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GMR and AMR Support First Responder Well-being Initiatives

- (5/16/2019)

Pending Connecticut legislation supports adding PTSD under worker’s compensation.

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.

GMR, AMR Deploy to Epicenter of U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak

- (3/30/2020)

Hundreds of EMTs, Paramedics and Ambulances head to New York State to provide EMS support under AMR's FEMA contract.

First responder describes experience on the front lines of COVID-19 crisis

- (4/10/2020)

Emergency medical technician Madeline Wetterhall joins retired Nutley, New Jersey police detective Steve Rogers and Shannon Bream on Fox News @ Night.

Massive Collage Honours Frontline Workers

- (4/24/2020)

When complete, it will encompass almost half a million pixels. A huge digital print of 1,000 health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the world wide COVID-19 pandemic.

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, GMR Serving Urgent Needs Daily on Front Lines of COVID-19 Fight

- (4/29/2020)

American Medical Response and its parent company, Global Medical Response, have served on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic across the United States for three months as they work directly with patients and communities impacted by the virus.

EMTs, Paramedics, and Support Staff Deployed at a Moments Notice

- (5/1/2020)

CA first responder, Kevin Anderson, traveled cross country to serve on front lines of NJ's Covid-19 crisis.

Taking the ‘Good Deed’ Challenge

- (5/11/2020)

A Tennessee man decided to show his appreciation for first responders by buying lunch for the Rural Metro Fire team at Gibbs. They are on the front lines...putting themselves in harm's way to protect us," he said.

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.

Two Selfless EMS Workers Tie the Knot in Times Square

- (5/19/2020)

AMR Paramedic Meagan Herlihy and AMR EMT Kyle Short have been on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, and were honored with a wedding during EMS Week.

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.

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.

The Changing Face of HEMS During COVID-19

- (8/6/2020)

REACH Air Medical Services' West Region Air COO, Vicky Spediacci, is among those who comment on the marathon effort of front-line caregivers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Medical Response Mobilizes Crews, Ground and Air Assets in Response to California Wildfires

- (8/23/2020)

Teams from AMR and REACH are assisting with Evacuation Efforts, Fire Line Medical Aid, and Patient Transfers.

GMR EMS Week Celebrations Focus on the Front Line

- (11/3/2020)

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

A Holiday Surprise to AMR COVID-19 Test Site Workers

- (12/23/2020)

With the Christmas holiday days away, people were lining up at COVID-19 testing sites across western Mass, sometimes waiting for hours.

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.

Major Medical Transport Firm Aids Employers as they Get Back to Business Safely

- (2/12/2021)

In 2020, Global Medical Response launched a comprehensive program to protect its 37,000 front-line employees. Soon, their clients were asking for the program to be adapted to their worksites and SafeRestart was born.

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.

Dublin, GA, Flight Nurse on the Frontlines of COVID-19

- (3/29/2021)

AirEvac Lifeteam's Britta Thomason has served on the frontlines of COVID-19 as both a flight nurse and as part of the Nurse Navigation Line for Global Medical Response crews deployed to New York and New Jersey at the beginning of the pandemic.

Taylor Swift Sends A Gift And Handwritten Note To Middle Georgia Nurse On Front Lines

- (4/16/2021)

Britta Thomason, a nurse with AirEvac Lifeteam and a Middle Georgia native, recently shared her love of Swift’s music during an interview that focused on her career as a flight nurse on the frontlines of COVID-19. Monday, Thomason got a call indicating a package from Swift’s team was on its way to her.

Cigna Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Transportation for Medicare Advantage Members

- (4/21/2021)

Cigna is working with its Medicare Advantage transportation vendor, Access2Care, which coordinates transportation for customers. Participating transportation companies will vary by location. 

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.

AT&T Launches Animal-Assisted Therapy for First Responders

- (6/8/2021)

In advance of the 2021 storm season, FirstNet, Built with AT&T is introducing “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy to support public safety on the front lines. AT&T is collaborating with Global Medical Response (GMR) to provide the therapy-dog services.

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.

Tuscon EMT Jacob Dindinger to be Laid to Rest

- (8/6/2021)

Family, friends, and colleagues to gather to pay final respects to esteemed EMT.

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.

AeroCare Flies Across State Lines to Provide Care to COVID Patients

- (9/14/2021)

Since COVID began, call volumes for AeroCare have increased and they are flying longer distances to get patients to the care they need.

Vigil for Slain Independence, MO, Police Officer Draws Hundreds

- (9/17/2021)

AMR team members joined hundreds of others to mourn and honor Blaize Madrid-Evans, a former AMR EMT who had joined the police force and was killed in the line of duty.

