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GMR Deploys 10 Rotor Aircraft, 500 Ground Vehicles, Nearly 1800 Crew Members

- (9/3/2019)

As part of American Medical Response’s (AMR) FEMA contract, GMR has deployed teams and medical transportation assets to help communities in FL, GA, SC and NC. 

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.

Air EVAC Continues Emergency Transports

- (4/27/2020)

With the coronavirus continuing to affect citizens in Randolph County, Air EVAC, a division of Global Medical Response, is continuing to fly critically injured and ill patients from Tanner East Alabama in Wedowee.

Southern Illinois First Responders Return Home from Deployment

- (6/2/2020)

Nearly a dozen emergency responders have returned to southern Illinois after helping COVID-19 patients on the East Coast. First responders from Abbott EMS and Air Evac Lifeteam are back after spending weeks in New York City and New Jersey.

East Tennessee First Responders Honored for COVID-19 Efforts in New York

- (6/24/2020)

Rural Metro Fire Knox County first responders were honored by the County commission for their efforts to battle COVID-19 at its epicenter: New York and New Jersey.

Fire Agencies Urging Extreme Caution During Heat Wave

- (8/17/2020)

Rural Metro Fire's Division Chief Austin Prince says parts of the country are in "extreme" fire danger. Precautions should include no debris burning, no smoking in areas with dry vegetation, no fireworks and campfires only at designated locations.

How the Helicopter Industry is Coping with COVID-19

- (8/18/2020)

REACH and Guardian Flight COO Vicky Spediacci, and GMR East Group President Seth Meyers, give their state-of-the-industry perspectives in the wake of the pandemic.

AMR Debuts Ambulances Honoring 9/11 Heroes and Victims

- (10/9/2020)

American Medical Response has adds two ambulances designed to honor the victims who died and the heroes who responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks on our country.

AMR and UofL Health Announce New Partnership

- (11/24/2020)

This agreement will improve care and transportation experience for patients

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.

American Medical Response to Lead Dallas County COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

- (4/27/2021)

As part of the Contract with Dallas County, AMR will Distribute up to 12,000 Vaccine Doses per Day

Paramedics in Prescott Pull Woman out of Burning Car

- (5/24/2021)

On May 13, Murray and EMT Madison Rubio were parked in their area in Prescott. EMT-In-Training Charlotte Payne was also on board when a few passerbys alerted them a woman had just crashed her car into a fence.

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.

Lifeguard EMS Makes Investment in Patient Care

- (5/27/2021)

New IV pumps have been distributed throughout the six-county service area.

First Responders Receive Exceptional Life-Saving Award

- (6/24/2021)

Area first responders, including Air Evac team members, received an Exceptional Life Saving Award presented by the East Central Regional EMS Committee.

Survivor of Mountain Fall Visits with Arctic Guardians Who Saved Him

- (7/16/2021)

The rescue involved coordination between multiple agencies, including the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve Search and Rescue Team, National Park Service Fire Management in Fairbanks, National Park Service A-Star Helicopter, Wrangell Mountain Air, Guardian Flight, and Kennicott Wilderness Guides.

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.

Program Designed to Encourage Growth in EMT Field

- (7/26/2021)

American Medical Response is launching its “Earn While You Learn” training course in Fayette County. The service starts next month.  

Ambulances in Ventura County Get Kits to Help Autistic Patients During Stressful Ride

- (7/29/2021)

Every ambulance in Ventura County will soon carry sensory kits designed to help patients on the autism spectrum.

Seeking Safety on the Sandy River

- (7/30/2021)

The presence of AMR river rescue technicians — colloquially lifeguards — has drastically reduced drownings at the park, even as usage skyrockets.

Parents of EMT Shot in Silverlake Park Thank Health Care Workers, Tucson Community

- (7/31/2021)

We want to thank the ICU Doctors, Nurses and staff of Banner Tucson Hospital. They are truly Angels and we never doubted Jacob had the best care. May the love and compassion they showed our son be returned to you 100-fold.

East TN Ambulance Services Feeling the Pinch as Hospitals, ERs Back up with Patients

- (8/16/2021)

Daryl Warren, Knox County operations manager for AMR, said ambulances and hospitals have been busy nonstop since the start of the pandemic, but there was a little bit of a slow down in the spring.

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.

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.

