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Patients of Air Ambulance Services Need Coverage When it Counts

- (2/11/2019)

While many private insurers do right by their clients and cover air medical transportation at a fair rate, many pay far below the cost of the services by claiming the transport wasn’t medically necessary.

California Dispatcher Honored by IAED

- (4/26/2019)

Dispatcher of the Year Award recognizes Katerine McNulty for service during 2017 wildfires.

New Study Shows Americans Believe Air Ambulance Services Are a Critical Healthcare Service

- (7/29/2019)

The results of a new national survey of 1,240 American adults, revealing almost 90% consider air ambulances a critical service in healthcare, with 95% agreeing that these services help save lives.

Paramedics Speak About Mental Health at EMS Symposium

- (8/5/2019)

EMTs and paramedics play a large role in the health of society, and in doing so, they experience and witness many traumatic things.

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.

American Ambulance Association Honors AMR with Two AMBYs

- (10/22/2019)

AMR receives awards in the Employee Programs and Community Impact Program categories.

As Fires Rage, California Refines an Important Skill: Evacuating

- (10/30/2019)

Eighty-six patients were moved, many within a few hours, with ambulances rapidly shuttling the majority of patients and a few helicopters transporting the most serious.

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.

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.

Nilson ‘REACH’-es For His Dream Job, Saves Lives Daily

- (7/4/2020)

REACH Flight Nurse, Paul Nilson, is profiled. Nilson is based in Imperial County and has been active in the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMR Debuts Ambulances Honoring 9/11 Heroes and Victims

- (10/9/2020)

American Medical Response has adds two ambulances designed to honor the victims who died and the heroes who responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks on our country.

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.

The Life of Daryl Tombs was Celebrated with a Funeral Procession

- (1/24/2021)

The funeral of Daryl Tombs, was followed by an EMS procession to the Seaman Cemetery in Savona.

Arizona Paramedic was First Inspired by Fifth Grade Teacher

- (3/3/2021)

For 23 years, Keith Lowry, paramedic for LifeLine Ambulance, has served in emergency medical services. He was first inspired to become a paramedic by his fifth-grade teacher, who was a volunteer paramedic in upstate New York.

Med-Trans Corporation Announces In-Network Agreement With Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

- (4/1/2021)

BCBS members in Alabama will not receive balance bills when transported by Med-Trans

Med-Trans Pilot Honored With Prestigious Award

- (5/12/2021)

Pilot Melvin Hughes has received the Federal Aviation Administration's “Master Pilot” Award

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.

Flight Nurse for Air Evac Lifeteam Honored During NTT INDYCAR GMR Grand Prix Race

- (5/21/2021)

In honor of EMS Week, GMR, along with NTT INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, invited Air Evac Lifeteam Flight Nurse, Carmen Hicks, to participate in special race day events.

New Firehall for Corryton

- (6/9/2021)

Captain Jeff Bagwell of Rural Metro said residents can expect faster response times for many areas and a better facility for the first responders based there. It is funded entirely by Rural Metro.

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.

COVID-19 Testing Sites on the Central Coast May See an Increase in Patients

- (7/27/2021)

With the announcement that California will require state employees and health care workers to provide COVID-19 vaccine verification or get tested weekly, many testing centers across the Central Coast could see more people coming in for tests.

Air Evac Lifeteam Pilot Celebrates Career Milestone

- (7/27/2021)

Bradley Childress has flown more than 2,000 patients

Kurtz Ambulance Service Proud to Continue 911 Service to Tinley Park, IL

- (8/17/2021)

The company received a four-year contract extension on July 20.

AMR First Responders Serve the Community Despite Working 1 October Shooting

- (10/1/2021)

Four years after 1 October, we're learning how many first responders from American Medical Response have remained in the field.

Hospital Wing is Now a Part of the Global Medical Response Family of Companies

- (10/4/2021)

For 35 years, Hospital Wing has provided the highest level of care to the critically ill and injured in the Mid-South.

