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Global Medical Response Announces Organizational Change

- (4/25/2019)

Company aligns air, ground, membership and fire operations.

New Study Shows Americans Believe Air Ambulance Services Are a Critical Healthcare Service

- (7/29/2019)

The results of a new national survey of 1,240 American adults, revealing almost 90% consider air ambulances a critical service in healthcare, with 95% agreeing that these services help save lives.

CAMTS Re-Accredits AirMed International

- (9/30/2019)

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has re-accredited AirMed International critical care transport operations through July 2022.

CAMTS Re-accredits AirMed International

- (10/24/2019)

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has re-accredited AirMed International critical care transport operations through July 2022. AirMed International is a Global Medical Response (GMR) company.

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.

AMR Offers Tips for a Safe 4th of July

- (6/29/2020)

While this year's holiday will look different due to social distancing and state limitations on gatherings, AMR still wants to remind people of the importance of holiday safety.

American Medflight is Now REACH Air Medical Services

- (7/1/2020)

American Medflight Unveils New Name and Plans to Achieve CAMTS Accreditation.

Global Medical Response Honors American Heroes via 2020 NASCAR Salutes Campaign

- (7/3/2020)

For the third year in a row, American Medical Response, part of the Global Medical Response (GMR) family of companies, is partnering with NASCAR to honor members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, first responders and their families through NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola.

GMR Deploys Medical Personnel and Ambulances to Support FEMA's COVID-19 Pandemic Response in Texas

- (7/27/2020)

Company deploys crews and vehicles from AMR, Rural Metro Fire, Air Evac Lifeteam and other EMS providers.

GMR Deploys Medical Personnel and Ambulances to Support FEMA’s COVID-19 Response in Minnesota

- (11/19/2020)

Company deploys crews and vehicles from AMR and other EMS providers.

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.

Flying into Service: Air Evac Lifeteam

- (3/8/2021)

Since July of 2008, Air Evac Lifeteam has been providing life-saving emergency services to Boyle and seven surrounding counties from the Danville-Boyle County Airport’s Stuart Powell Field. Their life-saving services are essential. The local base serves Boyle County, as well as Lincoln, Casey, Mercer, Garrard, Washington, Anderson, and Rockcastle c...

American Medical Response Announces New Partnership With Superstar Racing Experience

- (4/27/2021)

AMR to Provide Four-Person Safety Team for New Six-Race, Short-Track Series

Teen Buddies Begin Careers at Rural Metro

- (6/7/2021)

In July, they begin the serious business of becoming reserve live-in firefighters with Rural Metro Fire. In the fall, they will start EMT School at Roane State Community College, and in January 2022, they will enter Rural Metro’s Fire Academy. 

AMR Seattle Announces Scholarships for EMT Students

- (6/8/2021)

The scholarships will provide opportunities to earn the education needed to start a rewarding career with AMR as an EMT.

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

New York State Assembly Members Burgos, Fernandez Join EMS Providers to Launch Earn While You Learn Training Program that Pays New EMT Recruits in New York City

- (6/29/2021)

10-Week Course Will Ease Path to Rewarding Career, Offers Competitive Pay and Flexible Schedules 

Safety Tips for the 4th of July

- (7/2/2021)

Whether your family is grilling outdoors, engaging in water activities, watching (or setting off) fireworks, or participating in celebratory parades, AMR wants to remind you of the importance of holiday safety.

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.

Police Say Children Found Safe After Deadly Shootings in Tucson

- (7/19/2021)

Police have confirmed that children who were unaccounted for after a deadly shooting spree and house fire on Sunday, July 18, have been located and are safe. At least two people were killed Sunday, and several more were injured in the shootings and the house fire.Two AMR EMTs were among those shot during the incident.

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.

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.

Robertsdale Approves AirMedCare Helicopter Plan Agreement

- (7/28/2021)

The Robertsdale City Council voted Monday, July 19 to enter a plan agreement with AirMedCare to provide helicopter service at no cost should those on the plan or their families need service and the service is provided by a helicopter in the AirMedCare plan network.

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.

EMT Shot July 18 Thanks Public for Support

- (8/5/2021)

Cassandra Moreno, 20, was injured in one of two separate deadly shootings. In the AMR Facebook post, Moreno wrote "My family and I would like to thank all of those supporting me in my recovery. Though I am not ready to speak publicly, please know we greatly appreciate all the outpouring of support, warm thoughts and concerns."

Tuscon EMT Jacob Dindinger to be Laid to Rest

- (8/6/2021)

Family, friends, and colleagues to gather to pay final respects to esteemed EMT.

Kurtz Ambulance Service Proud to Continue 911 Service to Tinley Park, IL

- (8/17/2021)

The company received a four-year contract extension on July 20.

