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Like Drivers, AMR INDYCAR Safety Team Must Learn New Tracks

- (3/28/2019)

The AMR INDYCAR Safety Team spent weeks planning its operations, learning the intricacies of the circuit and going over countless scenarios to ensure a safe INDYCAR classic weekend.

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.

AirMed Designated an Accredited Service Provider for International Assistance Group

- (7/6/2020)

AirMed International, a GMR solution, is now an Accredited Service Provider with International Assistance Group (IAG), the world's largest alliance of independent assistance companies and accredited providers covering a wide range of travel services to include roadside, medical, travel assistance, and security services.

Fire Agencies Urging Extreme Caution During Heat Wave

- (8/17/2020)

Rural Metro Fire's Division Chief Austin Prince says parts of the country are in "extreme" fire danger. Precautions should include no debris burning, no smoking in areas with dry vegetation, no fireworks and campfires only at designated locations.

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 and UofL Health Announce New Partnership

- (11/24/2020)

This agreement will improve care and transportation experience for patients

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.

SevenBar Aviation Earns Validated Safety Management System

- (3/15/2021)

Federal Aviation Administration awards the company with Active Conformance designation

City of New Haven Partners with AMR on Earn While You Learn Program

- (4/6/2021)

AMR’s award-winning Earn While You Learn program is designed to ease the transition for those wanting to become EMS professionals.

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.

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.

Program Designed to Encourage Growth in EMT Field

- (7/26/2021)

American Medical Response is launching its “Earn While You Learn” training course in Fayette County. The service starts next month.  

Ambulances in Ventura County Get Kits to Help Autistic Patients During Stressful Ride

- (7/29/2021)

Every ambulance in Ventura County will soon carry sensory kits designed to help patients on the autism spectrum.

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.

AMR Accepting Applications For Award-Winning Earn While You Learn Program In Tucson

- (10/6/2021)

AMR now offering residents a cost-free way to begin a rewarding career in EMS.

Amid EMT Shortage, Training Program Looks to Strengthen Tucson Workforce

- (10/7/2021)

The Earn While You Learn program is designed to ease the transition for those wanting to become emergency medical service professionals.

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.

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Our Notice of Privacy Practices is designed to give guidance and to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations regarding the provision of the Notice of Privacy Practices by health care providers. 45.C.F.R. 164.520 requires that notice be given to individuals of the use and disclosure of protected health information as well as the individuals r...

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...

Lauryn Allgood

Lauryn Allgood is being honored as a Star of Life for her contributions to quality improvement across her organization. Lauryn@s Quality Enhancement Program Director marked her as a standout contributor when Lauryn joined a committee tasked with mitigating or eliminating risk. When that leader moved into a new position, she transitioned Lauryn to l...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Luke Tschirhart

Rural Metro Fire Department Tucson, Arizona Luke Tschirhart truly embodies AMR@s core values through his dedication to the mission. He has been a part of the Rural Metro Fire Department family for more than 10 years, where he is known as a mentor, leader and friend. He spends countless extra duty hours working alongside our medical director, pre-...

Nicole (Nicky) Androski

American Medical Response San Diego, California On May 18, 2017, Nicky and her partner, Thomas Hlava, came to stop at a traffic light. In front of them <b>wa</b>s what Nicky describes as a @very good-looking Corvette.@ As the light turned green, the Corvette started moving for<b>wa</b>rd and then quickly stopped for no apparent reason. As they were about to pa...

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Guardian Flight Alaska Uses Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program to Help Alaskans During Pandemic

- (11/29/2021)

The air medical transport company is now delivering mobile integrated healthcare and monitoring services to patients in Fairbanks and the surrounding communities.

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AMR and Rochester, NY County Launch Nurse Navigation Program

- (1/10/2022)

Program will provide residents access with greater care options to meet specific medical needs.

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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.

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.

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.

Ted Van Horne

Ed<b>wa</b>rd Van Horne has served on the Board since 2015 and is known throughout the industry for his innovative approach to EMS system design and his focus on clinical excellence. Van Horne is the Chief Operating Officer for Global Medical Response and the President and CEO of AMR.He previously served as the CEO of AMR@s South Region where he directed ...

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Reacreditation

- (3/29/2022)

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

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.

High-Speed Art: Indy 500 Driver Helmets Styled to Stand Out

- (5/31/2022)

Helio Castroneves, the four-time and defending Indy 500 winner, allowed GMR to design his helmet, which he will auction off to raise funds for the All Clear Foundation.

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.

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.

Guardian Flight Awarded CAMTS Accreditation in Alaska

- (7/27/2022)

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) accreditation is the highest standard that can be achieved in the air medical industry.

