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California Dispatcher Honored by IAED

- (4/26/2019)

Dispatcher of the Year Award recognizes Katerine McNulty for service during 2017 wildfires.

Mobile Stroke Unit Expands Operations

- (8/22/2019)

The MSU, which is operated in partnership with AMR is the only unit of its kind in upstate New York, serves as an "emergency department on wheels."

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.

Innovative Technology and Skilled Compassionate Personnel Deliver Access to Care in a Crisis

- (5/18/2020)

Global Medical Response deployed a transportation management platform to handle COVID patients in America’s hardest hit areas. 6,000 online medical transport requests for New York in 30 days.

GMR EMS Week Celebrations Focus on the Front Line

- (11/3/2020)

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

To Streamline COVID-19 Inoculations, Texas will Start Sending Doses to Large Vaccination Hubs

- (1/8/2021)

To facilitate the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations, Texas will begin shipping most doses to large providers that can innoculate at least 100K people per week.

Springfield Sets up COVID Vaccines for First Responders

- (1/8/2021)

Health Commissioner Helen R. Caulton Harris said Thursday that the city will provide coronavirus vaccines to hundreds of first responders next week.

Team Goes Door-to-Door in San Diego's Barrio Logan to Set Up COVID-19 Vaccinations

- (4/2/2021)

AMR employees joined an out-reach team in a San Diego neighborhood hit hard by the pandemic to sign up residents for coronavirus vaccine appointments this weekend.

Ready, Set, Go in an Emergency

- (4/27/2021)

Ready, Set, Go! is a nationwide program adopted by the 15 Arizona Sheriffs that educates residents about proactive measures to take before an emergency and actions to follow when communities are threatened. 

Med-Trans Pilot Honored With Prestigious Award

- (5/12/2021)

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

21 New EMS Graduates Set to Become Buffalo's Newest Healthcare Heroes through Program

- (7/27/2021)

More than a dozen 'Earn While You Learn' academy graduates are set to become Buffalo's newest future healthcare heroes. Twenty-one American Medical response, or AMR, students were joined by Mayor Byron Brown and top AMR officials.

Meet Our Veterans

Hear from some of our GMR veterans and learn how they used their military skills to transition into a 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.

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.

Carol Gilliam

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

Kenneth Ford

Ford recalls the historical events he witnessed after two-decades in the military.

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.

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.

Leadership

Meet the executive leadership team at Global Medical Response driving excellence in emergency medical services, air and ground transport and patient care.

Scott Hutchison

On his first day on the job as an inter-facility driver, Scott Hutchison saved a child@s life. Scott and his ambulance were stopped at a traffic light when a man in a parking lot started shouting and <b>wa</b>ving at him frantically. The man yelled that a baby <b>wa</b>s dying and asked Scott to follow him. Scott@s EMT partner <b>wa</b>s tending to a patient and couldn...

Joshua Young

Joshua Young is being honored as a Star of Life for his actions while transporting a critically ill patient from Mexico to the United States, and for his role as a mentor. Upon arriving to the bedside of a critically ill young man in Southern Mexico, Joshua discovered that the patient@s endotracheal tube <b>wa</b>s not properly secured and that the local ...

News

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

Privacy Policy

Committed to protecting your privacy and security, the GMR Privacy Policy describes how we use, disclose and process what we collect about you online.

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.

Suspending the Use of Fogger Units on All GMR Aircraft

(Added 03.23.20)

Local First Responders Offer Safety Tips for Off-Highway Vehicle Enthusiasts

- (11/3/2021)

"Off-road vehicles have grown in popularity over the past several years," said Sergio Cardenas, Program Director for REACH. “With that increase in popularity comes a higher risk of accidents and injuries."

Suspending the Use of Fogger Units on All GMR Aircraft

(Added 03.23.20)

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...

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...

Jackson Coats

Spending 29 years in the same industry is an achievement worthy of an a<b>wa</b>rd all on its own. Yet with almost three decades under his belt, Jackson Coats is even more dedicated to his profession, his teammates and his patients than he <b>wa</b>s on the day he first started. Every year, Jackson seeks out new knowledge and certifications. He has instructed co...

Katie Smith

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

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...

Bruce Hagen

American Medical Response Napa, California Bruce@s distinguished 35-year career in EMS and countless certifications, including mountain and wilderness rescue, are exactly the traits you <b>wa</b>nt in an individual coordinating EMS response during one of the nation@s worst firestorms. On the evening of, October 8, 2017, Bruce, operating a 4-wheel drive ...

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...

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...

Stacy Dockery

American Medical Response @Las Vegas, Nevada (MedicWest) On October. 1, 2017 Stacy Dockery <b>wa</b>s attending the Route 91 Festival when the gunfire rained down upon her. Her instincts kicked in and she shielded her best friend and then went to work assisting victims on the ground. She assisted other off-duty medical personnel with bleeding control, t...

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...

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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.

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

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.

Washington County Flight Nurse Honored

- (3/29/2022)

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

GMR Completes Purchase of Grandview Aviation

- (3/29/2022)

The Baltimore-based aviation company brings organ procurement expertise.

AMR Awarded Five-Year $1.2B Contract As FEMA's National Medical Transport and Support Provider

- (4/28/2022)

GMR, the parent company of AMR, says the new contract begins on May 1, 2022 and continues through April 30, 2027.