National EMS Weekend of Honor Paid Tribute to Fallen EMS Heroes

- (8/27/2021)

The National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS), National EMS Memorial Bike Ride (NEMSMBR) and the National EMS Memorial Foundation (NEMSMF) paid tribute to the 144 fallen EMS and air medical providers from 39 different states during the 2021 National EMS Weekend of Honor, from July 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia.

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.

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.

Louis Hanssen

It was a twist of fate that led Louis Hanssen to the Navy.

Nicholas Cox

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

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.

Leadership

Global Medical Response Announces Network Agreement in California

- (10/14/2021)

The strategic partnership with GMR covers all 58 serviced California counties and includes fixed- wing and rotor-wing services provided by REACH Air Medical Services (REACH), CALSTAR Air Medical Services, Cal-Ore Life Flight, AirMed Response, and Med-Trans Corporation.

News

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

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Amira Drakes

Amira Drakes is being honored as a Star of Life for the difficult delivery of a baby. Responding to a pregnancy call, Amira took over when the mother@s amniotic sac burst on the <b>wa</b>y to the hospital. She leapt to action. She prepared to deliver the baby then and there but realized the child@s head <b>wa</b>s stuck in the birth canal. Her training took over...

David Burnside

David Burnside is being honored as a Star of Life for his quick action in saving a cardiac arrest victim while off duty, as well as assisting in the delivery of baby via telecommunications. David <b>wa</b>s at a 4th of July concert in Waco shortly after completing EMD training in Dallas. While enjoying the music and dancing, he witnesses a man a few rows ...

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...

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 ...

Sean Luce

Sean Luce is being honored as a Star of Life for his leadership and his actions in saving the life of a fall and cardiac arrest victim. Sean serves as part of RMF@s Airport Rescue Firefighting unit at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. He <b>wa</b>s the primary EMS provider during a routine response when he and his crew were dispatched to a hangar...

Aaron Fajardo

Facing down fire is nothing new for Aaron Fajardo, a firefighter/EMT with more than a decade of experience. But facing down gunfire is, quite fortunately, a rarer occasion. @ Last July, Aaron <b>wa</b>s part of a three-man engine crew dispatched to a collision involving two vehicles. Within minutes of the engine@s arrival on scene, one of the motorists ...

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...

Kristen Casteel

Last year kept Kristen Casteel on her toes. In 2018, Kristen @ who has worked in the EMS industry for 13 years and as a paramedic for the past six @ delivered three babies in the field and successfully resuscitated four cardiac arrest patients. @ @ Though Kristen provides the same strong clinical care to each of her patients, one incident has cem...

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...

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...

Rachel Evans

Emergency Medical Services is in Rachel Evans@s blood. Rachel joined EMSA fresh out of EMT school in March 2015 and ended up working alongside many of the same people her paramedic father had decades earlier. Rachel earned her paramedic certification, with valedictorian honors, in July 2017. Since then, she@s made teaching others her mission. That ...

Timothy Hoar

Timothy Hoar tried his hand at several professions before joining the AMR team in February 2018. EMS seemed like a perfect fit for Tim, a U.S. Army combat veteran. @ Last July, Tim@s military training proved essential to defusing an extremely dangerous situation and preventing bloodshed. Tim and his partner responded to the scene of a call involv...

Callen Daquiaog

American Medical Response Las Vegas, Nevada (MedicWest) Callen Daquiaog is a hero and teacher among heroes. However, being the humble man that he is, he would never admit it. On October 1, 2017, he <b>wa</b>s one of many who responded to the Route 91 Festival shooting. He made life saving decisions in the face of danger. At the time, no one knew when th...

Karis Arce

American Medical Response San Francisco, California Unlike many students working their <b>wa</b>y through college, Karis did not push the easy button when it came time to choose a job. Not only did she decide to become an EMT while attending school, she also chose to work in AMR@s San Francisco operations, one of the busiest EMS systems in the state. @...

Nicole (Nicky) Androski

American Medical Response San Diego, California On May 18, 2017, Nicky and her partner, Thomas Hlava, came to stop at a traffic light. In front of them <b>wa</b>s what Nicky describes as a @very good-looking Corvette.@ As the light turned green, the Corvette started moving for<b>wa</b>rd and then quickly stopped for no apparent reason. As they were about to pa...

Brad Andrews

Brad Andrews is being honored as a Star of Life for his quick action in saving an unconscious patient in the ambulance bay of a local hospital. Brad <b>wa</b>s in the bay when a car sped in with the patient inside. After realizing the patient <b>wa</b>s nonresponsive, Brad acted immediately and began CPR. Even as hospital staff wheeled the patient into the ER, B...

