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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. 

California Dispatcher Honored by IAED

- (4/26/2019)

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

Guardian Flight to Hold Memorial Service

- (6/3/2019)

Guardian Flight will honor the lives lost on the last flight of N13YL at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 7.

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.

Deaconess Health and AMR First in Nation to Integrate EMR and Comprehensive Transport Solutions

- (2/20/2020)

GMR Develops Medical Transport Ordering App to Interface with Industry-Leading EHR

- (2/26/2020)

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.

2020 National EMS Moment of Silence Announcement

- (5/12/2020)

The National EMS Moment of Silence will be observed on Saturday, May 16, 2020. It will begin 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time with a live-streamed reading of the names of the 24 honorees originally planned for the 2020 service, followed by an acknowledgement of those continuing to serve.

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.

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.

AMR Sumter County Fire/EMS Earns Prestigious Accreditation

- (8/17/2020)

The Communications Center is now an Accredited Center of Excellence.

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.

COVID-19 Lessons: The Time is Now to Improve Healthcare Efficiencies

- (11/6/2020)

In Collaborative Case Management, Special COVID-19 Issue, GMR's Jeff McCollom, SVP Business Development and Denise Treadwell, President, AirMed International discuss how online ordering for medical transportation can streamline communication, response times. 

Carbyne Raises $25M for a Next-Generation Platform to Improve Emergency 911 Responses

- (1/14/2021)

Emergency services continue to be a major force when it comes to coping with the Covid-19 health pandemic, and today a company that is building technology to help them run better is announcing a round of funding to continue expanding its business.

Global Medical Response Suspends COVID-19 Vaccines in Sumter County Due to National Vaccine Shortage

- (1/16/2021)

Global Medical Response (GMR), announced today that it has suspended the operation of the mass vaccination site in Sumter County Florida due to unforeseen circumstances surrounding the national supply of COVID-19 vaccines.

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.

Cybersecurity for EMS AAA Webinar Feb. 25

- (2/3/2021)

Join Sean Tuley, Chief Information Officer and Mark Campbell, VP, Chief Information Security Officer on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 3-4 p.m. EST as they host a AAA webinar to share their expertise on security threats and precautions for EMS. 

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

Carbyne Raises $20M More So When Death Knocks, You Don’t Answer the Door

- (6/15/2021)

The new funding was led by Global Medical Response. Carbyne and GMR have been partners since late 2020, and their ties are deepening. GMR COO Edward Van Horne will join Carbyne’s board of directors.  

Arizona Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor EMT Jacob Dindinger

- (7/30/2021)

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, July 31, 2021, to honor Tucson Emergency Medical Technician Jacob Dindinger, who last night died from his injuries from a shooting earlier this month as he was responding to a house fire.

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.

Sonoma Life Support Receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award

- (8/24/2021)

The company was recognized for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scott Kerchner

After 26 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Scott Kerchner calls REACH home.

Tiffiny Mallett-Daniel

Whether active duty in the military or a veteran, Mallett-Daniel has always focused on one thing – making a difference.

Tim Jenkins

Tim knew transitioning from military to civilian life might be challenging, but he was able to rise to the occasion.

GMR Medicine

GMR Medicine provides EMS research, clinical tools and educational resources to support high‑quality patient care.

Community Safety Guides

Download and print GMR safety guides on important health issues, so you know how to stay safe no matter what's on the agenda or in the forecast.

Leadership

Meet the executive leadership team at Global Medical Response driving excellence in emergency medical services, air and ground transport and patient care.

News

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

Privacy Policy

Committed to protecting your privacy and security, the GMR Privacy Policy describes how we use, disclose and process what we collect about you online.

Healthcare Innovation

Build innovative healthcare solutions for your operation with Global Medical Response’s latest developments, including 911 Nurse Navigation, Transport.net and RapidCall.

Military

Military veterans, we are hiring heroes at Global Medical Response! Consider an EMS career today where your unique skills can make a difference in your local community.

Past Emergency Responses

Know where GMR responded on a large-scale. Past emergency activations include hurricanes, wildfires, mass shootings and the COVID-19 pandemic.

What's Included in a Rural Metro Fire Department Membership?

- (11/2/2021)

Rural/Metro Fire provides emergency medical and fire-protection services for approximately 80% of Knox County.

Olga Borozinski

Olga Borozinski is being honored as a Star of Life for her leadership, exceptional clinical care and her commitment to mentoring and educating new team members. Olga is the primary nurse for highly complicated transports involving Impella/Balloon/ECMO and sometimes multiple LVAD devices at the same time. In all these complicated cases she has al<b>wa</b>y...

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...

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 ...

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. @...

Randy Nichols

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

Timothy Hoffman

American Medical Response Grand Rapids, Michigan Tim Hoffman has been a dedicated AMR employee for more than 12 years. Tim grew up in Holland, Michigan and it <b>wa</b>s a natural step for him to become a paramedic. Tim@s father, John, is also a paramedic who works for AMR in Holland. Tim started at AMR as a wheelchair van driver on August 16, 2005. He...

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Leadership

Golf Tournament

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.

