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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 Announces Organizational Change

- (4/25/2019)

Company aligns air, ground, membership and fire operations.

Global Medical Response Announces Key Executive Appointments

- (7/31/2019)

Dr. Ed Racht, CMO and Sean Tuley, CIO, assume leadership roles.

How Air Evac Lifeteam is Helping Crews Prepare for a Pilot Incapacitation Event

- (12/6/2019)

Air Evac is sharing its training tools and insights with the industry so that other organizations can prepare for the rare but potentially catastrophic emergency of pilot incapacitation.

GMR to Sponsor Annual NTT IndyCar Series Road Race at IMS

- (12/10/2019)

GMR Grand Prix, AMR Safety Team, All Clear Foundation Join Forces with INDYCAR to Fuel Season-Long Salute to First Responders.

Miami Super Bowl Host Committee Announces Five New Official Partners

- (12/23/2019)

Five industry leaders, including American Medical Response,a Global Medical Response Solution, have partnered with the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee as the city hosts its 11th Super Bowl which takes place February 2, 2020.

Air Evac Lifeteam Adjusts to New Normal

- (4/13/2020)

As medical industries across the country continue to take the brunt of the covid-19 virus, there's one specific part of the industry that has been affected that you may not be thinking about.

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.

RWS Entertainment Group Partners With CrowdRX to Create Universal Health Protocols to Keep Performing Artists Safe

- (7/14/2020)

CrowdRX's national medical director, Dr. Matt Friedman, has developed the Health and Hygiene Protocol for Performing Artists to standardize the safety and protection of performers in the live entertainment industry worldwide.

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.

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.

Sierra Lifeflight Employee Receives Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical Services

- (9/14/2020)

Lisa Davis, Clinical Base Manager for Sierra Lifeflight, has been recognized with the Association of Air Medical Services 2020 Fixed Wing Award of Excellence.

Ambulance Companies in Colorado Need PPE Funding

- (12/3/2020)

Ambulance companies in Colorado and across the nation say COVID-19 has the industry at a breaking point.

Randy Owen on CNBC

- (12/4/2020)

Randy Owen, GMR Chief Executive Officer, joins Acadian CEO Richard Zuschlag on CNBC's Squawk on the Street to discuss the current state of the EMS industry and the impact COVID-19 has had on frontline caregivers.

Ban on Surprise Medical Bills Could Reshape U.S. Air Ambulance Industry

- (1/20/2021)

Several sections in the No Surprises Act focus specifically on air ambulances, making it potentially the most consequential legislation for the U.S. air ambulance industry since the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

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.

GMR's Rural/Metro Fire Operations Completes Asset Purchase of Capstone Fire & Safety Management Operations

- (3/8/2021)

Agreement will Enhance GMR’s Portfolio of Wildland, Industrial and Technical Fire Services.

GMR to Honor Frontline EMS Caregivers

- (5/14/2021)

As part of the 2021 Global Medical Response Grand Prix weekend hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, GMR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will honor frontline EMS caregivers and their families.

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.

Pay Contributing to EMT shortage

- (6/1/2021)

So, why not bump up the pay to get more people interested in the field? Medicare and Medicaid rates don't cover even the cost of a call despite the need for readiness, that is really what this industry is all about.

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.

Issue of Ambulance Response Times Sheds Light on Larger EMS Industry Problems

- (7/6/2021)

Measuring response times is tricky, as calls are prioritized based on need. There are many factors at play, including an industry-wide shortage of EMTs and paramedics.

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.

Overview

Discover what makes Global Medical Response the leading healthcare provider for emergency medical care in the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

News

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

Jackson Coats

Spending 29 years in the same industry is an achievement worthy of an a<b>wa</b>rd all on its own. Yet with almost three decades under his belt, Jackson Coats is even more dedicated to his profession, his teammates and his patients than he <b>wa</b>s on the day he first started. Every year, Jackson seeks out new knowledge and certifications. He has instructed co...

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...

Rebecca Hartman

Rebecca Hartman has grown up in the emergency medical services industry. She@s been part of the team at Abbott for the past decade, but first became involved in EMS when she <b>wa</b>s 16 years old. As lead field training officer, Becca oversees trainers, conducts case reviews and helps mentor team members @ all while continuing to work in the field. @ ...