Fallen Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans' Donated Kidney Goes to Springfield, Missouri Officer

- (9/21/2021)

Springfield police officer Mark Priebe, severely injured in the line of duty in 2020 and in need of a new kidney for a few months, had surgery Saturday to receive one of Madrid-Evans' kidneys.

Flags to Half-staff Friday to Honor Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans

- (9/24/2021)

Gov. Mike Parson has ordered flags in Jackson County to half-staff on Friday in honor of Independence police officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, who was killed last week in the line of duty.

Meet Our Veterans

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Jeremey Shumaker

After serving in the Army and Army Reserves, Jeremey is able to serve his hometown with AMR.

Kenneth Denk

Kenneth credits the military for preparing him for his role at GMR.

Mark Campbell

The belief in service to one’s country runs deeply in Mark Campbell’s family.

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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...

Aaron Fajardo

Facing down fire is nothing new for Aaron Fajardo, a firefighter/EMT with more than a decade of experience. But facing down gunfire is, quite fortunately, a rarer occasion. @ Last July, Aaron <b>wa</b>s part of a three-man engine crew dispatched to a collision involving two vehicles. Within minutes of the engine@s arrival on scene, one of the motorists ...

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...

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...

Andrea Strongman

American Medical Response Santa Rosa, California If you are lucky enough to be partnered with Andrea your chances of having a slow shift tend to be limited since she has a reputation of being dispatched whenever a big event or rough call occurs. This reputation <b>wa</b>s solidified on October 8, 2017, when a devastating fire hit the Sonoma Valley regio...

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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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.

Getting Answers: Pandemic's Impact on Those on the Frontlines

- (2/15/2022)

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders are still on the front lines seeing an increase of patients while facing staffing shortages.

DC Nurse Triage Line Prevents Thousands of Unnecessary ER Trips, Fire Chief Says

- (2/24/2022)

Four years into a D.C. program in which nurses answer some 911 calls, officials say it's making a difference and saving thousands of people unnecessary trips to the emergency room.

AMR Awarded Five-Year $1.2B Contract As FEMA's National Medical Transport and Support Provider

- (4/28/2022)

GMR, the parent company of AMR, says the new contract begins on May 1, 2022 and continues through April 30, 2027.

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.

A Day in the Life: Medical Helicopter Pilot Trey Williamson

- (6/23/2022)

Read about the fascinating work of a Med-Trans Corp. line pilot, who works an interesting schedule, servicing Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville, South Carolina.

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.

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..

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.

14 Local First Responders Are Headed to Paramedic School as Part of Award-Winning EWYL Program

- (8/29/2022)

The first responders from Life Line Ambulance will eventually serve communities in northern Arizona.

Dekalb County's Nurse Navigation Program Works to Redirect Non-Emergency 911 Calls

- (9/8/2022)

Dispatchers in the Georgia county transfer calls to registered nurses on a line operated out of Texas, if they think the call isn't an actual emergency.

Sonoma County Dispatchers Stayed on The Line to Help Others, Even Though Their Own Homes Were in Peril

- (10/21/2022)

The EMS professionals remained calm when a series of fires roared west across Sonoma County in California in early October.

Air Evac Lifeteam Pilot Honored as Pilot of the Year by National EMS Pilots Association

- (11/8/2022)

Pilot Richard Wyckoff, based out of Licking County, Ohio, was nominated for the award by his coworkers for his dedication and spirit of excellence in his service.

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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.

The Largest Nurse Navigation System in the Country Celebrates Five Years in Washington, D.C.

- (4/19/2023)

Implemented in 2018, the Right Care, Right Now nurse triage line remains the largest such program in the country.

Life Line Ambulance Awarded Grant To Assist With Education

- (6/19/2023)

Life Line Ambulance has received a $25,000 grant that will go toward increasing paramedic training.

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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.

AirMedCare Network Implements Grace Period for Maui Subscribers

- (8/28/2023)

AMCN will be extending a 120-day grace period for active subscribers in Maui whose memberships are expiring within that time frame.

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...

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,...

Lauri Wempen

Lauri Wempen is being honored as a Star of Life for her leadership and service to her community and to clinicians throughout her state. Lauri has been with Guardian Flight Wyoming for the past six years and has been working in EMS in communities throughout Wyoming for the past 35 years. Among her many achievements, Lauri served as the EMS Director ...

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...

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...

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.

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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.

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 ...

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...

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