AMR Awards Electric Ambulance Order to REV Group Company

- (12/1/2021)

The company ordered 5 state-of-the-art electric vehicles with the option to purchase 25 more.

GMR to Become an Associate Sponsor of RLL IMSA Team

- (1/20/2022)

BMW M Team RLL will field a full-time entry in the new Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) Pro class of IMSA beginning with the 60th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 29-30.

Design System

All Clear Foundation awarded $2M HRSA Grant

- (2/1/2022)

All Clear Foundation was awarded a $2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the health and well-being of frontline healthcare workers and emergency responders.

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.

'Where I’m Supposed to Be:' Local Paramedic Finds Purpose in Work, Despite Pandemic Challenges

- (3/4/2022)

Julie DeJarnette of Owensboro, Kentucky, who's worked in EMS for more than 20 years, said the job of first responders is an important one, now more than ever.

Access2Care to Host a Job Fair For Prospective Employees

- (4/4/2022)

The job fair will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 in Tampa, Florida.

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.

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.

Guardian Flight Alaska Launches Innovative Online Ordering Solution for Air Medical Transports

- (9/19/2022)

Healthcare providers at select facilities can now request air medical transports with the click of a button.

REACH in Imperial County Now Carrying Blood on Every Flight

- (10/27/2022)

The air medical provider partners with Imperial County hospital system in California to provide blood to trauma patients.

Request a Medical Aircraft by the Touch of a Button; Guardian Flight Launches Innovative New Service in Alaska

- (11/2/2022)

The RapidCall Voice Activation Button allows healthcare providers to initiate flight requests with the touch of a button.

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.

Privacy-Policy 2022

75 Years of Service, Rural Metro Fire Celebrates Major Milestone

- (2/2/2023)

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

GrandView Transplant Announced to Provide Organ Transplant Aviation Transportation

- (2/9/2023)

Brock Miller will help guide GrandView Transplant into new phase.

GMR Names New CFO, CAO

- (8/2/2023)

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer Assume Roles Immediately

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.

Board Member

Jon R. Krohmer, M.D., FACEP, FAEMS is a volunteer with the National EMS Museum, a member of the Panel of Commissioners for the Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services and is a non-executive member of the Board of Directors for Velico Medical. He is an EMS Subject Matter Expert for Cambridge Consulting Group and Associate Medical Edito...

Transfer Centers

Adaptable to any situation and location, GMR has perfected our medical transfer centers. We even offer statewide response care for COVID-19 surges.

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...

Karina Galvez-Martinez

For Karina Galvez-Martinez@s supervisors, there is no better epitome of providing care to the world at a moment@s notice than she. Karina, who began her career as an EMT, is now a paramedic. Her ever-increasing skills have prepared her to intervene in medical situations even while off duty. Such <b>wa</b>s the case earlier this year, when Karina <b>wa</b>s at h...

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,...

Micheline Allaire Clement

Micheline Allaire Clement is continually pursuing the highest standards in patient care and is al<b>wa</b>ys an inspiration to her co-workers. Her EMS expertise <b>wa</b>s used in a personal situation last summer while on a hike with her family. That@s when a family member collapsed after suffering cardiac arrest. Being the only medically trained person on the h...

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...

Air Evac Lifeteam Celebrates 20 Years of Service in Brazil, Indiana

- (3/28/2024)

Air Evac 39 is hosting an anniversary celebration and open house on Saturday, April 6, in honor of the event.

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.

AMR Orlando Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Care for Heart Attacks and Strokes

- (7/18/2024)

The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline EMS gold achievement award for proven dedication to ensuring access to best practices and lifesaving care.

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.

AMR and Erlanger Expand Partnership 

- (8/28/2024)

AMR will provide ground ambulance services and a fully integrated dispatch system to serve the Tennessee-based Erlanger's patients and staff.

Transportation Management Platform

Request a GMR medical transfer online. Online ordering makes emergent transport scheduling ten times faster than ordering by phone. Try it now!

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

- (10/29/2024)

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

A Mission That Matters: GMR Helps Veterans Transition to EMS Careers

- (11/11/2024)

Through training programs, partnerships and hiring events, GMR enables veterans to carry on their commitment to service in meaningful new ways.

Teach 1M People CPR

- (1/7/2025)

Longtime San Diego doctor takes on a new mission.

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.

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ed Racht has been involved in emergency medical services and healthcare systems for more than 30 years. He currently serves as chair of the Texas EMS, Trauma and Acute Care Foundation, an organization that provides advocacy, strategic planning and healthcare system credentialing in the State of Texas.Dr. Racht has been chief medical officer for...

Antoine Berenger

Antoine Berenger is a true hero. In March 2023, he, along with his crewmates, saved a patient, who, while suffering cardiac arrest, drove erratically to<b>wa</b>rds the firefighters@ engine in the oncoming lane of a rural road just before crashing their vehicle into a soft soil field.@ Following orders from his leader, Captain Jason Henry, Antoine quickl...

Flags Lowered to Honor Three First Responders Killed in MS Medical Helicopter Crash

- (3/18/2025)

Governor Tate Reeves ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Jakob Kindt, Dustin Pope and Cal Wesolowski.

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.

EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer

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 ...