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AMR and REACH Air Medical Services Help with Emergency County Ambulance Transition

- (3/1/2019)

American Medical Response (AMR) and REACH Air Medical Services announced today that the companies have successfully helped transition emergency ambulance services.

New Medevac Chopper Blessed

- (4/3/2019)

The ceremony was for REACH Air Medical Services and its helicopter, which began its official medevac work as new subcontractors for American Medical Response last week.

Global Medical Response Announces Organizational Change

- (4/25/2019)

Company aligns air, ground, membership and fire operations.

GMR and AMR Support First Responder Well-being Initiatives

- (5/16/2019)

Pending Connecticut legislation supports adding PTSD under worker’s compensation.

CAMTS Awards Full Accreditation to Air Evac Lifeteam

- (7/18/2019)

Seth Myers, president of Air Evac Lifeteam, said Air Evac was first accredited by CAMTS in 2008, and has earned continuous reaccreditation ever since.

Air Evac Lifeteam

- (8/9/2019)

Seth Myers, President of Air Evac Lifeteam, discusses air ambulance services.

Hometown Tours - Air Evac 1

- (8/23/2019)

Learn more about the lifesaving transportation provided by Air Evac Lifeteam Base 116.

Global Medical Response Mobilizes Nearly 1,000 Crews, Dozens of Ground and Air Assets as Hurricane Dorian Heads Towards Florida

- (8/30/2019)

As part of American Medical Response’s (AMR) FEMA contract, GMR is deploying hundreds of ground crews and medical transportation assets to help communities in the path of the storm; company has also staged more than 80 air crew and support teams and 10 helicopters to be ready to respond if needed.

Global Medical Response Announces Chief Human Resources Officer

- (10/7/2019)

Lisa Jacoba joins GMR's senior leadership team as company plans to integrate air and ground operations during 2020.

The Homeless Project: Ambulance Crews Form Teams to Help the Mentally Ill

- (5/8/2020)

The new model skips the ER and takes COVID-19 patients with mental issues directly to mental health facilities. AMR's Hal Wyrick discusses the merits of the new program.

Sierra Lifeflight Employee Receives Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical Services

- (9/14/2020)

Lisa Davis, Clinical Base Manager for Sierra Lifeflight, has been recognized with the Association of Air Medical Services 2020 Fixed Wing Award of Excellence.

GMR Mobilizes More than 100 Crew Members, 50 Ambulances and Paratransit Assets for Hurricane Delta

- (10/9/2020)

As part of American Medical Response's (AMR) FEMA contract, GMR is deploying several ground crews and medical transportation assets to provide aid to communities in the path of Hurricane Delta.

Air Evac Lifeteam Completes Move to Natchitoches

- (11/17/2020)

Air Evac Lifeteam has a new home at the Natchitoches Regional Airport.

New Signs Signify Positive Change in West Plains

- (12/14/2020)

Air Medical Group Holdings’ sign is replaced with Global Medical Response.

Med-Trans Corporation Announces In-Network Agreement With Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

- (4/1/2021)

BCBS members in Alabama will not receive balance bills when transported by Med-Trans

An Interview with Charlie Burgoyne of Valkyrie

- (4/13/2021)

Valkyrie recently partnered with Global Medical Response, the largest ambulance company in the world, to develop COVID-19 modeling tools and resource allocation plans to expand the ways they provide care.

Insurance Agency Purchases Air Evac Lifeteam Membership for School Athletes

- (4/29/2021)

AirMedCare Network provides financial peace of mind for patients and their families.

Air Evac Lifeteam Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Texas Hill Country

- (4/29/2021)

Marble Falls crews thank partners in care with barbecue celebrations in four communities.

Flight Nurse for Air Evac Lifeteam Honored During NTT INDYCAR GMR Grand Prix Race

- (5/21/2021)

In honor of EMS Week, GMR, along with NTT INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, invited Air Evac Lifeteam Flight Nurse, Carmen Hicks, to participate in special race day events.

Air Evac Lifeteam Pilot Celebrates Career Milestone

- (7/27/2021)

Bradley Childress has flown more than 2,000 patients

Manchester Fire Rolls Out 'Squad 1' To Decrease Ambulance Calls

- (7/29/2021)

The new program will expand its community paramedicine model and reduce the dependence on some mutual aid ambulances.

AMR ET3 Program Expands to Ga. Counties

- (8/2/2021)

After a successful pilot program in DeKalb County, AMR becomes the largest group included in the CMS ET3 model.

Stars of Life

Every year, GMR honors EMS professionals who demonstrate the next level of patient care. Take a look at GMR's previous Stars of Life honorees.

Anna Blair

Navy Veteran Anna Blair was inspired to join the Navy by her grandmother, who served in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during WWII.

