History

Beauport Ambulance Service, Inc. was founded in 1984 as a locally owned and operated Ambulance Service in Gloucester by Richard E. Morris, Jr. It was founded on the principles of customer service, devotion to the community in which it would serve, and compassionate patient care. 

Over the years, Beauport grew as a company, becoming the first EMS service to operate an AED and a balloon pump on the North Shore. From 1986 to 1990, Beauport served as the only private ambulance service on Cape Ann and was the primary ambulance provider for the Town of Ipswich as well as the backup service to several local communities. 

In the early 1990s, Beauport’s ambulance division was acquired by Chaulk Ambulance Service. Beauport remained just a chair company operated by Richard Morris from 1992 to 2004. 

In 2004, John R. Morris, at 19, was able to purchase the family business. At the time, Beauport consisted of four employees and three vehicles. 

John made the decision to withdraw from Endicott College and grow the business, as it was his inevitable goal to reemerge Beauport as an Ambulance Service. Beauport Ambulance Service, under John’s leadership, grew quickly and steadily. In October 2005, Beauport reemerged as an ambulance provider after Morris obtained licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services. At this time, the fleet consisted of five chair cars and two ambulances. The ambulance service was run at the BLS level until November 2006 when Beauport grew to incorporate ALS. Beauport then became the primary ALS provider for the Town of Rockport. 

Over the next decade Beauport grew mainly due to its customer service, dependability, availability, and its fantastic team of employees. By 2015, Beauport became one of the largest private ambulance companies in the North Shore.  

Over the next decade Beauport has proven itself in putting the patients and employees first as we continually upgrade our equipment and vehicles. Beauport purchases top of the line apparatus and maintains them to strict standards.  As of 2024 Beauport has 100% of their EMS fleet equipped with the Stryker Power LOAD systems with power Stryker Stretchers.  This will help ensure the Beauport’s staff, the patients, and any public safety personnel are limited to injury exposure.  

  In 2025 Beauport was awarded 3 Primary 911 contracts.  Beauport became the 911 provider for the Towns of Rockport, Marblehead, and Swampscott.  Beauport attributes this to the level of service we are known for providing in a professional, honest, and transparent manner.