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Does ALS Really Matter?

- (7/30/2019)

Dr. Ed Racht, GMR Chief Medical Officer, speaking at the Pinnacle EMS Conference challenges attendees to think differently about old assumptions and the meaning of ALS and BLS.

Global Medical Response Announces Key Executive Appointments

- (7/31/2019)

Dr. Ed Racht, CMO and Sean Tuley, CIO, assume leadership roles.

Losing a Lifeline

- (8/1/2019)

“An ambulance is not a replacement for the functions of an emergency department,” said Ed Racht, chief medical officer for Global Medical Response, the parent company that provides ambulance service in Milam County. “An acute stroke that needs an intervention, acute heart attack … trauma that requires an operating room, sepsis — those conditions ar...

MCI Preparation

- (8/6/2019)

In an EMS World podcast, GMR Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ed Racht about the biggest threats EMS agencies face in the event of a large-scale natural disaster and how to adequately prepare for them.

GMR Deploys 10 Rotor Aircraft, 500 Ground Vehicles, Nearly 1800 Crew Members

- (9/3/2019)

As part of American Medical Response’s (AMR) FEMA contract, GMR has deployed teams and medical transportation assets to help communities in FL, GA, SC and NC. 

Unexpected Reunion Highlights Opening of Expo

- (10/17/2019)

Chief Medical Officer Ed Racht, MD, hosted a talk show-style kickoff, this year featuring three prominent guests who shared their experiences overcoming adversity.

Blood Donors Needed in the Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak

- (3/20/2020)

Dr. Ed Racht, Global Medical Response chief medical officer says his 38,000 EMTs paramedics and nurses are seeing an influx of coronavirus patients.

GMR's Dr. Racht Provides Update on PPE Supply Chain, Rural Community Response, COVID-19 Testing

- (4/10/2020)

GMR's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ed Racht, was on MSNBC to discuss access to PPE, adequate healthcare and testing as EMS continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts Examine Hospitalizations as Key Figure in COVID-19 Projections

- (4/11/2020)

Dr. Ed Racht, Global Medical Response chief medical officer, joins 'CAVUTO Live' to discuss the latest in the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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.

AMR of Western New York: 2019 was Highest Year Ever for Cardiac Arrest Saves

- (5/27/2020)

American Medical Response (AMR) of Western New York announced 2019 was a record-best year for cardiac arrest survival statistics, according to the national cardiac arrest registry to enhance survival (CARES) program. Last year, AMR had its highest number of survivors from cardiac arrest.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Officials Roll Out Health Precautions For Indy 500

- (7/23/2020)

Global Medical Response Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ed Racht, has been working with IMS officials to develop a plan that applies strict criteria in a large population to minimize transmission of COVID-19.

How Covid-19 is Reshaping Air Medical Operations in the U.S.

- (11/3/2020)

The ever-shifting response to an ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape HEMS in America and will reverberate through the sector for years to come. Dr. Ed Racht, chief medical director at Global Medical Response (GMR), sees the continually evolving Covid situation leaving its permanent mark on HEMS, especially when paired with the recent ...

Dr. Ed Racht on Bloomberg Balance of Power

- (11/18/2020)

Dr. Ed Racht, GMR's Chief Medical Officer, speaks to Bloomberg about the increasing volume of COVID-19 patients across the country.

Dr. Ed Racht on MSNBC's Morning Joe

- (12/3/2020)

GMR Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ed Racht, discusses the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Dr. Ed Racht Speaks to MSNBC

- (12/8/2020)

GMR Chief Medical Director Dr. Ed Racht discuses the impact of spiking COVID-19 cases on EMS and 911 systems with Brian Williams.

Dr. Ed Racht on Yahoo Finance Live

- (12/8/2020)

GMR Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ed Racht, discusses the impact of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases on EMS.

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.

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.

Citizen CPR Foundation Brings Lifesaving Professionals Together to Save More Lives

- (7/26/2021)

"Wherever you are — or suddenly find yourself — on the chain of survival, you'll find Summit 2021 sessions tailored to you," says Ed Racht, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Response and American Medical Response, and Summit 2021 Program Chair.

Outside the Hospital and Inside the ED are struggling for Staff

- (8/17/2021)

Dr. Ed Racht, Chief Medical Officer at Global Medical Response, joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the impacts of the pandemic on the EMS sector.

Dr. Ed Racht on MSNBC's Morning Joe

- (9/1/2021)

GMR's Chief Medical Officer discusses the challenging EMS response in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Dr. Ed Racht on MSNBC's Morning Joe

- (9/1/2021)

GMR's Chief Medical Officer discusses the challenging EMS response in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Santa Maria Area Firefighters, Paramedic in New York City for 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

- (9/11/2021)

Retired Santa Barbara County Fire Department engineer Ron Vasquez and retired American Medical Response paramedic Ed Mulder are also part of this year's pilgrimage to honor the 343 firefighters and paramedics who died trying to rescue people trapped in the Twin Towers.

