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GMR Sends Second Major Shipment of Ambulances, Medical Equipment and Supplies to Rebuild Bahamas EMS System

- (9/23/2019)

McKesson, ZOLL, Ferno and Direct Relief join GMR in donating much-needed medical supplies after Hurricane Dorian. GMR donates 8 ambulances to the islands.

GMR, AMR Deploy to Epicenter of U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak

- (3/30/2020)

Hundreds of EMTs, Paramedics and Ambulances head to New York State to provide EMS support under AMR's FEMA contract.

Martin was a True Hero of Pandemic

- (4/27/2020)

The recent death of Southwest Mississippi paramedic David Martin is a reminder that the heroes in the face of COVID-19 extends past the emergency room doors of local hospitals.

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.

AMR Releases Statement on EMSA Contract

- (10/28/2020)

American Medical Response notifies Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) of contract termination.

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.

The Life of Daryl Tombs was Celebrated with a Funeral Procession

- (1/24/2021)

The funeral of Daryl Tombs, was followed by an EMS procession to the Seaman Cemetery in Savona.

Arizona Paramedic was First Inspired by Fifth Grade Teacher

- (3/3/2021)

For 23 years, Keith Lowry, paramedic for LifeLine Ambulance, has served in emergency medical services. He was first inspired to become a paramedic by his fifth-grade teacher, who was a volunteer paramedic in upstate New York.

AMR Assists in GA Tornado Response

- (4/8/2021)

Last week, there was an F4 tornado that hit the areas of Coweta County, Georgia, and the City of Newnan. Coweta County Fire called for assistance, and American Medical Response (AMR) sprung into action to assist them by immediately dispatching emergency and quick response vehicles from Troup and DeKalb Counties.

AMR Celebrates 60 Years of Service in Yakima

- (4/13/2021)

The operation, located in Yakima, first opened its doors in February 1961, operating as Yakima Ambulance.

Global Medical Response Signs Agreement to Acquire Hunter Ambulance Group

- (5/6/2021)

Hunter is one of the largest private ambulance providers in the New York City metro area. The deal will be finalized later this summer.

Paramedics in Prescott Pull Woman out of Burning Car

- (5/24/2021)

On May 13, Murray and EMT Madison Rubio were parked in their area in Prescott. EMT-In-Training Charlotte Payne was also on board when a few passerbys alerted them a woman had just crashed her car into a fence.

Lifeguard Ambulance Service is Proud to Continue Serving Morgan County Residents

- (6/8/2021)

EMS Provider Wins the Contract in Morgan County for the Third Time

Air Evac Lifeteam Pilot Celebrates Career Milestone

- (7/27/2021)

Bradley Childress has flown more than 2,000 patients

Sonoma Life Support Receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award

- (8/24/2021)

The company was recognized for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

Georgia EMT Killed in Accident While Stopping to Render Aid

- (9/4/2021)

Two American Medical Response (AMR) First Responders in a non-emergency vehicle were headed to Louisiana from Georgia to provide supplies for other First Responders helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Global Medical Response Completes Asset Purchase of Hunter Ambulance Group

- (9/20/2021)

Hunter is one of the largest private ambulance providers in the New York City metro area.

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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.

Carol Gilliam

Carol Gilliam has been a part of the GMR family for 32 years, continuing to make a difference in her community.

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.

Jackie Dillard

Dillard credits his service in the Army for much of his civilian success.

Jeremey Shumaker

After serving in the Army and Army Reserves, Jeremey is able to serve his hometown with AMR.

Kenneth Ford

Ford recalls the historical events he witnessed after two-decades in the military.

Mark Campbell

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

Nicholas Cox

After serving 22 years in the United States Army, Cox continues to serve his community.

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.

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.

Tim Jenkins

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

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Halloween Safety Tips From American Medical Response

- (10/25/2021)

Dressing appropriately for trick-or-treating and carefully planning your evening can increase the likelihood of a safe and injury-free Halloween

Rural Metro Yuma Firefighters Build Wheelchair Ramp for Local Resident

- (10/27/2021)

The materials for the construction of the ramp were generously donated by Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company.