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 ...

Randy Nichols

American Medical Response LaGrange, Georgia Randy has been a member of AMR in LaGrange, Georgia, for four years. He started as an EMT but quickly progressed to paramedic. He has also taken on additional duties including FTO/Shift Supervisor, Disaster Response Team member, Director of Education and part-time fleet mechanic@all while making sure th...

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

- (11/22/2021)

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

New Long Island Program Pays Students While Training to Become EMTs

- (11/24/2021)

Seven people have graduated from the first Long Island class of "Earn While You Learn," where students get paidwhile training to become an EMT.

Mississippi EMS Workforce Shortage Nearing Critical Levels

- (11/29/2021)

The issue is so dire that two associations in the EMS industry sent a letter to Congress pushing for a hearing to address the shortfall.

Air Evac Lifeteam Flight Paramedic Celebrates Career Milestone 2

- (11/30/2021)

AELs Tom Allen has flown more than 250 patients.

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...

Serving the Community: Guardian Flight to Open New Base in Winner

- (12/28/2021)

The new operation will provide lifesaving care to residents in emergency situations in Winner, South Dakota

COVID and HEMS

- (1/24/2022)

Through nearly two years of pandemic, the HEMS industry has been hit hard but proven resilient.

AirMedCare Network Partners with NASCAR Superstar Corey LaJoie

- (1/26/2022)

AirMedCare Network and third generation racecar driver Corey LaJoie team up for 2022 season

As Major Festivals Drop Pandemic Protocols, the Event Industry Faces New Opportunity

- (2/18/2022)

Coachella and Stagecoach are now among the first to loosen their pandemic protocols, but health experts say much of the industry is still taking a conservative approach.

GMR COO Featured on Podcast

- (3/3/2022)

Ted Van Horne, COO, is featured on a Sirius XM Business podcast about workforce shortages and labor issues in EMS.

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Reacreditation

- (3/29/2022)

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

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

Port of Spain EMT to Be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C.

- (5/2/2022)

Renata Baboolal with GMR Trinidad and Tobago was recently named one of 33 GMR Stars of Life.

Guardian Flight Opens Base in Gaylord, Michigan

- (5/5/2022)

New operation provides lifesaving flights to area residents and will be staffed by four pilots, two flight nurses and two flight paramedics.

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.

AirMed International Awarded CAMTS Accreditation

- (9/8/2022)

CAMTS accreditation is the highest standard that can be achieved in the air medical industry.

Cost Issues Lead AMR to Shut Down Non-Emergency Ambulance Division in LA County

- (9/13/2022)

The closure will take place over the next 180 days. AMR will redirect these non-emergency resources to support core emergency operations.

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Sends Teams to Florida in Response to Hurricane Ian

- (9/28/2022)

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) team includes 37 ambulance strike teams who will deploy to Florida for 14 days.

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.

75 Years of Service, Rural Metro Fire Celebrates Major Milestone

- (2/2/2023)

The fire service was founded in 1948 by Lou Witzeman, after he watched a neighbor’s home in Scottsdale, Arizona burn down with no response from the local fire department.

GrandView Transplant Announced to Provide Organ Transplant Aviation Transportation

- (2/9/2023)

Brock Miller will help guide GrandView Transplant into new phase.

Global Medical Response Appoints Nick Loporcaro as President and Chief Executive Officer

- (3/20/2023)

Loporcaro, the former CEO of Landmark Health, brings an outstanding track record of leading mission-critical and innovative healthcare companies to the market leader in mobile patient care and medical transportation.

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.

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.

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

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

AirMed International Celebrates Two Decades of Service

- (11/1/2023)

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, AirMed International was founded in 2003 by Jeffrey Tolbert, who understood the need for international air ambulance services.

David Bennett

As a retired Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) in the U.S. Army Reserve, David Bennett uses the skills he’s acquired from the military to help the patients he now serves as a flight nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam.

Donnie Wharton

A military Veteran reflects how the U.S. Armed Forces provided him with the skills and knowledge he uses today to grow innovative solutions at one of the leading emergent care services in the nation.

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...

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...

Lance Blythe

Lance Blythe is being honored as a Star of Life for providing critical care to a gunshot victim while also guiding a new nurse during the transport. The toddler had been shot in the abdomen and had lost a lot of blood. Lance not only performed his duties with calm and precision but also provided leadership and guidance to the nurse, who along with ...

