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AMR Activates National Command Center and Deploys Emergency Response Teams for Catastrophic Hurricane Michael

- (10/14/2018)

AMR and network providers are deploying crews and medical transportation ground assets to assist affected communities.

Global Medical Response Joins IMSA as Newest Corporate Partner

- (1/22/2019)

Partnership with industry leader expands IMSA's medical support and incident response.

GMR and AMR Support First Responder Well-being Initiatives

- (5/16/2019)

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

GMR Company Selected to Implement Innovative CMS’ ET3 Pilot Program

- (2/28/2020)

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.

Evansville EMT Working in New York, New Jersey Coronavirus Hotspots

- (5/5/2020)

AMR's Stacy Steele didn't imagine her first visit to New York this way. She's part of a national ambulance deployment to help New York-area first responders handle a spike in COVID-19 calls.

Taking the ‘Good Deed’ Challenge

- (5/11/2020)

A Tennessee man decided to show his appreciation for first responders by buying lunch for the Rural Metro Fire team at Gibbs. They are on the front lines...putting themselves in harm's way to protect us," he said.

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.

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.

GMR EMS Week Celebrations Focus on the Front Line

- (11/3/2020)

Company extends childcare stipends, distributes 30,000 recognition bonuses for frontline caregivers.

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 Service Implements ET3 Program

- (3/9/2021)

AMR in Sumter County has been selected as a participant to implement the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) program.

American Medical Response Implements Innovative ET3 Pilot Program in Dekalb County, Ga.

- (3/31/2021)

ET3 program aims to improve quality, lower costs and reduce avoidable emergency department transports

An Interview with Charlie Burgoyne of Valkyrie

- (4/13/2021)

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

Taylor Swift Sends A Gift And Handwritten Note To Middle Georgia Nurse On Front Lines

- (4/16/2021)

Britta Thomason, a nurse with AirEvac Lifeteam and a Middle Georgia native, recently shared her love of Swift’s music during an interview that focused on her career as a flight nurse on the frontlines of COVID-19. Monday, Thomason got a call indicating a package from Swift’s team was on its way to her.

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

- (4/29/2021)

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

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

- (5/21/2021)

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

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.

AMR ET3 Program Expands to Ga. Counties

- (8/2/2021)

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

Become an EMT with AMR’s "Earn While You Learn" Program

- (8/12/2021)

AMR offers NH residents a cost-free way to begin a career in Emergency Medical Services.

AMR Accepting Applications For Award-Winning Earn While You Learn Program In Tucson

- (10/6/2021)

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

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.

Jeremey Shumaker

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

Kenneth Denk

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

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.

Robert Keen

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

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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Syracuse Community Health Center, AMR Partner to Ease ER Crunch

- (10/28/2021)

Their effort is part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) program, per a joint news release.

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...

Clifford Jacks

Clifford (Cliff) Jacks is being honored as a Star of Life for his determined actions in saving a 12-year-old who had collapsed during P.E. class at a local school. Cliff and his partner responded to the call and found the child unresponsive. Thinking quickly, he <b>wa</b>s able to convert the refractory V-Fib, achieving return of spontaneous circulation a...

Destiny Carter

Destiny Carter is being honored as a Star of Life for putting herself in harm@s <b>wa</b>y while physically restraining a potential suicide victim. Destiny <b>wa</b>s first on the scene where a girl stood dangerously near the edge the bridge on the other side of a chain-link fence. Destiny tried to talk her down but quickly realized she <b>wa</b>s serious about jumping...

Ismael Esparza

Ismael Esparza is being honored as a Star of Life for putting his own life at risk while off duty and pulling a victim from a burning car on the side of a mountain. Late one October evening, Ismael <b>wa</b>s driving down a mountain road when he saw that a car had gone off the road, flipped down the embankment on its roof, and burst into flames. He could ...

Kelly Ferris

Kelly Ferris is being honored as a Star of Life for her leadership, patient care, clinical skills and commitment to her coworkers: factors that have revealed themselves in many <b>wa</b>ys during her career. She has several cardiac arrest saves@people who are alive today with no defects because she <b>wa</b>s there for them. She saved an infant choking on a suck...

Matthew Scott

Matthew (Matt) Scott is being honored as a Star of Life for his leadership, integrity and the positive impact he@s had on those that serve with him at AEL57. Matt@s colleagues say that his focus is concentrated on safety, patients and collaboration. He constantly finds new and better <b>wa</b>ys to keep his crews safe in the air and on the ground. His rep...

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...

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...

Jamie Georgi

American Medical Response Houston, Texas Jamie Georgi@s numerous selfless acts during Hurricane Harvey demonstrate why he is known for his commitment to his calling. As Hurricane Harvey worsened, AMR Houston committed to relocate dozens of patients from one hospital to another that <b>wa</b>s out of harm@s <b>wa</b>y. Jamie volunteered to serve as AMR@s liaiso...

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. @...

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...

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.

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Rural Metro Fire in Yuma County, Arizona Implements Innovative ET3 Pilot

- (2/21/2022)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) program aims to improve quality, lower costs and reduce avoidable emergency department transports.

Nation's First Ever All-Female Class Graduates From AMR Rochester's EWYL Program

- (3/23/2022)

The history-making class celebrated during Women’s History Month.

