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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.

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.

GMR to Sponsor Annual NTT IndyCar Series Road Race at IMS

- (12/10/2019)

GMR Grand Prix, AMR Safety Team, All Clear Foundation Join Forces with INDYCAR to Fuel Season-Long Salute to First Responders.

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.

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.

Broward County to Provide In-Home COVID-19 Testing for Elderly and Disabled

- (5/5/2020)

Broward County, FL, will offer mobile, in-home COVID-19 testing beginning Wednesday, May 6 for elderly or disabled residents. They are partnering with state agencies, GMR's American Medical Response (AMR) and Century Ambulance Services (CAS).

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.

Can an Inhaled Steroid Help COVID-19 Patients Feel Better Faster?

- (6/17/2020)

GMR ground transport company, AMR is assisting in a study to test the effectiveness of an inhaler-based medication on non-critical COVID-19 patients, using in-home visits, telemedicine and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to evaluate subjects and collect data.

AMR Mississippi Gulf Coast Receives American Heart Association’s Mission Lifeline Gold Award

- (8/19/2020)

GMR ground company American Medical Response has been honored by the American Heart Association for the work of its Mississippi Gulf Coast operation in providing the highest quality treatment for cardiac arrest victims.

AMR Debuts Ambulances Honoring 9/11 Heroes and Victims

- (10/9/2020)

American Medical Response has adds two ambulances designed to honor the victims who died and the heroes who responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks on our country.

AMR Announces Event Medical Services for 2020 MLB World Series Games

- (10/20/2020)

Through its partnership with the Texas Rangers, AMR will deliver EMS support for players and staff during games hosted at Globe Life Field.

AMR Releases Statement on EMSA Contract

- (10/28/2020)

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

BLADE Adds Pre-Flight COVID Tests For Shared Private Jet Flights

- (11/23/2020)

The pre-boarding testing is administered before check-in. It is performed on-site by CrowdRX, a division of Global Medical Response.

A Holiday Surprise to AMR COVID-19 Test Site Workers

- (12/23/2020)

With the Christmas holiday days away, people were lining up at COVID-19 testing sites across western Mass, sometimes waiting for hours.

Life Force Air Medical Pilot Dies from COVID-19, EMS Colleagues Mourn

- (1/6/2021)

LifeForce Air Medical announced the passing of one of their own. Pilot 'Stu Baze' passed away after battling the coronavirus, his colleagues along with Erlanger officials and other first responders and EMS agencies gjoined in prayer in support of Baze and his family.

Longtime TN Firefighter Dies from COVID-19

- (1/8/2021)

John Howell Clift, a firefighter with Knoxville's Rural Metro Fire Department for more than 40 years, died Saturday after he was hospitalized with the virus in early December.

AirMed International Partners with the Pac-12 Conference for 2020-21 Season

- (1/21/2021)

AirMed is providing air medical transportation services for Pac-12 student-athletes this season.

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.

Drivers to Stay Busy, Safe this Week at INDYCAR Content Days

- (3/4/2021)

INDYCAR has partnered with AMR to ensure that that all Content Days participants, including drivers, partners, promoters and more, will be tested for COVID-19 every day they are on site before activity begins.

City of New Haven Partners with AMR on Earn While You Learn Program

- (4/6/2021)

AMR’s award-winning Earn While You Learn program is designed to ease the transition for those wanting to become EMS professionals.

Sonoma Life Support and Gold Ridge Fire Protection District Announce Partnership

- (4/14/2021)

Sonoma Life Support, operated by AMR, will begin stationing an Advanced Life Support ambulance at Gold Ridge Fire Protection District Station 2 24-hours a day starting this month.  

Baxter the Therapy Dog Provides Support to Paramedics

- (6/1/2021)

The dog is based in San Diego but was sent to assist first responders in Imperial County during a COVID-19 surge.

Partnership EMS Program Graduates Honored in Ceremony

- (6/3/2021)

The program allowed students not only to earn an EMT-Basic Class certificate debt-free but also to have a position at Abbott EMS after completing the necessary course work and testing.

Finding My Voice

- (6/18/2021)

EMT Abdallah Al-Obaidi shares his journey from Iraq to Jordan to Georgia. Along the way, Al-Obaidi was thrilled to find more ways to connect with people as an EMT, first with the student-led Emory Emergency Medical Services and then with AMR.

Multistate Procession Honoring EMS Workers Stopping in Knoxville

- (7/16/2021)

On Monday, a procession honoring EMS workers will be stopping in Knoxville as they travel toward Arlington, Virginia. The multistate procession is a part of the countdown to the Weekend of Honor which recognizes the more than 144 EMS and air medical personnel who have died in the line of duty.

