The Artesia Fire Department and the City of Artesia welcomes Tristate Careflight. Tristate now has an air ambulance based at fire station #1. They began flight operations on December 15, 2013. Their personnel live and work with the Artesia firefighters. Tristate has a pilot, flight nurse and paramedic available to respond 24/7. We are very happy they are here and it is a great thing for our community. Welcome Tristate!