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.

Erin Johansen

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

Kenneth Ford

Ford recalls the historical events he witnessed after two-decades in the military.

Robert Keen

Air Force Veteran Robert Keen credits the military for his strong work ethic and discipline needed for success.

Shawn Hunter

As an Army veteran, Shawn Hunter has worn many hats.

Scott Hutchison

On his first day on the job as an inter-facility driver, Scott Hutchison saved a child@s life. Scott and his ambulance were stopped at a traffic light when a man in a parking lot started shouting and <b>wa</b>ving at him frantically. The man yelled that a baby <b>wa</b>s dying and asked Scott to follow him. Scott@s EMT partner <b>wa</b>s tending to a patient and couldn...

News

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

AMR Pioneers Ambulance Pilot Program in Several U.S Markets

- (10/20/2021)

Innovation Spotlight: ET3: Emergency Triage, Treat & Transport.

Membership

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First Responders Day: Air Evac Lifeteam — Critical Care Transport

- (10/28/2021)

While many may associate medical helicopter missions with serious vehicle crashes and tornado victims, missions also include patients with dangerous medical conditions who need care quickly.

Kelly Ferris

Kelly Ferris is being honored as a Star of Life for her leadership, patient care, clinical skills and commitment to her coworkers: factors that have revealed themselves in many <b>wa</b>ys during her career. She has several cardiac arrest saves@people who are alive today with no defects because she <b>wa</b>s there for them. She saved an infant choking on a suck...

Luke Combs

Luke Combs is being honored as a Star of Life for his overall contributions to his local operation, including his piloting skills, his commitment to safety and his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. Luke performs duties that are vital to his community, that@s a given for any air medical pilot. But Luke actively seeks out <b>wa</b>ys to i...

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...

Rachel Evans

Emergency Medical Services is in Rachel Evans@s blood. Rachel joined EMSA fresh out of EMT school in March 2015 and ended up working alongside many of the same people her paramedic father had decades earlier. Rachel earned her paramedic certification, with valedictorian honors, in July 2017. Since then, she@s made teaching others her mission. That ...

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. @ ...

Alex Anderson

American Medical Response Las Vegas, Nevada Alex heard about the catastrophic event in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017 and responded to station, knowing he would be needed. He <b>wa</b>s assigned a decompression unit with Dr. Barnum@they raced into action and began providing care. With his advanced skills as a CCT medic, he made a difference in many patien...

Callen Daquiaog

American Medical Response Las Vegas, Nevada (MedicWest) Callen Daquiaog is a hero and teacher among heroes. However, being the humble man that he is, he would never admit it. On October 1, 2017, he <b>wa</b>s one of many who responded to the Route 91 Festival shooting. He made life saving decisions in the face of danger. At the time, no one knew when th...

Karis Arce

American Medical Response San Francisco, California Unlike many students working their <b>wa</b>y through college, Karis did not push the easy button when it came time to choose a job. Not only did she decide to become an EMT while attending school, she also chose to work in AMR@s San Francisco operations, one of the busiest EMS systems in the state. @...

Laura Wolcott

American Medical Response Rochester, New York Laura has been a member of the AMR team since 2003. After becoming a Certified First Responder and then an EMT and volunteering at GVEMS/Caledonia Ambulance for six years, she realized she had found her calling. In 2005, she decided it <b>wa</b>s time to go back to school and get her paramedic certification....

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...

Leadership

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.

Rural Metro Fire Appoints First Female Fire Chief In 75-year History

- (1/27/2022)

Melissa Hilpert has been named Chief for Rural Metro Fire Yuma Operations.

GMR Deploys First Responders to Connecticut, Louisiana to Support Communities Overwhelmed by COVID-19

- (2/3/2022)

The Company’s ground division, AMR, and sub-contracted network providers are now responding to requests for aid from the Federal Government in nine states.

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.

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.

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Reacreditation

- (3/29/2022)

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

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.

