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Global Medical Response Announces Organizational Change

- (4/25/2019)

Company aligns air, ground, membership and fire operations.

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.

AMR Celebrates 60 Years of Service in Yakima

- (4/13/2021)

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

Med-Trans Pilot Honored With Prestigious Award

- (5/12/2021)

Pilot Melvin Hughes has received the Federal Aviation Administration's “Master Pilot” Award

EMTs for AMR Honored During NTT INDYCAR GMR Grand Prix Race

- (5/21/2021)

GMR is celebrating EMS Week by highlighting the work of two very special New Haven EMTs.

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.

Lifeguard Ambulance Service is Proud to Continue Serving Morgan County Residents

- (6/8/2021)

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

Air Evac Lifeteam Pilot Celebrates Career Milestone

- (7/27/2021)

Bradley Childress has flown more than 2,000 patients

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."

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.

Carol Gilliam

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

Duane Kuhlow

Duane is a dedicated caregiver and started his EMS career back when AMR was Hartson in 1989.

Erin Johansen

Air Force and National Guard Veteran Erin Johansen's passion for aviation stems from her upbringing around aircrafts.

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.

Mark Campbell

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

Nicholas Cox

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

Peter Broda

Broda's experience in the Coast Guard prepared him for leadership in aviation.

Robert Galvin

Air Evac Lifeteam's Robert Galvin used his experice in the Army to prepare him for COVID-19 deployment in New York City.

Robert Keen

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

Ronnie Fleming

Ronnie Fleming continues serving on the home front after 26 years flying in the U.S. Navy.

Scott Kerchner

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

Tiffiny Mallett-Daniel

Whether active duty in the military or a veteran, Mallett-Daniel has always focused on one thing – making a difference.

Tim Jenkins

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

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...

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.

Air Evac Lifeteam Flight Paramedic Celebrates Career Milestone 2

- (11/30/2021)

AELs Tom Allen has flown more than 250 patients.

Rural Metro Fire Appoints First Female Fire Chief In 75-year History

- (1/27/2022)

Melissa Hilpert has been named Chief for Rural Metro Fire Yuma Operations.

Stefanie Everts

As part of a flight team on a H135 air ambulance helicopter, Everts draws from her military experience in her successful and vital civilian career.

'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.

AMR Syracuse Welcomes Therapy Dog In Training

- (3/15/2022)

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

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.

Washington County Flight Nurse Honored

- (3/29/2022)

Eric Selby has flown for Air Evac Lifeteam for seven years.

Wyoming Flight Paramedic to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Lauri Wempen of Riverton was nominated for her dedication of service to communities in her state.

New Mexico EMT to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Jack Rathgeber is being honored for the actions he took during an off-highway rescue call to access a patient.

Oregon Rural Metro Firefighter to be Honored at Annual Stars Of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Daniel MacDowell of Grants Pass was nominated for his heroic actions during a medical call involving a child experiencing an allergic reaction.

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

- (4/29/2022)

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

Washington State EMT to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

James Burns of Seattle is being recognized for his heroism that saved one man from harming himself and another from posing a threat to others on a freeway.

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

- (4/29/2022)

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

Port of Spain EMT to Be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C.

- (5/2/2022)

Renata Baboolal with GMR Trinidad and Tobago was recently named one of 33 GMR Stars of Life.

AMR Lewis County Celebrates 40 Years of Service

- (5/12/2022)

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

Dawn Penton

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

Kelly Kjelstrom

Kelly Kjelstrom's military journey took him from the Navy to the California National Guard, the Army Reserves and, finally, to the Air Force Reserves. All of which have given him the tools and the capabilities that help him thrive in his civilian role as a Paramedic with American Medical Response. 

Air Evac Lifeteam Pilot Honored as Pilot of the Year by National EMS Pilots Association

- (11/8/2022)

Pilot Richard Wyckoff, based out of Licking County, Ohio, was nominated for the award by his coworkers for his dedication and spirit of excellence in his service.

Jason Talbott

From being sworn in the Air Force on 9/11 to serving as an AMR Supervisor in St. Louis, Missouri, learn how Jason Talbot’s military experience helped pave the way for an enduring career in EMS.