GMR Hosts First Responders and Two Medal of Honor Recipients at Dallas Cowboys First Responder Games

- (9/9/2022)

The September 11 First Responder Game will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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,

Guardian Flight Awarded CAMTS Accreditation in Wyoming

- (10/27/2022)

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

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.

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Accreditation in Wyoming

- (11/7/2022)

An independent review validates that AMR Cheyenne adheres to the highest standards in the industry.

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.

Lifeguard Ambulance Awarded Contract with Georgia Pacific in Mississippi

- (7/3/2023)

Lifeguard Ambulance service will offer on-site medical services to Georgia Pacific (GP).

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

Air Evac Lifeteam Hosts AEL Access Challenge During Employee Appreciation Weekend

- (10/19/2023)

The Access Challenge is aimed at creating an environment that fosters team bonding while simultaneously assessing continuing education needs for AEL crews.

Patient Thanks First Responders for Saving His Life

- (11/1/2023)

Josh Fowler of Lubbock, Texas believes he's alive today because of the medical care he received by AeroCare.

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...

Kelly Hamill

Kelly Hamill is being praised for her unique ability to pivot the focus of her care and successfully utilize her training on a new life-saving technology for infants. This ability <b>wa</b>s demonstrated on a day when she and her partner were dispatched to a rural hospital for what they thought <b>wa</b>s a call for a mobile EMS response for an adult-female tra...

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,...

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...

American Medical Response Offers Solar Eclipse Viewing Safety Tips

- (4/1/2024)

To safely enjoy viewing the eclipse, there are a few things to keep in mind.

AMR Earns Prestigious CAAS Accreditation in Missouri

- (5/13/2024)

An independent review validates that AMR Independence adheres to the highest standards in the industry.

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.

MUSC Health Partners with Med-Trans to Launch Meducare 4 Air Ambulance Service in South Carolina

- (6/19/2024)

The rotor-wing service designed to enhance emergency medical transport in the region, providing services across Bamberg, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties.

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.

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.

Edward Van Horne

Ed<b>wa</b>rd Van Horne is known throughout the industry for his innovative approach to EMS system design and focus on clinical excellence.Van Horne began his career as an EMT, later becoming a Nationally Registered Paramedic, and has held numerous roles in the emergency medical services field. Prior to being named president and CEO, Van Horne served as t...

Brian Tierney

Brian Tierney has served in healthcare services for more than 12 years and has 25 years of finance, accounting, strategy and operations experience. As Chief Financial Officer, Tierney is responsible for all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations and procurement. Tierney has held a variety of positions in his 12 years with GMR ...

Tim Dorn

Tim Dorn is chief administrative officer for Global Medical Response (GMR). In this role, he leverages more than 30 years@ experience with GMR and its flagship ground ambulance company American Medical Response (AMR), to optimize the performance of operations that serve hundreds of communities nationwide. Dorn has extensive experience in emergency...

Lisa Jacoba

Lisa Jacoba comes to Global Medical Response with more than 30 years in the human resources field. She has extensive experience working as a valued advisor to board of directors and executive leadership teams on human resources strategies. She has successfully delivered human capital solutions in large, complex, matrixed organizations in more than ...

Jeffery McCollom

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...

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...

AMR Joins Central New York Pilot Program to Tackle Mental Health Calls

- (3/18/2025)

The program is designed to provide faster and more effective support to a patient who is experiencing behavioral health challenges.

GMR First North American Launch Customer for New Airbus H140

- (4/22/2025)

The newly developed helicopter is a purpose-built aircraft designed from the ground up to meet the complex needs of the air medical transport industry.

AMR in Multnomah County, Oregon Reports Progress with New Ambulance Model

- (4/23/2025)

The new deployment plan drives significant change in response times, system-wide efficiency and access to care for community members.

AMR Springfield Earns CAAS Designation for Quality Patient Care

- (4/24/2025)

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services distinction recognizes excellence in EMS organizational performance and efficiency, clinical quality and other factors.

AMR Topeka: Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate Higher Than National Average

- (5/21/2025)

According to data from the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), AMR Topeka's survival rate was nearly twice the national average.

Local Air Ambulance Company Replaces Helicopter Destroyed by Storm

- (6/13/2025)

Air Evac Lifeteam in London, KY is proud to announce the arrival of a new replacement EC 135 P2+ to return to service in Eastern Kentucky beginning today.

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.

AMR CSA-17 Earns National Award for Lifesaving Cardiac and Stroke Care

- (7/1/2025)

American Heart Association recognizes local EMS agency for rapid, research-based response.

AMR Blount County Earns National Award for Lifesaving Cardiac and Stroke Care

- (7/10/2025)

The recognition underscores AMR’s commitment to evidence-based care, superior patient outcomes and seamless coordination with hospitals across Blount County in TN.