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Global Medical Response Joins IMSA as Newest Corporate Partner

- (1/22/2019)

Partnership with industry leader expands IMSA's medical support and incident response.

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.

GMR Sends Second Major Shipment of Ambulances, Medical Equipment and Supplies to Rebuild Bahamas EMS System

- (9/23/2019)

McKesson, ZOLL, Ferno and Direct Relief join GMR in donating much-needed medical supplies after Hurricane Dorian. GMR donates 8 ambulances to the islands.

Rural Metro Fire Captain Wins 2019 Top First Responder Award

- (11/22/2019)

Rural Metro Fire Department's Captain Martin Mendez says he knew this was his calling from the first time he shadowed a firefighter as a teenager.

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 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.

Medical Services Firm Heads to New Castle Hills Office Building

- (6/16/2020)

Global Medical Response is moving its Lewisville, TX offices to the Realm at Castle Hills office building. GMR CEO Randy Owen said, "We wanted one location to bring some of our metroplex teams together with easy access to major thoroughfares and DFW International Airport, as well as access to top-notch amenities and technology."

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.

Arkansas Air Evac Lifeteam Crews Now Carrying Blood on Every Flight

- (8/7/2020)

The bases partnered with the American Red Cross to start carrying blood and blood products on board their aircraft.

Fire, EMS Communications Take Top Honor

- (9/25/2020)

AMR Sumter County Fire and EMS Communications Center is the 283rd emergency dispatch center in the world to attain International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) status as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for its use of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS).

REACH Air Medical Services Relocates Fixed-Wing Air Medical Base to Redding

- (11/9/2020)

The 24-hour airplane base will begin operations in Redding on November 9.

AMR and UofL Health Announce New Partnership

- (11/24/2020)

This agreement will improve care and transportation experience for patients

First Responder Discusses Being Priority to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

- (12/4/2020)

Healthcare workers, nursing home residents and staff, and first responders are at the top of the list for the COVID-19 vaccine, whenever it becomes available. Jeff Bagwell, spokesperson for Rural Metro Fire – Knox County, said he and his crews are ready.

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.

Florida Chamber Safety Council Adds Two Advisory Board Members

- (2/25/2021)

The Florida Chamber Safety Council announced the addition of two new Advisory Board members. Dr. Joshua Chard, director of product and corporate safety for Altec® Industries, Inc. and Tom Baldwin, Vice President of Safety for Global Medical Response join a growing team of top safety professionals who serve a powerful role for fostering safety, heal...

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.

River Medical Achieves CAAS Reaccreditation

- (4/7/2021)

Accreditation places leading AZ ambulance provider in top 2 percent of ambulance companies nationwide.

Guardian Flight Alaska Now Serving Fort Yukon

- (6/14/2021)

Fixed Wing Air Medical Operation to Serve Arctic Circle and Surrounding Regions for Summer Months

Rural Metro Competing to Collect Blood Donations during "Remembering the Badges" blood drive

- (7/12/2021)

For the 20th anniversary of the events of 9/11, the American Red Cross hopes to collect enough pints of blood equal to the number of lives lost on that day.

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.

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

- (7/27/2021)

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

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.

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.

Duane Kuhlow

Duane is a dedicated caregiver and started his EMS career back when AMR was Hartson in 1989.

Erin Johansen

Air Force and National Guard Veteran Erin Johansen's passion for aviation stems from her upbringing around aircrafts.

Nicholas Cox

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

News

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

Halloween Safety Tips From American Medical Response

- (10/25/2021)

Dressing appropriately for trick-or-treating and carefully planning your evening can increase the likelihood of a safe and injury-free Halloween

Red Cross Sees Lowest Blood Supply in a Decade

- (11/1/2021)

A shortage of blood has been lingering for months. Supplies now at their lowest in ten years.

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."

James Tarver

James Tarver is being honored as a Star of Life for his dedication, motivation and composure in his supervisory role, even as he deals with health challenges of being on hemodialysis. James is highly respected by his coworkers who view him as a teacher who is al<b>wa</b>ys available for one-on-one talks. He stays updated on all current clinical training a...

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 ...

Rain Swift

Rain Swift is being honored as a Star of Life for her leadership when Ha<b>wa</b>ii@s communication center implemented Emergency Medical Dispatch training. The roll out of critical new soft<b>wa</b>re required an overwhelming amount of planning and implementation. Rain stepped in and took on a major role, not only with frontline mentoring, but the mentoring of t...

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...

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...

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 ...

Eric Forsythe

American Medical Response Seattle, Washington On the afternoon of January 29, 2018, Eric, a 15-year veteran, <b>wa</b>s running some errands while off-duty. After turning off a local Interstate, Eric noticed a teenage boy on the overpass standing on top of the Jersey barrier staring at the free<b>wa</b>y below. @ That@s when Eric@s instincts kicked in. He pu...