Duane Kuhlow

Duane is a dedicated caregiver and started his EMS career back when AMR was Hartson in 1989.

Erin Johansen

Air Force and National Guard Veteran Erin Johansen's passion for aviation stems from her upbringing around aircrafts.

Mark Campbell

The belief in service to one’s country runs deeply in Mark Campbell’s family.

Peter Broda

Broda's experience in the Coast Guard prepared him for leadership in aviation.

Robert Galvin

Air Evac Lifeteam's Robert Galvin used his experice in the Army to prepare him for COVID-19 deployment in New York City.

Robert Keen

Air Force Veteran Robert Keen credits the military for his strong work ethic and discipline needed for success.

Ronnie Fleming

Ronnie Fleming continues serving on the home front after 26 years flying in the U.S. Navy.

Scott Kerchner

After 26 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Scott Kerchner calls REACH home.

Tiffiny Mallett-Daniel

Whether active duty in the military or a veteran, Mallett-Daniel has always focused on one thing – making a difference.

Tim Jenkins

Tim knew transitioning from military to civilian life might be challenging, but he was able to rise to the occasion.

Leadership

Meet the executive leadership team at Global Medical Response driving excellence in emergency medical services, air and ground transport and patient care.

News

Find out what people are saying about GMR in the news and what the company itself has curated for immediate media release.

AMR Pioneers Ambulance Pilot Program in Several U.S Markets

- (10/20/2021)

Innovation Spotlight: ET3: Emergency Triage, Treat & Transport.

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Air Evac Lifeteam

Air Evac Lifeteam is the nation's leading provider of helicopter air ambulance services.

REACH Air Medical Services

REACH Air Medical Services provides critical care air and ground transport service to communities throughout California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming. 

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Kayla Stack

Kayla Stack is being honored as a Star of Life for her actions that saved the life of a cardiac arrest victim the week before Christmas last year. She and her partner arrived on the scene and found the patient to be pulseless and apneic. While Kayla went through the standard cardiac arrest protocols, it soon became apparent that this <b>wa</b>sn@t a stand...

Katherine “Kate” Miller

Katherine Miller@s positive impact on her team rivals that of EMS professionals with decades of experience. Since joining AMR@s operation in Syracuse in August 2017, Kate has earned widespread respect from her peers and supervisors. During her short tenure, Kate has sought out additional training, demonstrated strong team management skills and atta...

Lindsey Duff

AMR Air Ambulance Englewood, Colorado Lindsey has gone above and beyond her expected duties by volunteering for missions during her off-time. Some of these missions take her a<b>wa</b>y from home for multiple days or weeks at a time. One of the missions Lindsey volunteered to complete <b>wa</b>s a very complex bariatric transport to the Middle East. No other c...

Air Evac Lifeteam Flight Paramedic Celebrates Career Milestone 2

- (11/30/2021)

AELs Tom Allen has flown more than 250 patients.

Medically Home Looking to Unlock Hospital-at-Home Model’s Untapped Potential

- (2/2/2022)

The hospital-at-home model has finally gained momentum in the U.S.

Stefanie Everts

As part of a flight team on a H135 air ambulance helicopter, Everts draws from her military experience in her successful and vital civilian career.

Kyle Pitcock

From U.S. Air Force to AMR, Pitcock used his military experience to serve others in critical need.

Washington County Flight Nurse Honored

- (3/29/2022)

Eric Selby has flown for Air Evac Lifeteam for seven years.

Flight Nurse Recognized in First Responder in Quarter Program

- (4/26/2022)

Air Evac Lifeteam flight nurse Keva Wright was honored for her selfless acts and being willing to help in any way she can regardless of the situation.

Washington State EMT to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

James Burns of Seattle is being recognized for his heroism that saved one man from harming himself and another from posing a threat to others on a freeway.

Port of Spain EMT to Be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C.

- (5/2/2022)

Renata Baboolal with GMR Trinidad and Tobago was recently named one of 33 GMR Stars of Life.

Alyssa Pigott, BLS Provider of the Year for Monroe-Livingston Region

- (5/24/2022)

The AMR Rochester, New York EMT was nominated for the award by her peers and colleagues for her outstanding EMS service.

Air Evac Lifeteam Pilot Honored as Pilot of the Year by National EMS Pilots Association

- (11/8/2022)

Pilot Richard Wyckoff, based out of Licking County, Ohio, was nominated for the award by his coworkers for his dedication and spirit of excellence in his service.

Jason Talbott

From being sworn in the Air Force on 9/11 to serving as an AMR Supervisor in St. Louis, Missouri, learn how Jason Talbot’s military experience helped pave the way for an enduring career in EMS.