Fire Chief Kevin Hoban Reflects on Time Volunteering at Ground Zero

- (9/11/2021)

It began like an ordinary Tuesday morning for Hoban who, at the time, was a paramedic for American Medical Response. The radio alarm clock went off. It was tuned to KLYT-FM out of Albuquerque.

Overview

Discover what makes Global Medical Response the leading healthcare provider for emergency medical care in the U.S.

Employee Foundation

Learn about employees helping employees, by providing financial contributions to recognized GMR workers in need following catastrophic events.

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.

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.

Privacy Policy

Committed to protecting your privacy and security, the GMR Privacy Policy describes how we use, disclose and process what we collect about you online.

Holiday Toy Safety

Air Medical Transportation FAQs

Ventilator Transport Considerations

(Updated 03.20.20)

Disability Evacuation Guidelines

EMS Scope of Practice for AMR-FEMA Federal Disaster Deployments

Coronavirus Update

(Dr. Ed Racht, GMR CMO) (Added 01.24.20)

Coronavirus Update

(Dr. Ed Racht, GMR CMO) (Added 02.02.20)

COVID-19 Guidelines for Preparation and Response

(Ted Van Horne, GMR COO and Dr. Ed Racht, GMR CMO) (Added 03.04.20)

Focus on Our Primary Mission Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

(Randy Owen, GMR CEO, Ted Van Horne, GMR COO and Dr. Ed Racht, GMR CMO) (Added 03.13.20)

Taking Care of Our Own

(Message from Randy Owen, GMR CEO, Ted Van Horne, GMR COO and Dr. Ed Racht, GMR CMO) (Added 03.29.20)

COVID-19 Workplace Protection Guidance Update

(Message from Randy Owen, GMR CEO, Ted Van Horne, GMR COO and Dr. Ed Racht, GMR CMO) (05.04.20)

Provide Evidence of Your Vaccination Status by August 27

(Added 08.19.21)

Pre-Deployment Preparation Packet

(Added 07.22.20)

GMR Air Operations COVID-19 Guidelines for Pilots

(Added 03.18.20)

HIPAA Reminder

GMR COVID-19 Safety Flyer

(Added 4.6.20)

Ride-Along Affiliation Agreement Template

(Added 11.09.20)

COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) for GMR California Locations

(Added 02.11.21)

Kyle Hilb

Kyle Hilb is being honored as a Star of Life for his actions that saved a 13-year-old boy who had collapsed on his middle school@s track. Kyle and his partner, Devin Schofield, were first on the scene that day, finding a school staff member performing CPR on the young patient. Kyle stepped in immediately and took over chest compressions. He began C...

Loretta Burton

Loretta (Lorie) Burton is being honored as a Star of Life for her actions that saved the life of a cardiac arrest patient in April of 2019. On that day, she and her EMT partner were called to a dental clinic parking lot where they found an 81-year-old male in cardiac arrest. With the help of her partner, Lorie began CPR and then continued ALS care ...

Courtney Tullos

Headed to work on a rural road one morning last year, Courtney saw a van hit a tree. She stopped to help and, on approaching the van, noticed smoke coming from the hood. The driver <b>wa</b>s still inside. Courtney opened the door and told the man they needed to get a<b>wa</b>y fast. It <b>wa</b>s then that Courtney saw that the man <b>wa</b>s a paraplegic who drove with han...

Elizabeth “Beth” Yancey

Beth Yancey has a unique ability to see the silver lining behind every dark cloud. Beth spent three years as a Mesa Fire Department Connector program volunteer, but a heart condition kept her from entering the fire service on a full-time basis. Beth poured her passion into EMS instead. Just a few years into her career, a serious car wreck sidelined...

Jeff Behling

Jeff Behling proved early last year that knowledge and know-how never take a day off. Jeff <b>wa</b>s at a junkyard looking for auto parts when an exhaust manifold fell onto another man. Jeff <b>wa</b>s off-duty but jumped into action. Based on the man@s color, Jeff knew the situation <b>wa</b>s serious. He determined the man had a potentially life-threatening arterial...

Peter Beemer

In April 2018, Kauai <b>wa</b>s hit by unrelenting rain. Forty-nine inches fell in 24 hours, causing devastation across the remote Ha<b>wa</b>iian island. Peter Beemer <b>wa</b>s home with his wife and three children when the storm hit. Peter <b>wa</b>s trapped behind landslides and <b>wa</b>tched his car and truck float a<b>wa</b>y in the flood <b>wa</b>ters, but that didn@t stop him from respon...

Golf Tournament

Sleep Tips for Deployed Personnel

New Long Island Program Pays Students While Training to Become EMTs

- (11/24/2021)

Seven people have graduated from the first Long Island class of "Earn While You Learn," where students get paidwhile training to become an EMT.