Amid EMT Shortage, Training Program Looks to Strengthen Tucson Workforce

- (10/7/2021)

The Earn While You Learn program is designed to ease the transition for those wanting to become emergency medical service professionals.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center Adds New Air Support

- (10/7/2021)

A new critical care transport helicopter will now specifically serve the region's largest program for neonatal intensive care services.

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.

Kenneth Denk

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

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.

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...

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

Notice of Privacy Practices

Our Notice of Privacy Practices is designed to give guidance and to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations regarding the provision of the Notice of Privacy Practices by health care providers. 45.C.F.R. 164.520 requires that notice be given to individuals of the use and disclosure of protected health information as well as the individuals r...

Crash Survivor Honors First Responders

- (10/25/2021)

Eight Rural Metro Fire crew members received a prestigious award on Friday for going “above and beyond” to save a woman’s life after a serious crash on East Emory Road in North Knoxville last April.

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 ...

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...

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. @...

Lindsey Duff

AMR Air Ambulance Englewood, Colorado Lindsey has gone above and beyond her expected duties by volunteering for missions during her off-time. Some of these missions take her a<b>wa</b>y from home for multiple days or weeks at a time. One of the missions Lindsey volunteered to complete <b>wa</b>s a very complex bariatric transport to the Middle East. No other c...

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...

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Guardian Flight Alaska Uses Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program to Help Alaskans During Pandemic

- (11/29/2021)

The air medical transport company is now delivering mobile integrated healthcare and monitoring services to patients in Fairbanks and the surrounding communities.

AMR Accepting Applications for Award-Winning "Earn While You Learn" Program in Phoenix

- (12/10/2021)

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

We’re Assisting East Coast Communities Hit Hard by COVID-19

- (12/20/2021)

Our ground division, AMR, and sub-contracted network providers are responding to requests for aid from the Federal Government in New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.

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.

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.

Don't Close Airport, Medical Aircraft Provider Implores Town

- (2/15/2022)

With the looming closure of East Hampton Airport in New York and a plan to open a new one as a private-use facility with restrictions on flight activity, GMR has expressed its "extreme concern" about the plan.

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.

How Rising Fuel Costs Impact First Responders, Trucking Companies in East Tennessee

- (3/9/2022)

For Rural Metro Fire, responding to an emergency is not a choice. They have to care for their community regardless of gas prices increasing.

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Reacreditation

- (3/29/2022)

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

AMR Lifeguards Return to Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale

- (5/27/2022)

Since 1999, AMR's River Rescue and Safety Program has been a summertime fixture at the Park in Troutdale, Oregon.

High-Speed Art: Indy 500 Driver Helmets Styled to Stand Out

- (5/31/2022)

Helio Castroneves, the four-time and defending Indy 500 winner, allowed GMR to design his helmet, which he will auction off to raise funds for the All Clear Foundation.

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.

Three Structures Destroyed in Rum Creek Fire in Oregon

- (8/31/2022)

Rural Metro Fire of Josephine County says a residence in the hills above Almeda County Park was also completely ruined by the wildfire.

Neonatal Ambulance Hits Ground in Honduras

- (9/26/2022)

The ambulance is equipped with lifesaving medical equipment and is designed to travel both the roads and the terrain of Honduras. Created through a collaboration between Rochester Institute of Technology, Hospital Escuela, the Honduran Red Cross, Global Medical Response, and others,

New Nurse Navigation Program in Aurora, CO

- (11/4/2022)

The city partnered with GMR to launch the service, which is designed to quickly determine the best level of care for 911 callers.

Family, Friends Honor Fallen Hawaii Flight Nurse

- (1/17/2023)

Loved ones of Courtney Parry remembered her loving and energetic personality at a Celebration of Life event at Kamaole Beach Park III.

AeroCare Medical Director Celebrates 30-Year Work Anniversary 

- (3/31/2023)

Dr. Craig Rhyne is celebrating three decades of service with the Texas and New Mexico based provider.

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.

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

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.

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

Air Evac Lifeteam Hosts AEL Access Challenge During Employee Appreciation Weekend

- (10/19/2023)

The Access Challenge is aimed at creating an environment that fosters team bonding while simultaneously assessing continuing education needs for AEL crews.

Zach Dayton

Zach Dayton provided immediate medical intervention for a woman and her stillborn baby, who <b>wa</b>s born in a car at a parking lot, ultimately saving the baby@s life. It happened on an afternoon in late April 2022, when Zach <b>wa</b>s <b>wa</b>lking his gurney out to the ambulance bay in Mesa. That@s when he noticed a frantic woman pounding on the glass doors of th...

