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Airbus Signs Orders for Six EMS Helicopters

- (12/13/2018)

REACH Air Medical Services will add three H125s and two H130s to its current fleet. 

Global Medical Response Joins IMSA as Newest Corporate Partner

- (1/22/2019)

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

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.

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

- (9/3/2019)

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

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.

Global Medical Response to Acquire 2 Frasca Helicopter FTDs

- (2/25/2020)

GMR is acquiring two Frasca Level 7 helicopter flight training devices (FTDs) to support aviation training for Guardian Flight (Airbus H125 FTD)and Med-Trans Corporation (Bell 407GX FTD), for both initial and recurrent pilot training.

Message of Thanks Shines through Times Square

- (4/24/2020)

An AMR crew deployed to help New York City tackle the COVID-19 crisis stopped to view screens lit up with messages of gratitude.

Innovative Technology and Skilled Compassionate Personnel Deliver Access to Care in a Crisis

- (5/18/2020)

Global Medical Response deployed a transportation management platform to handle COVID patients in America’s hardest hit areas. 6,000 online medical transport requests for New York in 30 days.

NASCAR Salutes: AMR Workers Hit the Front Lines to Aid in New York City’s COVID-19 Response

- (7/29/2020)

AMR's Rejeanne Boissponeult and Robert Galvin are featured by the 2020 NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola, a campaign that recognizes all who have gone above and beyond to keep their fellow members of society safe and healthy.

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.

Buffalo, NY, Mayor Brown Joins AMR for Graduation of Newly Certified EMTs and Discussion of Diversity

- (8/10/2020)

AMR Buffalo's Innovative "Earn While You Learn" Program has graduated 56% women and 51% minorities since its inception.

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.

Off-duty Officers, AMR Paramedic Honored

- (10/23/2020)

The city of Waco presented Waco PD officer Adam Beseda, Lacy Lakeview PD Lt. David Cummings and AMR's Richard Lednicky, who is also a city councilman in Lacy Lakeview, with life-saving awards.

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.

AMR Releases Statement on EMSA Contract

- (10/28/2020)

American Medical Response notifies Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) of contract termination.

GMR EMS Week Celebrations Focus on the Front Line

- (11/3/2020)

Company extends childcare stipends, distributes 30,000 recognition bonuses for frontline caregivers.

New Signs Signify Positive Change in West Plains

- (12/14/2020)

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

Helping Aspiring EMT’s Gain Hands-On Experience

- (12/23/2020)

The city of Buffalo has joined the American Medical Response team in a launch of their 9th Earn While You Learn Academy.

Springfield Sets up COVID Vaccines for First Responders

- (1/8/2021)

Health Commissioner Helen R. Caulton Harris said Thursday that the city will provide coronavirus vaccines to hundreds of first responders next week.

First Responder Recounts Deployment to NYC Amid COVID-19 Surge, Overseeing Vaccines Back Home

- (1/13/2021)

As the vaccine rolls out across North Texas, AMR first responder Michael Marsh is especially aware of just how far the medical community has come. In March, Marsh the Operations Manager in Arlington for American Medical Response, was deployed to New York City as the first COVID-19 surge paralyzed the city.

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.

FEMA COVID-19 Vaccine Site Opens in Arlington

- (2/26/2021)

This effort is a partnership between the federal government, the City of Arlington, Tarrant County Public Health, the Arlington Fire Department, American Medical Response, the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys.

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.

AMR Assists in GA Tornado Response

- (4/8/2021)

Last week, there was an F4 tornado that hit the areas of Coweta County, Georgia, and the City of Newnan. Coweta County Fire called for assistance, and American Medical Response (AMR) sprung into action to assist them by immediately dispatching emergency and quick response vehicles from Troup and DeKalb Counties.

Global Medical Response Signs Agreement to Acquire Hunter Ambulance Group

- (5/6/2021)

Hunter is one of the largest private ambulance providers in the New York City metro area. The deal will be finalized later this summer.

City of Spokane Inks New Four-year Deal for Ambulance Service

- (5/20/2021)

The Spokane City Council approved a four-year contract with American Medical Response for ambulance services.

AMR/City of Rochester Working on Nurse Navigator Program

- (5/25/2021)

A new program under development may soon help defer some of the calls that don’t truly need life-saving immediate care to nurse navigators. 

New York State Assembly Members Burgos, Fernandez Join EMS Providers to Launch Earn While You Learn Training Program that Pays New EMT Recruits in New York City

- (6/29/2021)

10-Week Course Will Ease Path to Rewarding Career, Offers Competitive Pay and Flexible Schedules 

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.

Roanoke Renews Air Evac Service for Residents

- (8/5/2021)

Roanoke City Council swiftly and unanimously agreed to renew its service contract with Air Evac Lifeteam to provide emergency helicopter transportation for all Roanoke residents.

Global Medical Response Announces EMT Training & Hiring Program in Long Island

- (8/31/2021)

Earn While You Learn Class Aims to Boost NY Economy, Address EMT Shortage

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.

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.

COVID-19 Crisis at Alaska's City Hospitals Has Big Rural Impacts

- (10/1/2021)

Patient says there were no beds available, and he got moved around in the emergency room a few times before landing in a room.

Meet Our Veterans

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.

Clark Hickingbottom

Navy Veteran Clark Hickingbottom continues his commitment to serve others in his home State of Texas.

Nicholas Cox

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

Peter Broda

Broda's experience in the Coast Guard prepared him for leadership in aviation.

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.

Leadership

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.

