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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.

A Global Medical Response with a Local Solution

- (3/21/2019)

Air medical transport relies on helicopters, from the H125 to twin-engine aircraft, to bring critically ill or injured people to intensive-care facilities.

MetroCare/AMR Continues Operations in Abilene, TX After Widespread Tornado Damage

- (5/18/2019)

All crew members have checked in safe. Company encourages residents across the country to heed emergency warnings.

Anchorage Medics Class Aims to Stop the Bleed

- (5/22/2019)

Providence Alaska Medical Center staff shared vital first aid skills with Anchorage residents in a class focused on how to halt blood loss from major injuries.

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.

Guardian Flight to Open Helicopter Base in Kenai, Alaska

- (3/10/2020)

Guardian Flight begins serving the Kenai Peninsula this spring.

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 Assists West Point Fire

- (5/29/2020)

The West Point, GA, Fire Department and American Medical Response in LaGrange have formed a partnership to ensure the medical needs of Troup County residents are met.

AMR Paramedic and EMT Honored For Saving Children From Apartment Fire

- (7/30/2020)

Waterbury, CT, AMR's Keith Slater and Michael Messenger were recognized by local dignitaries for their quick thinking and heroic actions that saved the lives of 14 families during a building fire.

EMS Crews Around the Country Deploy to Assist in Hurricane Laura Response

- (8/28/2020)

EMS crews from around the country are deploying throughout the hard-hit areas of Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday.

Guardian Flight Opens New Air Medical Base in Alamosa

- (9/3/2020)

New Operation Provides Lifesaving Care to Residents in Emergency Situations.

AMR Cheyenne Works and Plays in the Local Community

- (9/22/2020)

For 25 years, the team at American Medical Response's Cheyenne operation has provided quality medical care to Laramie County residents. This is how the AMR team makes a difference in Cheyenne and the surrounding Laramie County area.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Unveils New Firefighting Helicopter

- (10/26/2020)

Con Air 1, an Airbus H-145 utility helicopter, is equipped with a 144-gallon bucket the agency is using to battle wildfires and is shared between the District and REACH Air Medical Services.

New Signs Signify Positive Change in West Plains

- (12/14/2020)

Air Medical Group Holdings’ sign is replaced with Global Medical Response.

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.

REACH Air Medical Services Opens Air Medical Base in Salton City

- (2/5/2021)

REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) today announced the opening of its newest emergency air medical transport base in Salton City, CA.

Community Comes Together to Aid Nursing Home Residents

- (2/20/2021)

First responders from across the area and Waxahachie ISD employees worked together to facilitate the evacuation of residents from Focused Care nursing home.

Communicators as the Ultimate Integrators of the Human Experience

- (2/26/2021)

Published by IABC and authored by Donna Itzoe, SVP Marketing & Communications, the article outlines trends shaping communication in 2021 and beyond.

Springfield Housing Authority and City Partner to Provide COVID vaccines to Public Housing Residents

- (3/10/2021)

The program is part of the state’s Phase II vaccine deployment plan to vaccine eligible residents of public housing. The city’s Health and Human Services Department and American Medical Response will team up with the housing authority to provide the vaccines.

Med-Trans Corporation Announces In-Network Agreement With Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

- (4/1/2021)

BCBS members in Alabama will not receive balance bills when transported by Med-Trans

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.  

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. 

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 responders Rally Around Comrade in Time of Need

- (6/1/2021)

AMR Paramedic Carlos Lizarraga, a resident of Imperial, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He is being supported by friends, co-workers and other first responders through a fundraiser and County-long walk to raise funds for his medical expenses. 

AMR Seattle Announces Scholarships for EMT Students

- (6/8/2021)

The scholarships will provide opportunities to earn the education needed to start a rewarding career with AMR as an EMT.

Lifeguard Ambulance Service is Proud to Continue Serving Morgan County Residents

- (6/8/2021)

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

New Firehall for Corryton

- (6/9/2021)

Captain Jeff Bagwell of Rural Metro said residents can expect faster response times for many areas and a better facility for the first responders based there. It is funded entirely by Rural Metro.

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.