Guardian Flight Opens Base in Gaylord, Michigan

- (5/5/2022)

New operation provides lifesaving flights to area residents and will be staffed by four pilots, two flight nurses and two flight paramedics.

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. 

NH's Two Largest Cities Averaging 80-90 Overdoses Per Month, Data Shows

- (9/19/2022)

According to AMR, there were 84 suspected opioid overdoses in Nashua and Manchester in August, bringing the total for this year to 624.

Sonoma County Dispatchers Stayed on The Line to Help Others, Even Though Their Own Homes Were in Peril

- (10/21/2022)

The EMS professionals remained calm when a series of fires roared west across Sonoma County in California in early October.

AMR Expands EWYL Program in New Hampshire to Fill Staffing Positions

- (10/27/2022)

The training in Manchester will look like a full 40-hours-per-week job and will come with a paycheck.

AMR Reminds You to Be Mindful of Cold Weather Dangers

- (12/21/2022)

America’s leading provider of medical transportation offers lifesaving suggestions for avoiding, recognizing and treating hypothermia and frostbite.

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REACH Reminds OFV Enthusiasts to Play It Safe This Season

- (1/19/2023)

REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) offer safety tips for Off-Highway Vehicle fans who ride in places like the Imperial Sand Dunes and Ocotillo Wells recreation areas.

REACH Air Medical Services Reminds You to Be Mindful of Cold Weather Dangers

- (2/9/2023)

The air company offers important suggestions for avoiding, recognizing and treating two deadly cold-related illnesses: hypothermia and frostbite.

Morongo Tribal Ground and Air Ambulances Take Flight to Strengthen Regional Public Safety

- (3/31/2023)

Tribe’s historic partnership with AMR and REACH will save lives in the San Gorgonio Pass and beyond by providing new emergency medical transport services.

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.

United in Safety: INDYCAR, NASCAR, IMSA Teams Train at IMS

- (4/27/2023)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) hosted an unprecedented event April 22-23 as INDYCAR, IMSA and NASCAR officials joined for the first time for two days of training with AMR.

GMR Welcomes New Executive Director for the GMR Foundation for Research and Education

- (9/19/2023)

Amy McKenney will oversee the executive functions of the Foundation.

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.

Danny Workman

When Category 5 Hurricane Ian hit the Atlantic coast, Danny Workman <b>wa</b>s one of the first to volunteer for deployment as part of a four-person neonatal team. Previously deployed three times, Danny knew what a valuable service this team would provide. The neonatal teams@ mission <b>wa</b>s to provide rotor-wing emergency mobile service to neonates in the hu...

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...

Cassandra Moreno

Cassandra is being honored for her bravery which <b>wa</b>s proven when she and her partner were shot at while responding to a call. Cassandra had been working as an EMT for only nine months when a shooter approached her and her partner, Jacob Dindinger, as they were preparing for a medical call. The man opened fire into the cab of the ambulance, shooting...

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...

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.

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.

911 Nurse Navigation

Additional options for non-life-threatening medical care through the 911 system are now available thanks to GMR's Nurse Navigation Program.

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.

AMR Reports Progress in Improving Access to Care in Multnomah County

- (9/25/2024)

The new deployment plan yields significant reduction in ambulance shortages, making early success ahead of November 1 benchmark.

Steven Dralle

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

Riggs Egolf

Riggs Egolf is being recognized for his steadfastness as a healthcare provider. His calm, cool demeanor is an inspiration to other first responders who marvel at his ability to remain completely unruffled and professional regardless of the challenges he faces while providing care. For example, in early 2023, he <b>wa</b>s in transit on a routine hospital ...

REACH Recognizes Northern Nevada Pilot Kezia Basnett During Women of Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Among just 9.57% of female pilots in the United States, Basnett encourages aspiring aviators.

Brent Fisher

Brent Fisher is being recognized for his dedication to emergency medical care as exemplified in one response. In December of 2023, Brent and his flight nurse partner arrived on the scene where the patient had been shot in the leg with a crossbow arrow during a hunting accident. The patient <b>wa</b>s in a tree stand (hunting blind) making extrication diff...

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...

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...

Nikki Warren

Nikki Warren is being recognized for her clinical skills and quick action that saved the lives of patients on two separate occasions. The first, a motor vehicle crash where the patient <b>wa</b>s at first believed to be deceased, required rapid attention after a longer-than-expected extraction from the wreckage. En route to the hospital, the patient recei...

AMR Reinforces the Importance of Early Action in Cardiac Emergencies

- (3/26/2025)

AMR Bozeman is at the forefront of pre-hospital cardiac emergency care, responding to tens of thousands of cardiac emergencies annually.

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.

AMR lifeguards Return to Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale, OR on Memorial Day

- (5/8/2025)

The American Medical Response River Safety program staffs the park with a minimum of two guards per shift and adds a third or fourth when the temperatures and crowds spike.

Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Nick Loporcaro is the board chair and chief executive officer of Global Medical Response. Loporcaro establishes GMR@s strategic direction and ensures the continued operational rigor that has enabled the company to set the standard for prehospital healthcare delivery. @@ Loporcaro brings a wealth of leadership experience to his role as president an...

SVP and Senior Advisor to the CEO

Tim Dorn is SVP and Senior Advisor to the CEO for Global Medical Response (GMR). In this role, he leverages more than 30 years@ experience with GMR and its flagship ground ambulance company American Medical Response (AMR), to optimize the performance of operations that serve hundreds of communities nationwide. Dorn has extensive experience in emer...