Flight Nurse Recognized in First Responder in Quarter Program

- (4/26/2022)

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

Christopher Parker

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

School Bus Heroes

- (5/18/2022)

An AMR crew in Tennessee revives boy who suffered cardiac arrest on his way to class.

The Right Place at The Right Time

- (9/9/2022)

2022 Star of Life Kyle Brule was on his way home when he saved a patient burning in a car.

AMR Discusses Improvements at LaGrange City Council

- (9/28/2022)

Members of the city council in Georgia met with AMR officials to talk about ways the EMS service could better communicate with fire, police and local hospitals.

How to Build a Strong Crisis Communications Culture

- (9/28/2022)

Donna Itzoe, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at GMR, explains two key ways organizations can better prepare for a crisis.

New COVID-19 Variant Causing Concern As Cases Continue to Spread

- (10/11/2022)

With cold and flu season beginning, a new COVID-19 strain popping up in California could be making its way across the nation.

The Desire to Care

- (10/24/2022)

A team of first responders on Ian deployment go out of way to help in a helicopter crash.

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.

AMR Brings Dekalb County, GA, Senior "Home for the Holidays"

- (12/27/2022)

Home for the Holidays is a way for AMR teams to connect with the communities they serve, bringing loved ones together at this special time of the year.

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.

Regional Paramedics Lead the Way in Using an Old Drug That Offers New Hope

- (3/30/2023)

On April 1, paramedics in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties in California can administer buprenorphine to patients suffering from drug withdrawal.

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.

Patients Who Suffered Emergencies Say BCBSTN Won't Cover Air Ambulance Flights to the Hospital

- (9/14/2023)

Customers of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee said the company is refusing to cover an important medical service, leaving them with bills they have no way to pay.

Access2Care Awarded Two Brandon Hall Group Awards

- (9/27/2023)

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

David Bennett

As a retired Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) in the U.S. Army Reserve, David Bennett uses the skills he’s acquired from the military to help the patients he now serves as a flight nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam.

U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to Hold EMS Hearing at GMR in Texas

- (3/14/2024)

The hearing, "Access to Health Care in America: Ensuring Resilient Emergency Medical Care," will take place Monday, March 18, 2024, at Global Medical Response in Denton.

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...

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...

Marlon Flanders

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

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 ...

Todd Wobbe

Todd Wobbe has dedicated his life to serving his patients and community. With more than 40 years of EMS experience, Todd has been on several hurricane and COVID deployments, volunteering @at a moment@s notice@ to pack up and travel across the country to serve those in great need, and oftentimes, leaving his family for weeks or even months at a time...

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,...

Lauri Wempen

Lauri Wempen is being honored as a Star of Life for her leadership and service to her community and to clinicians throughout her state. Lauri has been with Guardian Flight Wyoming for the past six years and has been working in EMS in communities throughout Wyoming for the past 35 years. Among her many achievements, Lauri served as the EMS Director ...

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...

Clifford Fontaine

Clifford Fontaine is being honored and remembered for providing life-saving aid to victims of a multi-vehicle crash that happened while he <b>wa</b>s on his <b>wa</b>y home from vacation. Described as @one of the most genuine and caring individuals around,@ Cliff, as he <b>wa</b>s called, began his career in EMS at MedicWest (formerly Southwest) Ambulance in 2002 as an...

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...

Stephen Schiller

A colonel with the U.S. Army recounts how the military prepared him for a career in saving lives in the air medical ambulance industry.

Daniel “Dan” Laguna

Meet the only American to receive the Polish Silver Star since WWII and who says his time in the military prepared him well for a career in the air medical field.

Air Evac Lifeteam First Responders Place in National Competition

- (4/26/2024)

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

EMS For Life

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

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.

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.

911 Nurse Navigation

Traci DeVillier

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

Steven Dralle

As President of GMR's South Region, Steve Dralle draws on his experiences in the military when faced with challenges.

A Mission That Matters: GMR Helps Veterans Transition to EMS Careers

- (11/11/2024)

Through training programs, partnerships and hiring events, GMR enables veterans to carry on their commitment to service in meaningful new ways.

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.

Tips for Cold Temperatures

- (1/22/2025)

AMR offers safety tips and ways to stay warm in freezing weather.

First Responders Rise to the Challenge

- (1/24/2025)

Baldwin County is currently experiencing a historic winter weather event that began January 21, 2025, and has received a record breaking nine inches of snow.

AMR Hartford Among the Few Providing Whole Blood Transfusion

- (2/3/2025)

AMR's new policy saved 70-year-old Clifton Brandon of Connecticut, who reunited with the paramedics who gave him the critical prehospital blood transfusion.

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...

Andrew Davalos

Andrew Davalos is being recognized for demonstrating remarkable courage and expertise during a harrowing motor vehicle crash. He and his partner found themselves first on the scene for a wrong-<b>wa</b>y traffic collision involving six patients, some in cardiac arrest. Despite the overwhelming circumstances, Andrew@s quick thinking and decisive actions pr...

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...

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...

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...

Shane Terry

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

Celebrating Mother's Day: Mother-Daughter Team Takes Care of Contra Costa County

- (5/8/2025)

Paramedic passes along passion for EMS to daughter, nurturing third generation of women serving others.