Kevin Pappin

Pappin has dedicated his life to surviving civilians from the Coast Guard to AMR.

Yonel Dorelis

Dorelis served across multiple military branches, including the Marines, Navy, Army, National Guard and Air Force.

Chase Tucker

Chase Tucker is being honored as a Star of Life for reaching, treating and transporting a patient in a remote and wild area after a fall from a horse. The patient <b>wa</b>s located several miles up a riding trail where an ambulance could not reach them. Chase knew there <b>wa</b>s no time to <b>wa</b>ste. He borrowed a horse of his own and galloped up the tail. Reachi...

Samantha Greene

Samantha (Sam) Greene is being honored as a Star of Life for her distinguished career that includes more than 30 saves. One recent save that is indicative of her commitment to patient care came when she, her partner and a paramedic student responded to a call involving a 49-year-old seizure victim. When they arrived, the patient <b>wa</b>s in full cardiac...

Lynford Lewis

Mentor. Caregiver. Change agent. Those are all words used to describe Lynford Lewis. @ As a teacher, Lynford helps new team members acclimate to the EMS profession. He is respected by his peers for the <b>wa</b>y he approaches his job, cares for patients and advocates for his team. Lynford demonstrates a positive attitude and solution-focused mindset. A...

Andrea Strongman

American Medical Response Santa Rosa, California If you are lucky enough to be partnered with Andrea your chances of having a slow shift tend to be limited since she has a reputation of being dispatched whenever a big event or rough call occurs. This reputation <b>wa</b>s solidified on October 8, 2017, when a devastating fire hit the Sonoma Valley regio...

Bruce Hagen

American Medical Response Napa, California Bruce@s distinguished 35-year career in EMS and countless certifications, including mountain and wilderness rescue, are exactly the traits you <b>wa</b>nt in an individual coordinating EMS response during one of the nation@s worst firestorms. On the evening of, October 8, 2017, Bruce, operating a 4-wheel drive ...

Robert Aberle

Clackamas County, OregonLancaster, CA In the early morning of August 5, 2017 Robert and his partner were dispatched to a patient that had fallen into a river while rappelling at Frustration Falls, a remote area of the Mt. Hood National Forest. The patient <b>wa</b>s reported to be in the <b>wa</b>ter with a compound leg fracture. Rescuers initially estimated it...

Sheri Jones

American Medical Response Las Vegas, Nevada Sheri <b>wa</b>s another hero on October 1, 2017. She <b>wa</b>s part of the initial <b>wa</b>ve of team members responding to @man down.@ She made her <b>wa</b>y to<b>wa</b>rds the incident and ended up at one of the nearby hotels finding multiple victims, all deceased. Knowing that the radio kept assigning additional calls as reports o...

Timothy Hoffman

American Medical Response Grand Rapids, Michigan Tim Hoffman has been a dedicated AMR employee for more than 12 years. Tim grew up in Holland, Michigan and it <b>wa</b>s a natural step for him to become a paramedic. Tim@s father, John, is also a paramedic who works for AMR in Holland. Tim started at AMR as a wheelchair van driver on August 16, 2005. He...

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Guardian Flight Alaska Uses Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program to Help Alaskans During Pandemic

- (11/29/2021)

The air medical transport company is now delivering mobile integrated healthcare and monitoring services to patients in Fairbanks and the surrounding communities.

Area COVID-19 Testing Sites See Increase in Patients Following Thanksgiving

- (11/30/2021)

The AMR testing team says a few weeks ago, they were averaging 500 to 600 tests a day, but since Monday, that number has nearly doubled.

Area Agencies Prepare for Winter Weather

- (2/2/2022)

Topeka Fire in Kansas and AMR are prepping for chilly weather emergencies.

AMR Syracuse Welcomes Therapy Dog In Training

- (3/15/2022)

Once fully trained and certified, Benny, Therapy Dog in-training, will help Paramedics, EMTs and other First Responders with stress relief.