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...

Michael Arquette

Michael Arquette exhibited heroic leadership in response to the horrific mass shooting that took place In May 2022, at a local supermarket in Buffalo@s East Side neighborhood. @When informed of the shooting, Michael responded without hesitation, quickly and expertly coordinating with police while triaging all the victims at the scene. He also prote...

Kelly Hamill

Kelly Hamill is being praised for her unique ability to pivot the focus of her care and successfully utilize her training on a new life-saving technology for infants. This ability <b>wa</b>s demonstrated on a day when she and her partner were dispatched to a rural hospital for what they thought <b>wa</b>s a call for a mobile EMS response for an adult-female tra...

Bill Weber

On an evening in late November 2022, Bill Weber and his partner made a discovery that would eventually result in Bill rescuing multiple people from a fire. It happened when the two EMS professionals were returning from a long-distance transfer. That@s when they noticed a strong orange glow around the community of Desert Hills. When the two went to ...

The Patient in The Parking Lot

- (5/7/2024)

Arizona EMS professionals restore dignity and self-respect to a sick, unhoused patient.

MUSC Health Partners with Med-Trans to Launch Meducare 4 Air Ambulance Service in South Carolina

- (6/19/2024)

The rotor-wing service designed to enhance emergency medical transport in the region, providing services across Bamberg, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties.

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.

AMR Extends Lifeguard Season at Popular Portland, OR Parks

- (9/5/2024)

American Medical Response is keeping lifeguards at High Rocks and Glenn Otto Parks past its normal schedule due to the region's excessive heat.

Nurse Navigation Program Proves Successful in East County, California

- (11/7/2024)

The AMR program enables registered nurses to offer alternatives for non-emergency calls, decreasing unnecessary ambulance transport and emergency room visits.

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.

UT LIFESTAR Celebrates 40 Years of Serving East Tennessee

- (11/19/2024)

The organization airlifted its first patient on October 1, 1984, and since then, it has transported more than 50,000 patients.

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.

2024 Stars of Life: Rushing In When Others Rush Away

- (1/23/2025)

2024 Star of Life and AirMed flight therapist Lucie Walters helps save the life of a shooting victim in a parking lot of a hotel.

AirMed International Expands Global Presence with New Office in Dubai

- (1/30/2025)

AMI says the office opening in Dubai is a significant step in its commitment to enhancing patient-centered healthcare services in the Middle East.

Scotland Hamlin

Known for being dependable, highly skilled and hardworking, Scotland Hamlin is an example of a dedicated EMS first responder who, even on his day off, will step in to help a patient and his fellow first responders.@ Such <b>wa</b>s the case on a day in November last year, when Scotland, while off duty, saw an AMR ambulance parked along a road<b>wa</b>y with its...

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...

Lucie Walters

A brilliant first responder, who has continually demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovative thinking and a remarkable work ethic, Lucie Walters has won the respect of her leaders and peers alike. She is the recipient of multiple a<b>wa</b>rds at AirMed, including the company@s quarterly Safety A<b>wa</b>rd and their Outstanding Employee of the Quarter A<b>wa</b>rd...

AMR Joins Central New York Pilot Program to Tackle Mental Health Calls

- (3/18/2025)

The program is designed to provide faster and more effective support to a patient who is experiencing behavioral health challenges.

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 Springfield Earns CAAS Designation for Quality Patient Care

- (4/24/2025)

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services distinction recognizes excellence in EMS organizational performance and efficiency, clinical quality and other factors.

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.

AMR Named the Official EMS Partner of the San Francisco Giants

- (5/20/2025)

To commemorate the partnership, AMR unveiled a Giants-themed ambulance, honoring former catcher and current Giants President of Baseball Operations, Buster Posey.

AMR Topeka: Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate Higher Than National Average

- (5/21/2025)

According to data from the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), AMR Topeka's survival rate was nearly twice the national average.

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.

EVP and Chief Financial Officer

Brian Tierney has served in healthcare services for more than 12 years and has 25 years of finance, accounting, strategy and operations experience. As Chief Financial Officer, Tierney is responsible for all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations and procurement. Tierney has held a variety of positions in his 12 years with GMR ...

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...

EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer

Lisa Jacoba comes to Global Medical Response with more than 30 years in the human resources field. She has extensive experience working as a valued advisor to board of directors and executive leadership teams on human resources strategies. She has successfully delivered human capital solutions in large, complex, matrixed organizations in more than ...