Design System

Becky Blackett Bio

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Reacreditation

- (3/29/2022)

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

Hometown Hero

- (5/19/2022)

Chief Chad Curry is honored for his dedication in saving lives in Texas. His passion for the EMS industry was featured in the Lubbock paper, Senior Link.

Fallen EMT Honored

- (7/18/2022)

Jacob Dindinger was shot in July 2021 while responding to a call in Tucson, Arizona. He later died from his injuries.

Creating and Supporting Resilient Responders

- (4/6/2023)

GMR's Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this live episode of Inside EMS.

Well-Being Resources

Outdoor Holiday Light Safety

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...

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...

Randall Roberson

Putting others above himself, Randall Roberson@s commitment to serving his community <b>wa</b>s on full display when historic flooding ravaged Eastern Kentucky. On one evening in late July 2022, Randall <b>wa</b>s on duty as flood <b>wa</b>ters began rising. It quickly became clear to him that it <b>wa</b>s no longer safe for his family to remain in their home. Randall@s supe...

Matthew Kohl

Matthew Kohl@s supervisors call him an ultra-professional paramedic who has rapidly risen through the ranks. In 2016, he <b>wa</b>s at the EMT level. He became AMR Evansville@s first-ever EMT level field training officer (which had been reserved for paramedics before). By 2020, he <b>wa</b>s graduating from paramedic school, with a degree, in the middle of a pan...

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...

William Levi

William Levi is being honored and remembered for serving as a proud EMS professional, who helped more than 1,000 students receive scholarships through his personal work as a videographer and sports columnist. @Will,@ as he <b>wa</b>s called, had served the Las Vegas community for nearly 20 years in his professional and personal life. He is remembered for ...

Robert Sebree

Robert Sebree has saved many lives in the 25 years he has been with AMR. One of those examples happened last year. That@s when a call <b>wa</b>s made about a child who <b>wa</b>s having trouble breathing. Upon arrival, the police were on-scene trying to help the child who appeared to be choking. That@s when Robert intervened and visualized the child@s air<b>wa</b>y wit...

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,...

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...

Dylan Schoch

Dylan Schoch performed life-saving techniques that saved a child who <b>wa</b>s suffering physical trauma from a vehicle accident. In 2021, Dylan <b>wa</b>s called to a motor vehicle accident on a busy stretch of a local high<b>wa</b>y. Upon completion of the initial triage, it <b>wa</b>s determined there were five patients: three adults and two children. Dylan <b>wa</b>s assigned o...

Daniel MacDowell

Daniel MacDowell demonstrates a spirit of service for others and an impeccable work ethic. One situation where that @impeccable work ethic@ <b>wa</b>s clear <b>wa</b>s a call that involved a boy who had an allergic reaction from an insect bite. At first, everyone at the scene, including the boy@s family, thought the reaction <b>wa</b>s mild and didn@t require an emerge...

House Committee Evaluates Emergency Healthcare Access

- (4/4/2024)

GMR's Dr. Ed Racht was among the EMS representatives who discussed access challenges at last month's House Hearing at GMR in Denton, Texas.

Thank You

EMS For Life

Read the stories of GMR first responders who ultimately decided the EMS profession is the only place for them. Their career paths may inspire you.

Spokane, WA Expands Access to Medical Serivces Through AMR's Nurse Navigation Program

- (6/18/2024)

The program helps free up emergency rooms by rerouting non-critical patients to other appropriate care rather than transporting them to a hospital by ambulance.

How China Teen Was Saved When Heart Failed

- (7/18/2024)

When AMR paramedic Rose Pangburn and intern Mohammed Kadid responded to a 911 call, they found college student Catherine Cai responsive but feeling dizzy and a little sick. Then they put a heart monitor on her. Her heart was failing.

911 Nurse Navigation

Additional options for non-life-threatening medical care through the 911 system are now available thanks to GMR's Nurse Navigation Program.

33 First Responders from GMR to Receive Highest EMS Honor

- (10/1/2024)

The Stars of Life Honorees will be recognized by the American Ambulance Association in Washington D.C. in November.

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ed Racht has been involved in emergency medical services and healthcare systems for more than 30 years. He currently serves as chair of the Texas EMS, Trauma and Acute Care Foundation, an organization that provides advocacy, strategic planning and healthcare system credentialing in the State of Texas.Dr. Racht has been chief medical officer for...

Brent Fisher

Brent Fisher is being recognized for his dedication to emergency medical care as exemplified in one response. In December of 2023, Brent and his flight nurse partner arrived on the scene where the patient had been shot in the leg with a crossbow arrow during a hunting accident. The patient <b>wa</b>s in a tree stand (hunting blind) making extrication diff...

Registration Opens for 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit

- (7/9/2025)

Ed Racht, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Global Medical Response, is the Summit Program Chair. The conference takes place Dec. 3-6, at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ.