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CAMTS Awards New Accreditation and Multiple Reaccreditations

- (5/1/2019)

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has awarded new accreditation to one medical transport service and reaccreditation to 23 services at the CAMTS April 2019 board meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Crash Victim Returns to Visit Rescuers

- (5/7/2019)

Tony Thornton wasn't expected to survive, but he did, thanks to the efforts of emergency personnel. He went back to meet with some of those rescuers at the AirEvac facility to thank them.

GMR and AMR Support First Responder Well-being Initiatives

- (5/16/2019)

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

Global Medical Response Pledges $1 Million in Relief Aid to the Bahamas

- (9/6/2019)

Company has established an emergency communications center and sent helicopters with much-needed medical supplies.

Meet Rampart — GMR Therapy Dog in Training

- (2/26/2020)

Rampart is one of the newest members of the Global Medical Response Therapy Dog Team. He's based out of the AMR operations in San Bernardino, CA.

DeKalb County to Announce New Emergency Medical Services Hub in Brookhaven

- (3/2/2020)

DeKalb County, GA, authorities, the city of Brookhaven, and GMR ground company AMR will meet on Wednesday to announce a new Emergency Medical Services hub that keep their ambulances closer to north DeKalb County.

Lifeguard Ambulance Will Serve Mitchell County

- (3/9/2020)

In a meeting on March 2 the Mitchell County, NC, Board of Commissioners awarded a five-year contract to Lifeguard Ambulance Service, a GMR Solution, to provide EMS service to the county.

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.

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.

NAEMSP Introduces 2021 Board of Directors

- (1/22/2021)

The board members were welcomed this week at the association's 2021 Annual Meeting.

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.

Sonoma Life Support and Gold Ridge Fire Protection District Announce Partnership

- (4/14/2021)

Sonoma Life Support, operated by AMR, will begin stationing an Advanced Life Support ambulance at Gold Ridge Fire Protection District Station 2 24-hours a day starting this month.  

Jerry Harnish: Rural Metro’s Quiet Chief

- (4/26/2021)

It’s not every day that you meet someone like Jerry Harnish. Since he was 22 and straight out of Emory & Henry University, his life’s passion and profession have been community fire protection and emergency service.

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.

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.

Elko County Extends REACH Air Contract

- (5/21/2021)

We are excited to be able to continue to serve the Elko community. Tom Liebman, northern Nevada regional director for REACH Air, said after Wednesday’s Elko County Commissioners meeting.

Lifeguard Ambulance Earns Prestigious CAAS Reaccreditation

- (5/27/2021)

An independent review validates that accredited agencies are adhering to the highest standards in the industry.

First Responder Award Presented During Commissioners Meeting

- (7/13/2021)

The first responder commendation was presented to Miranda Hicks a paramedic with Lifeguard EMS in recognition of her outstanding contributions to providing public safety for the citizens of Brown County.

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.

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.

Air Evac Lifeteam Flight Paramedic Celebrates Career Milestone

- (10/5/2021)

Becky Drake has flown more than 1,000 patients.

Milam County Partners with AMR to Launch Innovative Healthcare Solution

- (10/13/2021)

Nurse Navigation Program provides residents access to a wider variety of care options to meet specific medical needs

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.

Leadership

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

Our Stories

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

News

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

AMR Pioneers Ambulance Pilot Program in Several U.S Markets

- (10/20/2021)

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

Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Our Code of Business Conduct & Ethics contains key policies for conducting business both legally and ethically. Each policy in this Code describes what is expected and gives guidance to help meet both legal requirements and our internal ethical expectations.

Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Meeting - Moderna

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Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Meeting - Pfizer-BioNTech

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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...

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...

Michael Schwenke

American Medical Response Effingham, Illinois (Abbott EMS) In the Effingham, Illinois area Mike has been a respected member of the EMS community for 14 years. He enjoys teaching almost as much as being a paramedic. During his career he has taught countless numbers of first responders, EMTs and paramedics. Mike excels in his teaching and <b>wa</b>nts to ...

Lifeguard Ambulance Celebrates 15 Years of Life-Saving Care in Santa Rosa Florida

- (11/22/2021)

The company meets the needs of the communities it serves by providing the highest quality patient care in the industry.

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.

Paramedics Make Local History As First All-Female EMS Shift

- (12/13/2021)

They'll drop whatever they're doing at the sound of an alarm. Meet Brownwood, Texas' first all-women EMS shift!

A Wish Come True

- (12/17/2021)

A Tennessee man got a special gift this Christmas: meeting the heroes who saved his life.

Meet GMR’s Therapy Dogs That Will Attend Kick-Off of College Football Playoffs Championship

- (1/9/2022)

It's puppy mania! GMR Therapy Dogs across the nation will serve as “rufferees” at the highly anticipated “Puppies at the Playoffs” event!

GMR Deploys First Responders to Connecticut, Louisiana to Support Communities Overwhelmed by COVID-19

- (2/3/2022)

The Company’s ground division, AMR, and sub-contracted network providers are now responding to requests for aid from the Federal Government in nine states.

AMR and Seattle Fire Announce New Emergency Healthcare Program

- (2/9/2022)

The Seattle Fire Department Nurse Navigation Program will provide Seattle residents access to customized care options to meet their specific medical needs.

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.