Pilot Identified in December Life Flight Plane Crash Off Maui

- (1/5/2023)

The pilot was among the crew of the air ambulance that went down on Dec. 15, 2022.

Effingham County Chamber Welcomes New Member, Air Evac Lifeteam

- (2/16/2023)

The Air Evac Lifeteam base in the Illinois county was welcomed by the chamber with a special plaque honoring their induction.

Rural Metro Fire Selects Steve Nelson as Fire Chief

- (3/27/2023)

Assistant Chief Steve Nelson will be promoted to Fire Chief in Josephine County.

Morongo Tribal Ground and Air Ambulances Take Flight to Strengthen Regional Public Safety

- (3/31/2023)

Tribe’s historic partnership with AMR and REACH will save lives in the San Gorgonio Pass and beyond by providing new emergency medical transport services.

AeroCare Medical Director Celebrates 30-Year Work Anniversary 

- (3/31/2023)

Dr. Craig Rhyne is celebrating three decades of service with the Texas and New Mexico based provider.

Air Medical Providers File Lawsuit Against Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

- (4/17/2023)

Cigna violated federal law by failing to pay awards issued under Federal No Surprises Act.

Access2Care Awarded Two Brandon Hall Group Awards

- (9/27/2023)

Innovative new-hire training modules developed by Access2Care have been awarded two Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards

Air Evac Lifeteam Hosts AEL Access Challenge During Employee Appreciation Weekend

- (10/19/2023)

The Access Challenge is aimed at creating an environment that fosters team bonding while simultaneously assessing continuing education needs for AEL crews.

AEL Celebrates 25 Years of Service in Jackson, Tennessee

- (10/26/2023)

Air Evac Lifeteam started in 1985 and this was the seventh aircraft in the company and the first one in Tennessee.

AirMed International Celebrates Two Decades of Service

- (11/1/2023)

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, AirMed International was founded in 2003 by Jeffrey Tolbert, who understood the need for international air ambulance services.

Patient Thanks First Responders for Saving His Life

- (11/1/2023)

Josh Fowler of Lubbock, Texas believes he's alive today because of the medical care he received by AeroCare.

Donnie Wharton

A military Veteran reflects how the U.S. Armed Forces provided him with the skills and knowledge he uses today to grow innovative solutions at one of the leading emergent care services in the nation.

Rob Spencer

When the time to provide care at a moment@s notice came on a day in April 2022, Rob Spencer sprang into action. The call involved a young child, who had been riding on a mower when he <b>wa</b>s run over by the very vehicle he had been riding. Rob arrived to find this child still under the mower with horrific injuries. The injuries were so severe that Rob...

Marlon Flanders

Marlon Flanders, Trinidad and Tobago, Marlon Flanders@ hard work, perseverance and passion are qualities that make him an example of EMS excellence throughout his operation. Marlon joined GMR Trinidad and Tobago in September 2013 and since then, has been an inspiring force among his teammates. His leaders describe him as a dedicated EMS professiona...

Kelly Hamill

Kelly Hamill is being praised for her unique ability to pivot the focus of her care and successfully utilize her training on a new life-saving technology for infants. This ability <b>wa</b>s demonstrated on a day when she and her partner were dispatched to a rural hospital for what they thought <b>wa</b>s a call for a mobile EMS response for an adult-female tra...

Danny Workman

When Category 5 Hurricane Ian hit the Atlantic coast, Danny Workman <b>wa</b>s one of the first to volunteer for deployment as part of a four-person neonatal team. Previously deployed three times, Danny knew what a valuable service this team would provide. The neonatal teams@ mission <b>wa</b>s to provide rotor-wing emergency mobile service to neonates in the hu...

Dakota Shadwell

When a premature baby, born at 27 weeks@ gestation, <b>wa</b>s in respiratory distress, Dakota Shadwell@s expertise and training on the Bubble CPAP helped save the infant@s life. It happened when Dakota and his partner, Kelly Hamill, were called to help a patient who had been taken to a local emergency department in a rural area that didn@t specialize in ...

Brad Sparks

Brad Sparks@ commitment to safety is being credited for averting a possible unfavorable situation. During what <b>wa</b>s supposed to be a routine flight returning to base, Brad alerted the pilot that he <b>wa</b>s well below the established minimums for the instrument approach, which resulted in the pilot performing a go- around procedure and climbing out of th...

James Burns

James Burns is being honored as a Star of Life for his compassion and bravery in two cases: one where his own life <b>wa</b>s at risk and another where others were in danger. The first incident happened when James coaxed a man who <b>wa</b>s trying to kill himself back to safety. The man had doused himself with gasoline and anchored himself above a high<b>wa</b>y overp...