During a Wildfire, Here’s How Dispatchers Alert Residents and Firefighters

- (7/22/2021)

Dispatchers are indispensable facets in this region’s die-hard battle against wildfires, particularly in the years since the 2017 North Bay firestorm that destroyed 5,300 homes and killed 24 people in Sonoma 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.

Guardian Flight Welcomes New Aircraft in Roseau, MN

- (8/17/2021)

New Bell 407 aircraft debuted August 9.

Guardian Flight Welcomes New Aircraft in Escanaba, MI

- (8/17/2021)

New Bell 407 went into service on August 9

Global Medical Response Completes Asset Purchase of Hunter Ambulance Group

- (9/20/2021)

Hunter is one of the largest private ambulance providers in the New York City metro area.

Guardian Flight Welcomes New Aircraft In Devils Lake

- (9/27/2021)

The Bell 407 went into service on Monday, September 27.

Guardian Flight Welcomes New Aircraft in Williston

- (10/4/2021)

The Bell 407 is more comfortable for employees and patients and has more room.

Hospital Wing is Now a Part of the Global Medical Response Family of Companies

- (10/4/2021)

For 35 years, Hospital Wing has provided the highest level of care to the critically ill and injured in the Mid-South.

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.

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.

Nicholas Cox

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

Children's of Alabama New Helicopter Will Help Sick Children Get Faster Care

- (10/15/2021)

The Airbus H145 replaces the previous helicopter in use since 2012.

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Rural Metro Yuma Firefighters Build Wheelchair Ramp for Local Resident

- (10/27/2021)

The materials for the construction of the ramp were generously donated by Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company.

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."

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...

Brandon Jones

EMSA@ Tulsa, Oklahoma Some people are known to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Brandon Jones is known to wear his life@s mission on his forearm @ literally. Two verses from the 82nd Psalm are tattooed on Brandon@s arm and speak to his commitment to be a servant and protector of those in need. It@s both ironic and poignant, given that Brandon ...

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 ...

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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Air Evac Lifeteam Lands at Texas High School for Hands-On Lesson

- (11/22/2021)

An AEL helicopter landed at Sherman High School in Sherman, TX, to demonstrate the roles of flight paramedics and flight nurses to more than 100 health sciences students.

AMR Transports Nursing Facility Residents to Families for Thanksgiving

- (11/29/2021)

American Medical Response (AMR) made round trips so nursing facility residents can be with their family for the holiday.

Annual Event Benefits Local Organizations

- (12/13/2021)

The "Stuff the Truck” event encourages local residents to donate nonperishable food items, baby food and formula, cat and dog food and toys among other items.

AMR and Rochester, NY County Launch Nurse Navigation Program

- (1/10/2022)

Program will provide residents access with greater care options to meet specific medical needs.

Design System

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.

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.

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Reacreditation

- (3/29/2022)

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

Courieis: We Must Focus on First Responder Mental Health, Wellbeing

- (4/12/2022)

Not many of us can understand or empathize with the things first responders encounter during an emergency or even on a daily basis.

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

- (4/29/2022)

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

AMR Lewis County Celebrates 40 Years of Service

- (5/12/2022)

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

REACH Air Medical Services Announces Plans to Open Base in Colusa County

- (6/15/2022)

The base, located in Williams along Interstate 5 in California, will provide care for area patients who need immediate medical transport.

REACH Air Medical Services Base Now Operating in Colusa County

- (7/28/2022)

Located in Williams along Interstate 5, the new base in California will provide service to Colusa County and the surrounding regions.

Air Evac's No Cost Services to Logan County's Residents Continue

- (8/10/2022)

The Logan County Commission in West Virginia reapproved its yearly municipal site plan agreement with the AirMedCare Network, which provides the AEL service.

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.

Sonoma County Fire District Adds REACH Multi-Role Helicopter for Fire and Medevac Services

- (10/25/2022)

The Airbus H135 helicopter, known as Sonoma County 1, launched in October.

We Learned First-Hand The Need to Save Our Hospitals

- (11/8/2022)

A resident of Lee County in Iowa shares personal story and encourages neighbors to have Air Evac Lifeteam coverage.