Alyssa Pigott, BLS Provider of the Year for Monroe-Livingston Region

- (5/24/2022)

The AMR Rochester, New York EMT was nominated for the award by her peers and colleagues for her outstanding EMS service.

Topeka Woman Meets First Responders Who Saved Her

- (6/29/2022)

A Kansas woman, Shamara Parre, got a special meeting with the AMR crew that saved her after she suffered cardiac arrest.

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.

Hometown Heroes: A Boy and His Heroes

- (9/12/2022)

Toddler Mason Pearson of Sutter Creek, California got the chance of a lifetime to meet the REACH/CALSTAR air medical crew and staff who saved his life.

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.

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.

Minnesota Man Meets Sanford AirMed Crew That Saved His Life

- (1/26/2023)

Mitch Amundson almost died after he was accidentally shot by his friend while the pair were hunting near Jamestown, North Dakota in late November.

Milton Man Thanks Paramedics Who Saved his Life

- (2/6/2023)

Richard McCool meets and thanks first responders who helped save his life when he suffered cardiac arrest at a local gym.

International Women's Day: Celebrating Women in EMS

- (3/9/2023)

It's one of the hardest jobs in the world that's often described as a male-dominated field. Now, meet the women who are boldly challenging that notion.

A Reservoir of Experience and Wisdom

- (3/31/2023)

Meet Phil Kolkow, GMR’s most senior air medical crew member who’s still going strong!

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.

Transfer Centers

Adaptable to any situation and location, GMR has perfected our medical transfer centers. We even offer statewide response care for COVID-19 surges.

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.

Meet Dolly: A Friend to First Responders in Knoxville, TN

- (12/13/2023)

AMR is using a furry friend to help the wellbeing of their staff. Dolly is a golden doodle therapy dog who is easing stress and stealing hearts at the same time.

Harnessing Innovation for Patient-Oriented Medical Interiors

- (2/29/2024)

GMR leaders, Josh Brannon, vice president of aircraft maintenance and Dr. Edward Racht, chief medical officer, share requirements when reconfiguring an aircraft for medical use.

Meet The ER In The Sky: HealthStar One

- (3/13/2024)

In places like rural Kansas, HealthStar One is often considered a "flying emergency room," getting patients to high-level care and in less time than a ground ambulance.

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...

Jack Asbury

Jack Asbury is the recipient of countless a<b>wa</b>rds and recognition for the many lives of cardiac arrest patients that he@s saved, as well as for his superb patient care. @ Jack@s kind and respectful demeanor has made him well-liked by not only his co-workers and leaders, but also other members of his community. @Through his nonprofit, @Masked Miracl...

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,...

Mario Vialpando

Mario Vialpando is being honored for exhibiting exceptional patient care during several critical, high-profile calls. Described as a @team player@ who goes the extra mile in his job duties, Mario is praised for his skill as well as his willingness to offer extra help when the situation calls for it. In one case, Mario saved a young adult, who had s...

KC Robbins

KC Robbins exemplifies servant-leadership by helping her crew members and co-workers meet the demands of the day. As someone who is al<b>wa</b>ys looking for new <b>wa</b>ys to improve and expand protocols, KC is either busy filling in as a supervisor and field training officer in McDonough County, Illinois or training staff in Buchanan County, Io<b>wa</b>, which is ho...

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...

Cathy Heikes

Cathy Heikes is being recognized for leading by example during her accomplished, 37-year career as a flight nurse. As the base medical manager for Eagle Med 4, Cathy has trained and mentored countless air medical professionals, developed new practices and protocols, and provided exceptional patient care. She believes deeply that she must be willing...

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.

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.

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.

Ambrose Stevens

Ambrose Stevens is being recognized posthumously for his un<b>wa</b>vering dedication, selflessness and unyielding commitment to serving others. For nearly two decades, Ambrose <b>wa</b>s a cornerstone of compassion and expertise for AMR, where he held various roles, culminating in his position as Operations Manager. His leadership <b>wa</b>s instrumental in ensuring t...

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.

Meet IndyCar’s Traveling Medical and Safety Team

- (3/3/2025)

Before a driver reaches the medical unit, they are met by the AMR IndyCar Safety Team, which arrives at crash sites within 15 to 30 seconds.

Lance Smeal

Lance Smeal is being recognized for his patient care and people skills, treating a toddler while comforting the patient@s brother. The more-than-30-year veteran responded to a 911 call where the child <b>wa</b>s having difficulty breathing. Lance treated the patient with his usual speed and skill but also took the time to calm and reassure the older sibli...

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...

New AMR Station Opens in Lodi to Improve San Joaquin County EMS Response Times

- (3/19/2025)

The new station, which has four ambulances and 24-hour service, is part of AMR's effort to meet the needs of the county's growing population.

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 Imperial County Earns National Award for Lifesaving Cardiac and Stroke Care

- (6/19/2025)

The American Heart Association recognizes the local California county EMS agency for its rapid, research-based response.

AMR CSA-17 Earns National Award for Lifesaving Cardiac and Stroke Care

- (7/1/2025)

American Heart Association recognizes local EMS agency for rapid, research-based response.

AMR Blount County Earns National Award for Lifesaving Cardiac and Stroke Care

- (7/10/2025)

The recognition underscores AMR’s commitment to evidence-based care, superior patient outcomes and seamless coordination with hospitals across Blount County in TN.