News

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

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Sonoma County, CA, Fire District and REACH Air Medical Services Announce New Partnership

- (11/12/2021)

Partnership Will Bring Fire Reconnaissance & Fire Suppression, Search & Rescue, Advanced Life Support Air Medical Capabilities  

Ismael Esparza

Ismael Esparza is being honored as a Star of Life for putting his own life at risk while off duty and pulling a victim from a burning car on the side of a mountain. Late one October evening, Ismael <b>wa</b>s driving down a mountain road when he saw that a car had gone off the road, flipped down the embankment on its roof, and burst into flames. He could ...

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...

Overview

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.

Design System

Stars Of Life Nomination

Nominate EMS professionals who exhibit extraordinary patient care for one of the profession's highest honors as a Stars Of Life award winner.

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.

Nashua Public Health Director, Fire Chief Join AMR to Launch Paid EMT Training Program

- (2/10/2022)

Applications Due March 1 for the Earn While You Learn Program, which offers Nashua-area residents in New Hampshire a cost-free career in EMS.

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Manchester Deputy Fire Chief Celebrates First EWYL Graduating Class

- (2/24/2022)

The city's deputy fire chief in New Hampshire joined AMR on congratulating the first class of EMTs that trained through AMR’s Earn While You Learn program.

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.

Michael W. Spaulding

Spaulding flew AH-64A/D Apache helicopters for more than 23 years, and brought that experience to AEL.

Christopher Parker

Christopher Parker took the training he received as a Navy medic and built a 20+-year career at AMR.

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.

Streator City Council Approves Purchasing Two Ambulances for Ambulance Service

- (6/23/2022)

Local officials in the Illinois city reached an agreement to contract AMR to provide 911 ambulance service for the community.

Procession Honoring Fallen EMS Providers Departs Texas

- (7/13/2022)

The Moving Honors will stop in multiple cities so people can pay their respects to 72 fallen providers.

Lives Lost While Aiding Others Remembered in Follansbee

- (7/19/2022)

Various departments in the West Virginian city greeted the Moving Honors Memorial on its multi-state journey to Arlington, Virginia.

New Hampshire's Largest Cities On Track to Have Most Deadly Opioid Overdoses in Years

- (8/4/2022)

Manchester had 37 suspected opioid deaths while Nashua had 29. AMR said at this rate, both cities will see their highest number of opioid-related overdoses in five years.

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.

Decatur Picks New Ambulance Service

- (8/16/2022)

Abbott EMS will provide the city with six Advanced Life Support (ALS) units and two Quick Response Vehicles (QRV) units

NH's Two Largest Cities Averaging 80-90 Overdoses Per Month, Data Shows

- (9/19/2022)

According to AMR, there were 84 suspected opioid overdoses in Nashua and Manchester in August, bringing the total for this year to 624.

AMR Discusses Improvements at LaGrange City Council

- (9/28/2022)

Members of the city council in Georgia met with AMR officials to talk about ways the EMS service could better communicate with fire, police and local hospitals.

Longmont Starts Nurse Navigation System to Enhance Medical Help

- (10/3/2022)

The Nurse Navigation Program is provided through American Medical Response and began September 27 in the Colorado city.

In Manchester And Nashua, Fentanyl Death Toll Keeps Rising

- (10/24/2022)

According to data released American Medical Response, there were 77 suspected opioid overdoses in both New Hampshire cities in September.

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.

New Nurse Navigation Program in Aurora, CO

- (11/4/2022)

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

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.

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.

California City Launches Nurse Navigation Program

- (2/1/2023)

The city of El Cajon, Calif., has launched a pilot program that aims to decrease the number of unnecessary ambulance calls and emergency room visits, while reducing costs.

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.

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.

Air Evac Lifeteam Opens New Air Medical Base in London, Kentucky

- (6/8/2023)

The new base will provide service to London and surrounding communities.

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.

Air Evac Opens New Air Medical Base in Pauls Valley

- (7/19/2023)

The new base will provide service to Pauls Valley and surrounding communities.

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.

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

AMR To Begin Ambulance Service in Edmond, OK, in January 2024

- (12/13/2023)

The Edmond Oklahoma City Council unanimously approved a contract with a AMR to provide ambulance service within the city limits beginning January 9 of next year.

Remembering Our AEL Crew

- (1/22/2024)

The GMR family is heartbroken to report that three AEL crew members have perished in an accident that occurred on Saturday, January 20.

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.

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...

Med-Trans Announces New Partnership with Med-Force

- (6/17/2024)

The partnership strengthens air medical services within the Quad Cities.

GMR Mobilizes First Responders, Ambulances, Air Medical Aircraft and more as Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall

- (8/6/2024)

As part of American Medical Response's (AMR) FEMA contract, GMR is deploying ground, air and medical transportation assets to help coastal communities in Debby’s path.

Jesus Velazco

Jesus Velazco served his country as a military policeman in the U.S. Army. The skills and lessons he learned there continue to serve him in his civilian role with AMR.

911 Nurse Navigation

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.

DeKalb County Using Nurses For 911 Calls to Help Lower Response Times

- (2/3/2025)

GMR's Nurse Navigation program allows dispatchers to send calls that are not high priority to a system of nurses who can assess the best care for them.

Jason L'Odense

Jason L@Odense is the chief information officer (CIO) for Global Medical Response. L@Odense, who joined GMR in 2014, has an extensive background in global IT operations, bringing with him more than 20 years of leadership experience in IT infrastructure, operations and applications.@ Prior to his appointment as CIO, L@Odense served as GMR@s vice p...