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Reacreditation

- (3/29/2022)

An independent review validates that accredited agencies adhere to the highest standards in the industry.

AMR Awarded Five-Year $1.2B Contract As FEMA's National Medical Transport and Support Provider

- (4/28/2022)

GMR, the parent company of AMR, says the new contract begins on May 1, 2022 and continues through April 30, 2027.

Alaskan Flight Nurse to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Jason Dau was nominated for ensuring that residents in the small community of Kotezbue gets access to life-saving care, even if it's as far away as Anchorage.

Arizona Paramedic to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Dylan Schoch of Prescott was nominated for the award because of actions he took to care for a pediatric patient following a motor vehicle accident.

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.

Christopher Parker

Christopher Parker took the training he received as a Navy medic and built a 20+-year career at AMR.

AMR Lewis County Celebrates 40 Years of Service

- (5/12/2022)

The operation in Centralia, Washington started May 1, 1982 in partnership with St. Helen Hospital and City Ambulance.

AMR New Mexico Adds Curly Haired, Four-Legged Sweetheart to EMS Team

- (5/17/2022)

Therapy dog, "Doc" will help Albuquerque Paramedics, EMTs and Flight Crews with work-related stress.

Errol Medeiros

Medeiros’ military experience provided him with skills and expertise for a career with AMR Southern California.

Dawn Penton

Former combat field medic, Dawn Penton credits her military experience in helping her build a nearly 25-year-old successful career with AMR.

After Rocky Start, Waco-Area Officials Praise AMR with Contract Talks Gearing Up

- (8/8/2022)

Negotiations are getting started for American Medical Response to extend its contract with McLennan County and seven area cities in Texas

Lifeguard EMS Observes South Carolina Overdose Awareness Day, Receives Proclamation from Governor

- (8/11/2022)

Governor Henry McMaster’s proclamation of Aug. 31 as statewide overdose awareness day aims to recognize and stop overdose deaths.

With Snow in the Forecast, REACH Air Medical Services Offers Safety Advice to Ely Residents

- (11/2/2022)

With a winter weather advisory for White Pine County through Thursday morning and forecasters predicting 3-8 inches of snow. REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) reminds residents of winter-driving safety tips.

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.

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GrandView Transplant Announced to Provide Organ Transplant Aviation Transportation

- (2/9/2023)

Brock Miller will help guide GrandView Transplant into new phase.

Lawmakers in Hawaii Work to Improve Emergency Services in Underserved Areas

- (4/4/2023)

State leaders are pushing for better, more air ambulances and access to emergency services on the island of Molokai and other rural areas.

AMR, MedicWest RN Retires After Nearly Five Decades in EMS

- (4/12/2023)

EMS pioneer Linda "Matt" Netski is retiring after a nearly 50-year career in the Las Vegas area.

GMR and Covenant Health Announce First Graduates of Community Paramedic Program

- (4/12/2023)

The "Earn While You Learn" Academy prepares community paramedics to staff Covenant Health’s Advanced Care at Home Program.

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Charles (Charlie) Wise

Charlie Wise comes from a long line of Veterans. His grandfather fought in World War II. His great grandfather served in both World Wars, as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard: the branch Wise, himself, chose in 1988.

Stephanie Nocita

Stephanie Nocita is admired and respected by both her co-workers and leadership team for her ability to quickly assess a medical condition and for her skills that enable her to provide the needed intervention in those critical situations. These characteristics were clearly on display in two events: one involving a newborn and the other, an individu...

Rick Fikes

Rick Fikes, Abilene, Texas, In early October 2022, Rick Fikes and his partner responded to a call that a person at a group home <b>wa</b>s choking while eating a meal. Upon arriving at the scene, a firefighter with the local fire department <b>wa</b>s already visualizing the patient@s air<b>wa</b>y. The firefighter told Rick the patient@s air<b>wa</b>y <b>wa</b>s full of pasta and t...

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...