GMR Hosts Ceremony to Honor 100+ EMS Responders Lost in Line of Duty

- (7/16/2021)

Global Medical Response Hosted the Inaugural Ceremony for the National EMS Memorial Service Procession at Texas-based location; procession will cover multiple states and stops, ending in Arlington, Virginia.

NEMSMS Honors EMS, Air Medical Fallen with Cross-Country Procession, Memorial Events

- (7/19/2021)

An opening ceremony at GMR's Texas HQ launched the 2021 NEMSMS. Follow all the media coverage of that and subsequent events to remember the 144 who gave their lives in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.

First Responders, Law Enforcement Paying Tribute to 9/11 Victims by Giving Blood

- (7/21/2021)

Local law enforcement and first responders have already been answering the call to pay tribute to the 2,977 that died that day.

Jacob Dindinger's Family Talks About Their Loved One

- (7/23/2021)

The American Medical Response EMT was shot on July 18 in Tucson, Ariz.

COVID-19 Testing Sites on the Central Coast May See an Increase in Patients

- (7/27/2021)

With the announcement that California will require state employees and health care workers to provide COVID-19 vaccine verification or get tested weekly, many testing centers across the Central Coast could see more people coming in for tests.

Arizona Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor EMT Jacob Dindinger

- (7/30/2021)

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, July 31, 2021, to honor Tucson Emergency Medical Technician Jacob Dindinger, who last night died from his injuries from a shooting earlier this month as he was responding to a house fire.

Hundreds Gather to Honor Slain Tucson EMT Jacob Dindinger

- (8/10/2021)

The procession and memorial service for EMT Jacob Dindinger of American Medical Response at Casas Church in Oro Valley on Aug. 9, 2021.

AMR Seeing Increase in COVID-19 Testing

- (8/11/2021)

The American Medical Response COVID-19 testing site at Eastfield Mall will celebrate one year of operation at the end of August. For a site that was initially only supposed to run for a few weeks, AMR told us they have done more than 250,000 COVID-19 tests and the numbers keep ramping up.

COVID-19 Infections, Hospitalizations Climbing Again

- (8/20/2021)

The COVID-19 surge is climbing again in Ventura County. Jeremy Shumaker, regional director of operations for AMR and Gold Coast Ambulance, said the full emergency rooms mean ambulance crews have to wait an average of an hour at peak times to drop off 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.

AMR Receives American Heart Association's Mission:Lifeline EMS Gold Recognition Award

- (8/26/2021)

Mississippi Gulf Coast EMS provider wins award for the second year in a row.

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.

Flags to Half-staff Friday to Honor Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans

- (9/24/2021)

Gov. Mike Parson has ordered flags in Jackson County to half-staff on Friday in honor of Independence police officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, who was killed last week in the line of duty.

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.

Kenneth Denk

Kenneth credits the military for preparing him for his role at GMR.

Scott Kerchner

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

Our Stories

Read the collected stories of GMR as told by patients, first responders, military veterans and family members.

News

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

James Brodigan

James (Jim) Brodigan is being honored as a star of life for his quick actions that enabled an elderly patient to reach a local ICU. Jim <b>wa</b>s off duty pursuing his hobby when he visited the home of a man who had an old pinball machine for sale. The man suddenly paled, weakened and became short of breath. Soon, he collapsed to the floor and <b>wa</b>s unresp...

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 ...

Katie Smith

Katie Smith has been a paramedic at AMR for eight years and serves as a supervisor, field training officer and part-time fire medic. But last Thanksgiving, her skills and management abilities were put to the test. @ The day started out normally. Katie spent time with her family and delivered a holiday meal for on-duty team members. But then a mul...

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...

Nicole Gonzales

When two devastating events shook her community, Nicole Gonzales responded for responders. As the Ventura County critical incident stress management coordinator and a member of the county@s behavioral health task force, Nicole is charged with ensuring first responders receive the mental health support they need after traumatic events.@ @ Nicole p...

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.

First Responders to Deliver Toys to Patients at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

- (12/7/2021)

Toy Express was spearheaded by the Grandville Police Department, which wrote the grant to the First Responders Children’s Foundation for the event.

AMR Accepting Applications for Award-Winning "Earn While You Learn" Program in Phoenix

- (12/10/2021)

AMR now offering residents a cost-free way to begin a rewarding career in EMS.

AMR Safety Team and Live Streaming Confirmed for USF Juniors

- (1/7/2022)

Andersen Promotions entered into an agreement with AMR to provide a multi-person team at all USF Junior events and tests.

EMTs Train for Mass-Casualty Event at Spokane International Airport

- (6/23/2022)

Hope is not a strategy. First responders in Washington put their skills to the test in a full-scale emergency exercise to prepare for possible medical disasters.

Sonoma Life Support Recognized Nationally for its Care in Treating Severe Heart Attacks

- (6/28/2022)

Sonoma Life Support is recognized nationally for its commitment to quality care for severe heart attacks in Sonoma County in California.