GrandView Transplant Announced to Provide Organ Transplant Aviation Transportation

- (2/9/2023)

Brock Miller will help guide GrandView Transplant into new phase.

Global Medical Response Appoints Nick Loporcaro as President and Chief Executive Officer

- (3/20/2023)

Loporcaro, the former CEO of Landmark Health, brings an outstanding track record of leading mission-critical and innovative healthcare companies to the market leader in mobile patient care and medical transportation.

AMR, MedicWest RN Retires After Nearly Five Decades in EMS

- (4/12/2023)

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

American Medical Response Welcomes New EMS Medical Director for South Mississippi

- (5/3/2023)

Dr. Mark Stavros is the new emergency medical services and transport medical director for AMR South Mississippi.

GMR Recognized with Partnership Award from Department of Homeland Security

- (6/28/2023)

GMR's Office of Emergency Management Team was honored for its contributions to the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Emergency Contracts Team

Guardian Flight Manager Celebrates Career Milestone

- (9/6/2023)

Base Manager Doug Frane is celebrating 11 years of dedicated service, this September, at Guardian Flight in East Grand Forks, Minnesota

REACH Program Director Honored With Patriot Award

- (9/20/2023)

REACH's Stacey Ingram has been recognized for providing exceptional support to members of the National Guard.

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.

AirMed International Celebrates Two Decades of Service

- (11/1/2023)

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, AirMed International was founded in 2003 by Jeffrey Tolbert, who understood the need for international air ambulance services.

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.

GrandView Aviation's Ruth wins Patriot Award

- (1/19/2024)

GrandView Aviation Director of Maintenance recognized by Maryland’s Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve with “Patriot Award.”

Alejandro (Alex) Labrada

Alejandro Labrada enlisted in the U.S. Army immediately after graduating high school at the age of 18.

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.

Michael Taboniar

Michael Taboniar is passionate about providing quality EMS to the Kaua@i community, a service he@s done for the past 28 years. Born and raised on this small island, Michael has taken a personal approach to ensuring that his @home@ has the appropriate level of emergent care resources and personnel to ensure residents get the medical interventions th...

Jesse Mascarenas

Jesse Mascarenas proved to be a true hero when he helped save a critically injured hiker at the risk of his own safety. In May of 2022, Jesse and his partner, Flight Medic Jason Burns, responded to a call to help the hiker, who fell 200 feet down a mountain slope in cold and rainy weather. The patient <b>wa</b>s severely hurt and suffered cardiac arrest w...

Jason Burns

Jason Burns@ exemplary service helped save the life of a patient, who <b>wa</b>s critically injured during a hike and, as a result of injuries sustained, suffered cardiac arrest. The incident happened in mid-May 2022, when Jason and Flight Nurse Jesse Mascarenas risked their own safety to help that patient, who fell 200 feet down a mountain slope in cold ...

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.

Abbott EMS Honors First Responders Who Saved Lives

- (7/8/2024)

The 38th Annual Clinical Save Banquet recognized 90 first responders from Illinois and Missouri.

Jesus Velazco

Jesus Velazco served his country as a military policeman in the U.S. Army. The skills and lessons he learned there continue to serve him in his civilian role with AMR.

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.

Global Medical Response and Brindlee Fire Services Announce Purchase of Rural Metro Fire

- (10/29/2024)

Rural Metro Fire and Valley Fire Services, previously Global Medical Response companies, will join and be operated by Brindlee Fire Services under the Rural Metro Fire brand.

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.

Breaking the Barrier: AirCare II Celebrates Women in Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Pilot Andrea Papp reflects on her career in aviation in hopes to inspire the next generation of women aviators.

Gene Hansen

Gene Hansen began his military service in the Marine Corps before transitioning to the Army, where he found greater career opportunities.

Chris Artac

Chris Artac's journey into the U.S. Coast Guard was inspired by his father’s service and the exciting aviation missions he learned about from his father's experiences.

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.

I Can’t Imagine Getting Better Care

- (5/9/2025)

An Alaskan man praises a Guardian Flight crew for their exceptional care after suffering a serious injury

AMR Paramedic Nationally Recognized as Emerging EMS Leader

- (7/7/2025)

AMR McMinn County (TN) Critical Care Transport Paramedic Andy Hardy has been awarded the American Ambulance Association EMSNext Award for 2025.