Bryanna Johnson

Bryanna Johnson is being honored for her role in extinguishing a fire in an aircraft, pre-flight. Although she suffered burns to her hands because of the fire, her heroic act helped save a patient and a paramedic. The incident happened as the aircraft <b>wa</b>s preparing to lift from a hospital. That@s when Bryanna realized her partner@s flight suit had ...

Brooke Holoubek

Brooke Holoubek is being recognized for her diligence and strong work ethic which she demonstrates daily, regardless of challenging circumstances she might be facing. Since the time she joined REACH, Brooke has been a dedicated EMS professional who is constantly seeking <b>wa</b>ys to polish and improve her service as an advanced neonatal provider at her ...

Air Evac Lifeteam First Responders Place in National Competition

- (4/26/2024)

Flight Nurses Kelly Hamill and Christina Philpott competed against 16 crews at the Critical Care Transport Conference.

Traci DeVillier

A former U.S. Coast Guard administrator is using the skills she learned in the military to manage complex projects as the top assistant with a GMR-affiliated ambulance service.

AMR Riverside-Morongo Air Ground Tribal Alliance Wins Prestigious CAASE Service Excellence Award

- (10/18/2024)

The nation’s first-ever EMS-tribal partnership reduces emergency response times by 60%.

AMR Selected as Exclusive EMS Provider for Alameda County

- (11/7/2024)

Innovative care model to enhance public health, equity and access for Bay Area residents.

GMR Launches Major Fleet Expansion to Strengthen Critical Care in Rural and Urban Communities

- (11/8/2024)

New aircraft investments aim to address healthcare access challenges, modernize air medical services and support patients in hard-to-reach areas.

REACH Recognizes Northern Nevada Pilot Kezia Basnett During Women of Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Among just 9.57% of female pilots in the United States, Basnett encourages aspiring aviators.

Eagle Air Med Pilot Jessica Meiris Offers Advice During Women of Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Among just 5.5% of female helicopter pilots in the United States, Meiris encourages aspiring aviators.

Johan Alvarado

Johan Alvarado@s skill, EMS knowledge and fast thinking are being credited for saving the life of a patient, who <b>wa</b>s in another company@s ground ambulance when that ambulance and an 18-wheeler collided. @ @ Johan, along with Flight Nurse Juvencio Estrada, were dispatched to the scene of the accident, when they realized that one of the patients in...

Juvencio Estrada

Juvencio Estrada is being recognized for his role in saving the life of a patient, who <b>wa</b>s in another company@s ground ambulance when that ambulance and an 18-wheeler collided. @ @ Juvencio, along with Flight Paramedic Johan Alvarado, were dispatched to the scene of the accident, when they realized that one of the patients in the ambulance <b>wa</b>s ex...

Jason Florance

A positive role model for students and newly hired first responders at his operation, Jason Florance is well known among his peers for going above and beyond for his patients and fellow public servants. Last summer, he helped an older patient, who had no air conditioning in their home, get electricity. His help didn@t end there. @Jason contacted ot...

Miki Leslie

Miki Leslie is being recognized for her actions on August 15, 2023, when a single-vehicle rollover involving two children and two adults required her skill and dedication. Miki <b>wa</b>s not even on duty but arrived on the scene before any responders because the accident occurred near her home. She immediately triaged all the patients and called first re...

Shane Terry

An AEL veteran for nearly 20 years, Shane Terry is an expert in his field, commended for his ability to quickly discern a patient@s condition and provide the appropriate care and intervention. That expertise <b>wa</b>s particularly noted on two occasions: one involving a former AEL team member and the other, a child.@ The first incident happened while Sh...

AMR in Multnomah County, Oregon Reports Progress with New Ambulance Model

- (4/23/2025)

The new deployment plan drives significant change in response times, system-wide efficiency and access to care for community members.

Local Air Ambulance Company Replaces Helicopter Destroyed by Storm

- (6/13/2025)

Air Evac Lifeteam in London, KY is proud to announce the arrival of a new replacement EC 135 P2+ to return to service in Eastern Kentucky beginning today.

Tribal Emergency Services

Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Nick Loporcaro is the board chair and chief executive officer of Global Medical Response. Loporcaro establishes GMR@s strategic direction and ensures the continued operational rigor that has enabled the company to set the standard for prehospital healthcare delivery. @@ Loporcaro brings a wealth of leadership experience to his role as president an...

EVP and General Counsel

Thomas Cook serves as the general counsel for Global Medical Response. Prior to serving in his current role, Cook <b>wa</b>s general counsel for Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH) since July 2006. Before joining AMGH, Cook served as vice president @ general counsel for a mid-sized, publicly-traded specialty construction company based in St. Louis, Missouri...