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...

Stephen Schiller

A colonel with the U.S. Army recounts how the military prepared him for a career in saving lives in the air medical ambulance industry.

EMS For Life

Read the stories of GMR first responders who ultimately decided the EMS profession is the only place for them. Their career paths may inspire you.

Spokane, WA Expands Access to Medical Serivces Through AMR's Nurse Navigation Program

- (6/18/2024)

The program helps free up emergency rooms by rerouting non-critical patients to other appropriate care rather than transporting them to a hospital by ambulance.

How China Teen Was Saved When Heart Failed

- (7/18/2024)

When AMR paramedic Rose Pangburn and intern Mohammed Kadid responded to a 911 call, they found college student Catherine Cai responsive but feeling dizzy and a little sick. Then they put a heart monitor on her. Her heart was failing.

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.

Guardian Flight Director Recognized by Texas' Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve with “Seven Seals” Award

- (10/3/2024)

Director of Air Clinical Operations Jenn Liebman was recognized for her dedicated work with ESGR and support for employees who are active Guard and Reserve Service members.

Behind the Shield Podcast

- (10/28/2024)

GMR's Joshua Rose and Dr. Gerad Troutman discuss how Nurse Navigation can reduce calls and revolutionize the 911 industry.

Global Medical Response and Brindlee Fire Services Announce Purchase of Rural Metro Fire

- (10/29/2024)

Rural Metro Fire and Valley Fire Services, previously Global Medical Response companies, will join and be operated by Brindlee Fire Services under the Rural Metro Fire brand.

AMR Pueblo and Nonprofit Donate Bike to Young Cerebral Palsy Patient

- (1/24/2025)

AMR and Pueblo Diversified Industries donated the custom tricycle to Gemini, a five-year-old girl who suffers from the neurological disorders.

REACH Adds New Helicopter to Its Fleet, Enhancing Critical Care for Northern Nevada

- (1/30/2025)

The Reno community is invited to an open house to explore the new aircraft and meet the team.

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.

Eagle Air Med Pilot Jessica Meiris Offers Advice During Women of Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Among just 5.5% of female helicopter pilots in the United States, Meiris encourages aspiring aviators.

REACH Recognizes Northern Nevada Pilot Kezia Basnett During Women of Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Among just 9.57% of female pilots in the United States, Basnett encourages aspiring aviators.

Breaking the Barrier: AirCare II Celebrates Women in Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Pilot Andrea Papp reflects on her career in aviation in hopes to inspire the next generation of women aviators.

Daniel Laguna

Dan Laguna is being recognized for a lifetime of service that includes both the EMS industry and the military. His life has been compared to a Hollywood movie with early-life hardships overcome, a highly decorated career in the Green Berets, including combat in Operation Desert Storm and Mogadishu, Somalia, where he participated in the famous @Blac...

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/Medic West Las Vegas' EWYL Program Offers Paid Training for EMT Certification

- (4/1/2025)

AMR's Earn While You Learn program provides participants with a paid pathway to a career as an EMT, addressing staffing challenges in the EMS industry, both nationally and locally.

AMR's EWYL Program Hailed as Innovative in Adding New EMTs to Industry

- (5/13/2025)

The Earn While You Learn program pays students in training to become EMTs, and after certification, gives them a commensurate pay increase and comprehensive benefits package.

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 Paramedic Nationally Recognized as Emerging EMS Leader

- (7/7/2025)

AMR McMinn County (TN) Critical Care Transport Paramedic Andy Hardy has been awarded the American Ambulance Association EMSNext Award for 2025.

SVP, Business Development

Jeffery McCollom has more than 18 years of service in the EMS industry with a distinguished career history.During his career, McCollom has managed all aspects of EMS operations and delivery of services, including fleet maintenance, administration, MIS, accounting, human resources, materials management, safety and risk and business development in mu...

Chief Corporate Development Officer

Tricia Frachetti is Chief Corporate Development Officer@for Global Medical Response. She is focused on GMR@s organizational and transformational strategies and works collaboratively with both operations and support leaders across GMR to drive development and execution of key initiatives. @@ She has nearly 20 years of experience supporting developm...