Jason Talbott

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

Privacy-Policy 2022

NTSB Releases Preliminary Findings on Fatal Maui Hawaii Life Flight Crash

- (1/6/2023)

The government agency is releasing new information about the final moments of a Hawaii Life Flight aircraft before it went down.

El Cajon, Calif. Launches Nurse Navigation Program

- (1/18/2023)

AMR is helping the City of El Cajon residents get the right care, at the right place at the right time when they call 911.

Air Evac Lifeteam opens new emergency Air Ambulance Base in Georgia

- (3/21/2023)

Air Evac Lifeteam has announced that its newest air medical transport base in Laurens County, GA, is now in service.

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.

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.

American Medical Response Welcomes New EMS Medical Director for South Mississippi

- (5/3/2023)

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

AeroCare Opens New Air Medical Base in Parker, Arizona

- (6/5/2023)

The new base will provide service to La Paz Regional Medical Center, the town of Parker and surrounding communities.

REACH Air Medical Services and Williams Fire Protection Authority Announce Public Safety Partnership

- (8/28/2023)

The partnership brings a dedicated helicopter capable of critical care air medical services, aerial fire reconnaissance and firefighting to Colusa County.

Chairman Bost Leads Bill to Protect Veteran Access to Emergency Transportation

- (9/25/2023)

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released a statement after he introduced H.R. 5530, the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act.

American Medical Response Provides Family with Special Gift on Christmas

- (12/27/2023)

AMR's Home for the Holidays program allowed 7-year-old, Lea Barrow of San Bernardino, California to spend Christmas with her family at home, instead of in a hospital room.

AMR Provides California Family with Special Gift on Christmas

- (1/23/2024)

AMR's Home for the Holidays program allowed a hospice patient in Riverside to spend a day at home with his family.

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.

Michael Taboniar

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

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 ...

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...

Guardian Flight Celebrates Community Health Aides

- (9/10/2024)

Guardian Flight is excited to celebrate Community Health Aide Appreciation Day on September 10, recognizing the contributions of community health aides throughout Alaska.

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.

GMR Launches Major Fleet Expansion to Strengthen Critical Care in Rural and Urban Communities

- (11/8/2024)

New aircraft investments aim to address healthcare access challenges, modernize air medical services and support patients in hard-to-reach areas.

GMR Announces Sale of GrandView Aviation to Wheels Up

- (11/14/2024)

The sale marks a strategic shift for GMR.

AMR Pueblo Honored as EMS Ambulance Service of the Year

- (11/14/2024)

The operation was awarded the recognition for its unwavering dedication to serving the residents of the county with top-tier emergency medical care.

GMR’s Financial Outlook Revised to Positive by Moody’s and S&P: A Testament to Leadership and Innovation

- (12/3/2024)

Acknowledgment reflects GMR’s operational strength and dedication to life-saving care.

AMR Redlands Gives Special Gift this Christmas

- (12/26/2024)

One-year-old resident of Children’s Sub-Acute Center in San Bernardino, CA spends Christmas with family through AMR's Home for the Holidays program.

First Responders Rise to the Challenge

- (1/24/2025)

Baldwin County is currently experiencing a historic winter weather event that began January 21, 2025, and has received a record breaking nine inches of snow.

AMR Hartford Among the Few Providing Whole Blood Transfusion

- (2/3/2025)

AMR's new policy saved 70-year-old Clifton Brandon of Connecticut, who reunited with the paramedics who gave him the critical prehospital blood transfusion.

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ed Racht has been involved in emergency medical services and healthcare systems for more than 30 years. He currently serves as chair of the Texas EMS, Trauma and Acute Care Foundation, an organization that provides advocacy, strategic planning and healthcare system credentialing in the State of Texas.Dr. Racht has been chief medical officer for...

Board Member

Jon R. Krohmer, M.D., FACEP, FAEMS is a volunteer with the National EMS Museum, a member of the Panel of Commissioners for the Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), and is a non-executive director of Velico Medical. He is an EMS Subject Matter Expert for the Cambridge Consulting Group, and an Associate Medical Editor for the...

Board Member

Dr. Andrew McCoy, MD MS, is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Program Director for the EMS Fellowship at the University of Washington. He completed medical school at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, and holds a Master in Clinical Trials at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. McCoy ...