Sheri Jones

American Medical Response Las Vegas, Nevada Sheri <b>wa</b>s another hero on October 1, 2017. She <b>wa</b>s part of the initial <b>wa</b>ve of team members responding to @man down.@ She made her <b>wa</b>y to<b>wa</b>rds the incident and ended up at one of the nearby hotels finding multiple victims, all deceased. Knowing that the radio kept assigning additional calls as reports o...

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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33 GMR Team Members To Receive EMS Industry's Highest Honor

- (4/19/2022)

"Stars of Life" honorees will be recognized by AAA in Washington, D.C. in May

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.

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.

National Weather Service Posts Red Flag Warning for SW Oregon and NW California

- (8/1/2022)

The warning, which runs from noon Monday until 11 o'clock tonight, is the result of heat, instability and increasing moisture with multiple low pressure impulses.

Kelly Kjelstrom

Kelly Kjelstrom's military journey took him from the Navy to the California National Guard, the Army Reserves and, finally, to the Air Force Reserves. All of which have given him the tools and the capabilities that help him thrive in his civilian role as a Paramedic with American Medical Response. 

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,

REACH in Imperial County Now Carrying Blood on Every Flight

- (10/27/2022)

The air medical provider partners with Imperial County hospital system in California to provide blood to trauma patients.

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.

REACH Reminds OFV Enthusiasts to Play It Safe This Season

- (1/19/2023)

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

REACH Air Medical Services Shasta County Operations Now Carrying Blood on Every Flight

- (2/13/2023)

Air medical provider partners with Shasta Regional Medical Center to provide blood to trauma patients.

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

- (3/31/2023)

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

A Remarkable Woman

- (4/13/2023)

Paramedic Lisa LaRusso was a finalist for the Remarkable Woman Award in Los Angeles. On top of her tough but rewarding EMS career, she volunteered for multiple FEMA deployments and started a non-profit organization that teaches kids and parents about water safety.

REACH Air Medical Services Adds Blood Products to Elko Flights

- (5/25/2023)

The air medical provider now has the capability to administer blood to trauma patients in Elko County in Nevada.

Evansville, Ind., AMR Supervisor Named Paramedic of the Year

- (5/30/2023)

American Medical Response Supervisor James DiMarco has received the top recognition in Indiana.

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.

32 First Responders from GMR to Receive the EMS Industry’s Highest Honor

- (10/2/2023)

The Stars of Life Honorees will be recognized by the American Ambulance Association in Washington D.C. in November

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.

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,...

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...

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...

Frank Berlanga

Frank Berlanga has a contagious and caring spirit. He is being honored for his leadership in founding an Earn While You Learn (EWYL) program at his operation. Frank is described as a @team-builder@ who promotes an environment that@s friendly and dedicated to excellence in service. His peers respect him for taking the initiative on issues ranging fr...

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...

Holly Griswold

Holly Griswold started her career in the EMS industry in May 2010. She accepted a position as a Para-transit driver with Arizona Ambulance Transport. During this role she attended the EMT program. After completion and successfully passing, she <b>wa</b>sted no time in branching out into other areas of Arizona Ambulance to gain experience within the operat...

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.

Traci DeVillier

A former U.S. Coast Guard administrator is using the skills she learned in the military to manage complex projects as the top assistant with a GMR-affiliated ambulance service.

Global Medical Response Mobilizes Emergency Medical Teams in Preparation for Hurricane Helene

- (9/26/2024)

GMR deployed ground and air ambulance units, medical personnel to support communities in the storm’s path.

33 First Responders from GMR to Receive Highest EMS Honor

- (10/1/2024)

The Stars of Life Honorees will be recognized by the American Ambulance Association in Washington D.C. in November.

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 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.

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.

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.

GMR to Become First and Only Air Medical Provider Bringing Plasma to Every Corner of Oklahoma

- (1/30/2025)

The two-phase process will result in plasma being available on all aircraft in Oklahoma by the end of 2025

Mike Penna

Mike Penna is being recognized for providing essential care in <b>wa</b>r-torn Ukraine. He embarked on a remarkable journey in early 2023, deploying to the rural villages of the Donetsk region. Volunteering with an aid organization called Front Line Medics, he committed himself to providing EMS to villages grappling with the turmoil of the conflict with R...

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...

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 Honored with Prestigious EMS Awards

- (5/21/2025)

AMR in Billings, Montana earned two of the state's highest honors in the EMS industry: the EMS Service of the Year Award and the EMS for Children Pediatric Award.

AMR Urges Swimmers to Be Safe as Drowning Deaths Surges

- (6/23/2025)

Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and ranks among the top four causes of unintentional injury deaths for adults 54 and older.

Home

Global Medical Response delivers comprehensive emergency medical services to over five million patients annually. Our extensive network of ground and air clinical teams ensures the right level of care at the right time and place, regardless of the situation. With a focus on patient care and emergency response, GMR stands out as a leader in the emer...

Member Emeritus

Over the course of her career, Lynn White has championed EMS research, data evaluation, quality improvement and policy. @She recently concluded a 5 yr. term on the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC), and is currently serving on the Boards of NAEMSP, CARES, Prehospital Guidelines Consortium and the GMR Foundation for Research and Education. She ...