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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.

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.

Life Force Air Medical Pilot Dies from COVID-19, EMS Colleagues Mourn

- (1/6/2021)

LifeForce Air Medical announced the passing of one of their own. Pilot 'Stu Baze' passed away after battling the coronavirus, his colleagues along with Erlanger officials and other first responders and EMS agencies gjoined in prayer in support of Baze and his family.

Longtime TN Firefighter Dies from COVID-19

- (1/8/2021)

John Howell Clift, a firefighter with Knoxville's Rural Metro Fire Department for more than 40 years, died Saturday after he was hospitalized with the virus in early December.

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.

Multistate Procession Honoring EMS Workers Stopping in Knoxville

- (7/16/2021)

On Monday, a procession honoring EMS workers will be stopping in Knoxville as they travel toward Arlington, Virginia. The multistate procession is a part of the countdown to the Weekend of Honor which recognizes the more than 144 EMS and air medical personnel who have died in the line of duty.

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.

NEMSMS Honors EMS, Air Medical Fallen with Cross-Country Procession, Memorial Events

- (7/19/2021)

An opening ceremony at GMR's Texas HQ launched the 2021 NEMSMS. Follow all the media coverage of that and subsequent events to remember the 144 who gave their lives in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.

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.

Arizona Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor EMT Jacob Dindinger

- (7/30/2021)

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, July 31, 2021, to honor Tucson Emergency Medical Technician Jacob Dindinger, who last night died from his injuries from a shooting earlier this month as he was responding to a house fire.

Hundreds Gather to Honor Slain Tucson EMT Jacob Dindinger

- (8/10/2021)

The procession and memorial service for EMT Jacob Dindinger of American Medical Response at Casas Church in Oro Valley on Aug. 9, 2021.

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.

Santa Maria Area Firefighters, Paramedic in New York City for 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

- (9/11/2021)

Retired Santa Barbara County Fire Department engineer Ron Vasquez and retired American Medical Response paramedic Ed Mulder are also part of this year's pilgrimage to honor the 343 firefighters and paramedics who died trying to rescue people trapped in the Twin Towers.

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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.

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.

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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...

James Brodigan

James (Jim) Brodigan is being honored as a star of life for his quick actions that enabled an elderly patient to reach a local ICU. Jim <b>wa</b>s off duty pursuing his hobby when he visited the home of a man who had an old pinball machine for sale. The man suddenly paled, weakened and became short of breath. Soon, he collapsed to the floor and <b>wa</b>s unresp...

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 ...

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...

Wendy Unmacht

Wendy Unmacht is being honored as a Star of Life for a career that has featured more clinical saves than her supervisors can count. Throughout her tenure, she has consistently worked to ensure that her patients are all well taken care of. That same level of compassion extends to her colleagues as well. In fact, it is her selfless approach that has ...

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...

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...

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...

Lynford Lewis

Mentor. Caregiver. Change agent. Those are all words used to describe Lynford Lewis. @ As a teacher, Lynford helps new team members acclimate to the EMS profession. He is respected by his peers for the <b>wa</b>y he approaches his job, cares for patients and advocates for his team. Lynford demonstrates a positive attitude and solution-focused mindset. A...

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...

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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...

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New Mexico EMT to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Jack Rathgeber is being honored for the actions he took during an off-highway rescue call to access a patient.

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.

Save a Child from Being Left in a Hot Vehicle

- (6/30/2022)

According to AMR, 52 children died in 2018 after being left in hot cars; a record year for the United States.

Fallen First Responders to be Honored at National EMS Moving Honors Procession

- (7/8/2022)

The multistate procession marks the countdown to the National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor.

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.

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.

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Honored Paramedics Who Died in Line of Duty

- (7/18/2022)

Emergency responders in Rutherford County recognized the National EMS Memorial when it stopped in Murfreesboro, Tennessee..

Lifeguard EMS Observes South Carolina Overdose Awareness Day, Receives Proclamation from Governor

- (8/11/2022)

Governor Henry McMaster’s proclamation of Aug. 31 as statewide overdose awareness day aims to recognize and stop overdose deaths.

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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.

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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.

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Community Honors First Responder

- (9/11/2023)

On Thursday, Aug. 7, the Lanai community came together to honor AMR EMT Tony Simpson who died in the Lahaina fire.

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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.

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...

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,...

Kyle Brule

Kyle Brule valiantly pulled a woman to safety from a burning vehicle. It happened while he <b>wa</b>s driving home from work on an interstate. That@s when Kyle noticed traffic coming to a stop and drivers pulling off on the shoulder. Kyle then approached the incident and noticed an overturned van that <b>wa</b>s engulfed in flames. As he approached the vehicle, ...

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...

Jack Rathgeber

Jack Rathgeber is dedicated to service, no matter where it takes him, even if it requires traveling by mule to treat a patient who suffered broken ribs and bones in a mountainous area. The situation happened while Jack <b>wa</b>s on duty as a supervisor and a call came in about a person in the mountains who had suffered trauma and <b>wa</b>s stuck in a ravine. V...

Eric Bradshaw

Eric Bradshaw saved a patient who had suffered multiple wounds. Eric and his engine company responded to a motor vehicle accident in which a patient suffered multiple and serious injuries that threatened her survival. The patient <b>wa</b>s also at risk of having her leg amputated near her hip. By providing fast, life-saving interventions, Eric managed to...

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...

Darla Biggerstaff

Darla Biggerstaff@s unique ability to handle stressful situations with ease and expert execution has garnered her a reputation for outstanding commitment to service. With one simple set of rules: No one dies, no one multiplies (a reference to patient and crew safety and how they won@t become additional patients on her <b>wa</b>tch), and no one is allowed ...

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...

Nurse Navigation Contact

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.

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Heather James

Heather James is being applauded for delivering and saving a baby, who <b>wa</b>s born pulseless while the expectant mother <b>wa</b>s being taken to the hospital.@ It happened last June when the patient began experiencing labor in the ambulance that <b>wa</b>s being driven by Heather@s partner, AEMT Amanda Owens. Heather, who successfully delivered the infant, then n...

Matthew Lambert

A passionate EMS advocate in his community, Matthew Lambert is praised for taking a strong initiative in keeping his neighborhood a<b>wa</b>re of the role and services of his EMS operation. A selfless teacher to many students, Matthew is commended for going out of his <b>wa</b>y to help his fellow clinicians know and understand the latest advancements in the eme...

Alyssa Meier

Alyssa Meier demonstrated immense courage and dedication when she put her welfare aside to care for a patient who <b>wa</b>s trapped in a burning vehicle as a result of a fiery car crash. The accident, which happened in May 2024, involved Alyssa and her partner, Eli Melamed. Once on scene, they both helped extricate the patient, who <b>wa</b>s on fire, from the ...

Eli Melamed

Eli Melamed went above and beyond when he put his own safety at risk to care for a patient who <b>wa</b>s trapped in a burning vehicle as a result of a fiery car crash. The accident, which happened in May 2024, involved Eli and his partner, Alyssa Meier. Once on scene, they both helped extricate the patient, who <b>wa</b>s on fire, from the driver@s side of the ...

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...

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 Dedicates New Training Center in SD in Honor of Paramedic Who Died in Line of Duty

- (5/28/2025)

Kandace Kritz, a 20-year paramedic and mentor, died in 2022 from job-related COVID. The training center named after her, offers ample room for training and equipment.

Saluting the Fallen: National EMS Memorial Service Kicks Off Nationwide Tribute

- (6/1/2025)

29 stops across 19 states to honor 29 EMS heroes lost in the line of duty