Oregon Rural Metro Firefighter to be Honored at Annual Stars Of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Daniel MacDowell of Grants Pass was nominated for his heroic actions during a medical call involving a child experiencing an allergic reaction.

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.

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.

Dawn Penton

Former combat field medic, Dawn Penton credits her military experience in helping her build a nearly 25-year-old successful career with AMR.

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.

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.

How to Stay Warm When the Power is Out

- (12/22/2022)

As severe cold weather conditions hit many parts of the nation, it's important to know how to keep your house warm in the event of a power outage.

GrandView Transplant Announced to Provide Organ Transplant Aviation Transportation

- (2/9/2023)

Brock Miller will help guide GrandView Transplant into new phase.

AMR, MedicWest RN Retires After Nearly Five Decades in EMS

- (4/12/2023)

EMS pioneer Linda "Matt" Netski is retiring after a nearly 50-year career in the Las Vegas area.

GMR and Covenant Health Announce First Graduates of Community Paramedic Program

- (4/12/2023)

The "Earn While You Learn" Academy prepares community paramedics to staff Covenant Health’s Advanced Care at Home Program.

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.

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.

Alejandro (Alex) Labrada

Alejandro Labrada enlisted in the U.S. Army immediately after graduating high school at the age of 18.

GMR’s Strozyk Speaks to Congress on Issues Underpinning Pending Healthcare Legislation

- (2/15/2024)

AAA President and GMR Senior Vice President Randy Strozyk testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on healthcare issues impacting the delivery of EMS.

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...

Marlon Flanders

Marlon Flanders, Trinidad and Tobago, Marlon Flanders@ hard work, perseverance and passion are qualities that make him an example of EMS excellence throughout his operation. Marlon joined GMR Trinidad and Tobago in September 2013 and since then, has been an inspiring force among his teammates. His leaders describe him as a dedicated EMS professiona...

Jack Asbury

Jack Asbury is the recipient of countless a<b>wa</b>rds and recognition for the many lives of cardiac arrest patients that he@s saved, as well as for his superb patient care. @ Jack@s kind and respectful demeanor has made him well-liked by not only his co-workers and leaders, but also other members of his community. @Through his nonprofit, @Masked Miracl...

Danny Workman

When Category 5 Hurricane Ian hit the Atlantic coast, Danny Workman <b>wa</b>s one of the first to volunteer for deployment as part of a four-person neonatal team. Previously deployed three times, Danny knew what a valuable service this team would provide. The neonatal teams@ mission <b>wa</b>s to provide rotor-wing emergency mobile service to neonates in the hu...

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 ...

Kimberly Hiner

Kimberly Hiner is being honored for her tireless and selfless work on special assignments during the pandemic. Kimberly served alongside the AMR/REMSA@s SOS Team that worked with Specialized Nursing Facilities to train their staff on how to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the first stages of the pandemic when these facilities were at sig...

KC Robbins

KC Robbins exemplifies servant-leadership by helping her crew members and co-workers meet the demands of the day. As someone who is al<b>wa</b>ys looking for new <b>wa</b>ys to improve and expand protocols, KC is either busy filling in as a supervisor and field training officer in McDonough County, Illinois or training staff in Buchanan County, Io<b>wa</b>, which is ho...

Jason Dau

Jason Dau is being honored as a Star of Life for his continual pursuit of excellence and compassion in service to his community. He loves his community so much that he has dedicated his life to working in it. Kotzebue, an Alaskan community where Jason <b>wa</b>s born and raised, is a small northwest arctic borough community that is part of the Alaska Nati...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew Lambert

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

Celebrating Mother's Day: Mother-Daughter Team Takes Care of Contra Costa County

- (5/8/2025)

Paramedic passes along passion for EMS to daughter, nurturing third generation of women serving others.

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 Launches Mental Health Transport Partnership to Ease ER Strain

- (6/3/2025)

Each year, AMR Santa Barbara in CA transports approximately 1,500 mental health patients, many of whom do not require ambulance-level care.