Serving the Community: Guardian Flight to Open New Base in Winner

- (12/28/2021)

The new operation will provide lifesaving care to residents in emergency situations in Winner, South Dakota

'Where I’m Supposed to Be:' Local Paramedic Finds Purpose in Work, Despite Pandemic Challenges

- (3/4/2022)

Julie DeJarnette of Owensboro, Kentucky, who's worked in EMS for more than 20 years, said the job of first responders is an important one, now more than ever.

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 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.

GMR Honors Fallen EMS Personnel

- (7/13/2022)

A multistate ambulance procession carrying the names of 72 fallen EMS personnel began its journey in Dallas, Monday, July 11.

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.

Lifeguard Ambulance Service Extends Contract with Panola County

- (3/3/2023)

Lifeguard Ambulance Service Panola will continue to provide emergency medical services for Panola County, Mississippi through September 2026.

Rural Metro Fire Celebrates the Career of Chief Phil Turnbull

- (3/21/2023)

Chief Phil Turnbull will retire after a momentous 50-year career.

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.

Lifeguard Ambulance Awarded Contract with Georgia Pacific in Mississippi

- (7/3/2023)

Lifeguard Ambulance service will offer on-site medical services to Georgia Pacific (GP).

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.

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.

Colleagues Praise First Responders for Rescue Efforts in Kodak Center Crash

- (1/5/2024)

AMR Rochester's Julie Purick and Davin Eshelman sustained injuries from gas and smoke inhalation while rendering aid to patients and trying to rescue a person at the crash site.

AMR Rochester EMS First Responders Share Insights About Deadly Kodak Crash

- (2/13/2024)

AMR paramedic Julie Purick and EMT Davin Eshelman were the first two medics on the scene of the fiery crash that killed three people on New Year's Eve.

Zach Dayton

Zach Dayton provided immediate medical intervention for a woman and her stillborn baby, who <b>wa</b>s born in a car at a parking lot, ultimately saving the baby@s life. It happened on an afternoon in late April 2022, when Zach <b>wa</b>s <b>wa</b>lking his gurney out to the ambulance bay in Mesa. That@s when he noticed a frantic woman pounding on the glass doors of th...

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,...

Kyle Brule

Kyle Brule valiantly pulled a woman to safety from a burning vehicle. It happened while he <b>wa</b>s driving home from work on an interstate. That@s when Kyle noticed traffic coming to a stop and drivers pulling off on the shoulder. Kyle then approached the incident and noticed an overturned van that <b>wa</b>s engulfed in flames. As he approached the vehicle, ...

Jeffery Boyd

Jeff Boyd is a positive influence and a mentor to many. Referred to as the @backbone@ of Linn County operations, Jeff stresses the importance of his work, given that there are only five first responders on duty at a time in Linn County, which has a population of around 10,000 who are spread out over a large rural area. The county has no hospital, s...

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...

Eric Bradshaw

Eric Bradshaw saved a patient who had suffered multiple wounds. Eric and his engine company responded to a motor vehicle accident in which a patient suffered multiple and serious injuries that threatened her survival. The patient <b>wa</b>s also at risk of having her leg amputated near her hip. By providing fast, life-saving interventions, Eric managed to...

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...

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.

Guardian Flight Celebrates Community Health Aides

- (9/10/2024)

Guardian Flight is excited to celebrate Community Health Aide Appreciation Day on September 10, recognizing the contributions of community health aides throughout Alaska.

Thomas Cook

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...

Heather James

Heather James is being applauded for delivering and saving a baby, who <b>wa</b>s born pulseless while the expectant mother <b>wa</b>s being taken to the hospital.@ It happened last June when the patient began experiencing labor in the ambulance that <b>wa</b>s being driven by Heather@s partner, AEMT Amanda Owens. Heather, who successfully delivered the infant, then n...

Alyssa Meier

Alyssa Meier demonstrated immense courage and dedication when she put her welfare aside to care for a patient who <b>wa</b>s trapped in a burning vehicle as a result of a fiery car crash. The accident, which happened in May 2024, involved Alyssa and her partner, Eli Melamed. Once on scene, they both helped extricate the patient, who <b>wa</b>s on fire, from the ...

Eli Melamed

Eli Melamed went above and beyond when he put his own safety at risk to care for a patient who <b>wa</b>s trapped in a burning vehicle as a result of a fiery car crash. The accident, which happened in May 2024, involved Eli and his partner, Alyssa Meier. Once on scene, they both helped extricate the patient, who <b>wa</b>s on fire, from the driver@s side of the ...

Raquel Soto

Raquel Soto is being recognized for her life-saving interaction with a suicidal patient. She and her partner, Ho<b>wa</b>rd Freeman, were the first to arrive on-scene for the call. An adult male <b>wa</b>s standing atop an eight-story parking structure indicating an intention to jump. Raquel made her <b>wa</b>y to the roof to establish contact with the patient and quic...

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 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.