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Patients of Air Ambulance Services Need Coverage When it Counts

- (2/11/2019)

While many private insurers do right by their clients and cover air medical transportation at a fair rate, many pay far below the cost of the services by claiming the transport wasn’t medically necessary.

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.

Dying Veteran Gets His Wish to Attend Emotional Ceremony

- (5/20/2019)

A dying veteran got a final chance to pay tribute to his classmate and the area's sole casualty from the Vietnam war thanks to the Sentimental Journey program by AMR.

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.

AirMedCare Network to Cease Membership Sales in Wyoming

- (4/3/2020)

Decision follows Department of Insurance Pronouncement on Air Ambulance Memberships

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.

Buffalo, NY, Mayor Brown Joins AMR for Graduation of Newly Certified EMTs and Discussion of Diversity

- (8/10/2020)

AMR Buffalo's Innovative "Earn While You Learn" Program has graduated 56% women and 51% minorities since its inception.

AMR Releases Statement on EMSA Contract

- (10/28/2020)

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

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.

EMTs and Paramedics are the Community's Unsung Heroes

- (4/13/2021)

When the ambulance shows up, they don’t stop and ask if you have health insurance. They don’t stop and ask about your ability to pay for those services. They don’t care if you’re a king or a pauper. They are there to take care of you. All of you.

Dallas County to Hand Over COVID Vaccine Distribution to AMR

- (4/21/2021)

Dallas County will spend up to $30 million in federal coronavirus aid to pay for future vaccine efforts, including pop-up inoculation sites and walk-in clinics. Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with AMR.

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.

Insurance Agency Purchases Air Evac Lifeteam Membership for School Athletes

- (4/29/2021)

AirMedCare Network provides financial peace of mind for patients and their families.

Washington Co. Commissioners to Consider Renewing Air Medical Transport Membership

- (5/17/2021)

Commissioners will consider renewing the county’s AirMedCare Network municipal site membership and paying its associated invoice.

Pay Contributing to EMT shortage

- (6/1/2021)

So, why not bump up the pay to get more people interested in the field? Medicare and Medicaid rates don't cover even the cost of a call despite the need for readiness, that is really what this industry is all about.

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 

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.

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.

Downshift: Responding to Employee Burnout

- (7/28/2021)

Blount County American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance service is giving its employees a day off between shifts while keeping their pay the same in a significant move meant to improve employee’s personal lives.

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.

AMR Program To Pay Participants To Become EMTs And Pay For Class

- (8/19/2021)

Earn as you learn program will pay for participant's EMT-B classes, supplies and pay provide hourly pay. AMR working to fill EMS shortages.

Global Medical Response Announces EMT Training & Hiring Program in Long Island

- (8/31/2021)

Earn While You Learn Class Aims to Boost NY Economy, Address EMT Shortage

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.

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.

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AMR Pioneers Ambulance Pilot Program in Several U.S Markets

- (10/20/2021)

Innovation Spotlight: ET3: Emergency Triage, Treat & Transport.

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Local Paramedics, EMTs Getting Pay Boosts

- (11/4/2021)

Last month, Lifeguard Ambulance, which provides service in Santa Rosa County, announced hiring and retention bonuses for their medical staff

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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...

Kyle Hilb

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

Loretta Burton

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

Courtney Tullos

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

Elizabeth “Beth” Yancey

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

Jeff Behling

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Nashua Public Health Director, Fire Chief Join AMR to Launch Paid EMT Training Program

- (2/10/2022)

Applications Due March 1 for the Earn While You Learn Program, which offers Nashua-area residents in New Hampshire a cost-free career in EMS.

Manchester Deputy Fire Chief Celebrates First EWYL Graduating Class

- (2/24/2022)

The city's deputy fire chief in New Hampshire joined AMR on congratulating the first class of EMTs that trained through AMR’s Earn While You Learn program.

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.

AMR's EWYL Works to Diversify the EMT Workforce in the Greater Hartford Area

- (5/27/2022)

The Earn While You Learn program, which pays students to earn EMT certification, is working to make the field more inclusive in Connecticut.

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.

Procession Honoring Fallen EMS Providers Departs Texas

- (7/13/2022)

The Moving Honors will stop in multiple cities so people can pay their respects to 72 fallen providers.

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.

AMR Seattle Welcomes 21 New EMTs

- (7/28/2022)

The new first responders are graduates of AMR’s Earn While You Learn (EWYL) program.

Cost Issues Lead AMR to Shut Down Non-Emergency Ambulance Division in LA County

- (9/13/2022)

The closure will take place over the next 180 days. AMR will redirect these non-emergency resources to support core emergency operations.

New EMT Graduates Take Advantage of "Earn While You Learn" Program

- (12/22/2022)

The graduates in Troup County in Georgia earned their EMT certifications through AMR's award-winning EWYL Program, which pays trainees while they learn EMT skills.

Honoring a Veteran’s Last Wishes

- (1/12/2023)

GMR Honor Guard pays tribute to Senior Chief Petty Officer Donald C. Davis Jr.