Danny Abalama

Danny Abalama has a gift for being able to fly in difficult and remote areas throughout Alaska, his home state. As someone who grew up in a village, himself, Danny is committed to providing the best care possible to hard-to-reach areas in the state. In one particular situation, he landed an aircraft in the middle of the night in a small rural regio...

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 ...

Nicole Piazza

Nicole Piazza is being honored for displaying great skill and calm in several pediatric cardiac arrest situations and for responding to calls even though she <b>wa</b>s off duty. In one recent event, Nicole <b>wa</b>s on her <b>wa</b>y home when she heard there <b>wa</b>s a multiple shooting in Hartford. Even though she <b>wa</b>s off duty, Nicole didn@t hesitate to go to this call,...

Jason Dau

Jason Dau is being honored as a Star of Life for his continual pursuit of excellence and compassion in service to his community. He loves his community so much that he has dedicated his life to working in it. Kotzebue, an Alaskan community where Jason <b>wa</b>s born and raised, is a small northwest arctic borough community that is part of the Alaska Nati...

Jacob Dindinger

Jacob Dindinger is being honored and remembered for his faithful service in EMS. His young life <b>wa</b>s cut short following a senseless and deadly shooting spree that shocked the Tucson area last summer. Jacob left us as a fallen hero, who died in the line of duty on July 30, 2021.@ For those who knew him personally, Jacob <b>wa</b>s a dedicated EMS professi...

Jack Rathgeber

Jack Rathgeber is dedicated to service, no matter where it takes him, even if it requires traveling by mule to treat a patient who suffered broken ribs and bones in a mountainous area. The situation happened while Jack <b>wa</b>s on duty as a supervisor and a call came in about a person in the mountains who had suffered trauma and <b>wa</b>s stuck in a ravine. V...

Holly Griswold

Holly Griswold started her career in the EMS industry in May 2010. She accepted a position as a Para-transit driver with Arizona Ambulance Transport. During this role she attended the EMT program. After completion and successfully passing, she <b>wa</b>sted no time in branching out into other areas of Arizona Ambulance to gain experience within the operat...

AMR in Portland Metro Area Sponsors Next-Gen Paramedics to Fill Gap Amid EMT Shortage

- (4/30/2024)

AMR is paying for students' tuition and other costs to help bolster the paramedic workforce.

AMR Kicks Off Summer River Rescue Program for Portland Area

- (5/29/2024)

AMR is training lifeguards to help prevent accidents when swimmers overestimate their abilities and underestimate the strength of river currents.

GMR Scales Up Emergency Response Across the Southeast Following Hurricane Helene

- (10/1/2024)

As crews shift north to assist impacted states, the Gulf braces for another storm.

AMR Thankful to Have Served Community for Over 110 Years

- (11/25/2024)

American Medical Response celebrates 110 years of service to the Portland metro area.

Antoine Berenger

Antoine Berenger is a true hero. In March 2023, he, along with his crewmates, saved a patient, who, while suffering cardiac arrest, drove erratically to<b>wa</b>rds the firefighters@ engine in the oncoming lane of a rural road just before crashing their vehicle into a soft soil field.@ Following orders from his leader, Captain Jason Henry, Antoine quickl...

Jason Henry

Captain Jason Henry personifies the terms leadership and honor, words he tries to exemplify to the crews he leads. Those fundamental life values were demonstrated one day in March 2023, when he, along with his crew, saved a patient, who, while suffering cardiac arrest, drove erratically to<b>wa</b>rds Captain Henry@s engine in the oncoming lane of a rural...

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.

AMR Imperial County Earns National Award for Lifesaving Cardiac and Stroke Care

- (6/19/2025)

The American Heart Association recognizes the local California county EMS agency for its rapid, research-based response.

AMR CSA-17 Earns National Award for Lifesaving Cardiac and Stroke Care

- (7/1/2025)

American Heart Association recognizes local EMS agency for rapid, research-based response.

AMR Blount County Earns National Award for Lifesaving Cardiac and Stroke Care

- (7/10/2025)

The recognition underscores AMR’s commitment to evidence-based care, superior patient outcomes and seamless coordination with hospitals across Blount County in TN.