Save a Child from Being Left in a Hot Vehicle

- (6/30/2022)

According to AMR, 52 children died in 2018 after being left in hot cars; a record year for the United States.

Santa Barbara County EMS Agency Earns Award For Improved Heart Attack Treatment

- (7/5/2022)

The Gold Plus Award is the highest-level recognition granted by the American Heart Association.

Fallen First Responders to be Honored at National EMS Moving Honors Procession

- (7/8/2022)

The multistate procession marks the countdown to the National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor.

Fallen First Responders Recognized During Opening Ceremony For National EMS Moving Honors Procession

- (7/11/2022)

From Dallas, the ambulance carrying the Tree of Life will make multiple stops before its final destination in Arlington, Virginia, on July 21.

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.

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Honored Paramedics Who Died in Line of Duty

- (7/18/2022)

Emergency responders in Rutherford County recognized the National EMS Memorial when it stopped in Murfreesboro, Tennessee..

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.

Lead Neurologist with AMR says King-Devick Test in Measuring Long COVID Is Effective

- (11/15/2022)

The concussion test, in association with the Mayo Clinic, would be the first product to aid in detecting Long COVID.

Minnesota Man Meets Sanford AirMed Crew That Saved His Life

- (1/26/2023)

Mitch Amundson almost died after he was accidentally shot by his friend while the pair were hunting near Jamestown, North Dakota in late November.

AMR Accepting Applications for Award-Winning EWYL Program in Tuscon, Arizona

- (5/2/2023)

AMR's "Earn While You Learn" program a cost-free way to begin a rewarding career in EMS.

Lewisville, Texas Ceremony Honors 59 Fallen EMS First Responders

- (7/6/2023)

The ceremony at Global Medical Response's headquarters was part of the National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS) and Weekend of Honor Moving Honors procession.

Community Honors First Responder

- (9/11/2023)

On Thursday, Aug. 7, the Lanai community came together to honor AMR EMT Tony Simpson who died in the Lahaina fire.

AMR to Continue Ambulance Services on Kauai

- (12/14/2023)

The Hawaii State Department of Health says it was able to secure an extension of American Medical Response's contract through September 2024.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Darla Biggerstaff

Darla Biggerstaff@s unique ability to handle stressful situations with ease and expert execution has garnered her a reputation for outstanding commitment to service. With one simple set of rules: No one dies, no one multiplies (a reference to patient and crew safety and how they won@t become additional patients on her <b>wa</b>tch), and no one is allowed ...

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...

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.

AMR Orlando Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Care for Heart Attacks and Strokes

- (7/18/2024)

The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline EMS gold achievement award for proven dedication to ensuring access to best practices and lifesaving care.

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.

AMR Brings Its Nationally Recognized Paid EMT Training Program to Abilene

- (10/9/2024)

Our 'Earn While You Learn' initiative supports workforce development and community health.

AMR Ambulance Crews Find Satisfaction in National Disaster Relief

- (11/26/2024)

Mike Sanders, regional director for AMR Ventura County and AMR affiliate Gold Coast Ambulance, shares what it's like to respond to large scale and national catastrophes.

Remaining Composed Amid the Chaos

- (2/3/2025)

2024 Star of Life and California AMR Paramedic Andrew Davalos recalls that day when his EMS training was put to the test in the wake of a multi-vehicle collision.

Aubree Arneson

Aubree Arneson is being recognized for her clinical expertise, which led to the successful resuscitation of a cardiac arrest patient. Aubree <b>wa</b>s off duty, working out at the gym when the person on the exercise machine next to her went down. Aubree recognized the signs of cardiac arrest, calmly had someone call 911, retrieved the gym@s AED and initi...

Matthew Lambert

A passionate EMS advocate in his community, Matthew Lambert is praised for taking a strong initiative in keeping his neighborhood a<b>wa</b>re of the role and services of his EMS operation. A selfless teacher to many students, Matthew is commended for going out of his <b>wa</b>y to help his fellow clinicians know and understand the latest advancements in the eme...

Andrew Varela

Andrew Varela is being recognized for his overall dedication to the EMS industry as exemplified in two specific emergency responses in 2023. First, Andrew@s unit responded to a young boy who <b>wa</b>s riding his scooter and had a sudden cardiac event causing him to go into arrest. He and his partner quickly took over CPR from the responding fire departme...

AMR Dedicates New Training Center in SD in Honor of Paramedic Who Died in Line of Duty

- (5/28/2025)

Kandace Kritz, a 20-year paramedic and mentor, died in 2022 from job-related COVID. The training center named after her, offers ample room for training and equipment.

Saluting the Fallen: National EMS Memorial Service Kicks Off Nationwide Tribute

- (6/1/2025)

29 stops across 19 states to honor 29 EMS heroes lost in the line of duty

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.