EMT Students Graduate from Richland and Abbot's New Program

- (3/9/2023)

Students from the "Earn While You Learn" program graduated in Decatur, Illinois, on March 8. AMR's award-winning program pays students while they train as EMTs.

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.

Troup County Fire Department and EMS in Georgia Celebrate Graduates of AMR's EWYL Program

- (5/1/2023)

The "Earn While You Learn" program pays students as they train to become EMTs.

Life Line Ambulance Awarded Grant To Assist With Education

- (6/19/2023)

Life Line Ambulance has received a $25,000 grant that will go toward increasing paramedic training.

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.

AMR Announces "EWYL" Program in Bridgeport, Connecticut

- (8/3/2023)

The "Earn While You Learn" program pays people while they are training to become EMTs.

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.

EMS Services in New York Continue to Push for New Legislation

- (10/20/2023)

State EMS leaders want adoption of the "Direct Pay Bill," which requires health insurance plans to immediately reimburse EMS providers when transporting a patient out of network.

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.

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Air Evac Lifeteam Opens New Air Medical Base in Uvalde

- (3/4/2024)

The new base will provide service to South Texas.

AMR Offering Free EMT Training for Women This Fall at San Diego Miramar College

- (3/21/2024)

The free EMT training is part of AMR's “Earn While You Learn” program and will cover student cadets’ tuition, book costs and pay them for the hours they attend class.

Rob Spencer

When the time to provide care at a moment@s notice came on a day in April 2022, Rob Spencer sprang into action. The call involved a young child, who had been riding on a mower when he <b>wa</b>s run over by the very vehicle he had been riding. Rob arrived to find this child still under the mower with horrific injuries. The injuries were so severe that Rob...

Rick Fikes

Rick Fikes, Abilene, Texas, In early October 2022, Rick Fikes and his partner responded to a call that a person at a group home <b>wa</b>s choking while eating a meal. Upon arriving at the scene, a firefighter with the local fire department <b>wa</b>s already visualizing the patient@s air<b>wa</b>y. The firefighter told Rick the patient@s air<b>wa</b>y <b>wa</b>s full of pasta and t...

Randall Roberson

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

Matthew Kohl

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

Brad Sparks

Brad Sparks@ commitment to safety is being credited for averting a possible unfavorable situation. During what <b>wa</b>s supposed to be a routine flight returning to base, Brad alerted the pilot that he <b>wa</b>s well below the established minimums for the instrument approach, which resulted in the pilot performing a go- around procedure and climbing out of th...

William Levi

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

Robert Sebree

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

Nicole Piazza

Nicole Piazza is being honored for displaying great skill and calm in several pediatric cardiac arrest situations and for responding to calls even though she <b>wa</b>s off duty. In one recent event, Nicole <b>wa</b>s on her <b>wa</b>y home when she heard there <b>wa</b>s a multiple shooting in Hartford. Even though she <b>wa</b>s off duty, Nicole didn@t hesitate to go to this call,...

Jacob Dindinger

Jacob Dindinger is being honored and remembered for his faithful service in EMS. His young life <b>wa</b>s cut short following a senseless and deadly shooting spree that shocked the Tucson area last summer. Jacob left us as a fallen hero, who died in the line of duty on July 30, 2021.@ For those who knew him personally, Jacob <b>wa</b>s a dedicated EMS professi...

Dylan Schoch

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

Daniel MacDowell

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

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.

EMS For Life

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

AMR in Portland Metro Area Sponsors Next-Gen Paramedics to Fill Gap Amid EMT Shortage

- (4/30/2024)

AMR is paying for students' tuition and other costs to help bolster the paramedic workforce.

New AMR EMTs Earned While They Learned

- (5/20/2024)

The Waterbury area has a new batch of EMTs as part of a new trend. Instead of paying for their training, they got a paycheck while being trained to save lives.

Med-Trans Announces New Partnership with Med-Force

- (6/17/2024)

The partnership strengthens air medical services within the Quad Cities.

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.

14 New EMTs to Serve Bridgeport and Fairfield CT Following AMR EWYL Graduation

- (7/18/2024)

Earn While You Learn allows EMT students to receive a paycheck while they train. Graduates then take the state exam, become certified and are promoted and receive a pay increase.

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.

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.

EWYL EMT Students in Springfield, MA Learn Crucial CPR Skills

- (2/6/2025)

AMR's award-winning "Earn While You Learn" program pays the students while they take the necessary courses to become certified EMTs.

AirMedCare Network to Sponsor Corey Lajoie's No. 01 at Atlanta

- (2/19/2025)

AMCN will serve as a primary partner for LaJoie and the No. 01 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the second points-paying NASCAR Cup Series event of the season

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.

AMR's EWYL Program Hailed as Innovative in Adding New EMTs to Industry

- (5/13/2025)

The Earn While You Learn program pays students in training to become EMTs, and after certification, gives them a commensurate pay increase and comprehensive benefits package.

Local Air Ambulance Company Replaces Helicopter Destroyed by Storm

- (6/13/2025)

Air Evac Lifeteam in London, KY is proud to announce the arrival of a new replacement EC 135 P2+ to return to service in Eastern Kentucky beginning today.