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Global Medical Response Joins IMSA as Newest Corporate Partner

- (1/22/2019)

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

GMR and AMR Support First Responder Well-being Initiatives

- (5/16/2019)

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

GMR Company Selected to Implement Innovative CMS’ ET3 Pilot Program

- (2/28/2020)

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.

The Homeless Project: Ambulance Crews Form Teams to Help the Mentally Ill

- (5/8/2020)

The new model skips the ER and takes COVID-19 patients with mental issues directly to mental health facilities. AMR's Hal Wyrick discusses the merits of the new program.

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.

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.

Sierra Lifeflight Employee Receives Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical Services

- (9/14/2020)

Lisa Davis, Clinical Base Manager for Sierra Lifeflight, has been recognized with the Association of Air Medical Services 2020 Fixed Wing Award of Excellence.

American Medical Response Deploys Southern California Strike Team to August Complex Fire

- (10/1/2020)

Teams from American Medical Response Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties will deploy Thursday to the August Complex Fire in Mendocino County to provide medical support for the August Complex Fire.

GMR Mobilizes More than 100 Crew Members, 50 Ambulances and Paratransit Assets for Hurricane Delta

- (10/9/2020)

As part of American Medical Response's (AMR) FEMA contract, GMR is deploying several ground crews and medical transportation assets to provide aid to communities in the path of Hurricane Delta.

AMR Releases Statement on EMSA Contract

- (10/28/2020)

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

Global Medical Response Mobilizes More Than 50 Crew Members, 25 Ambulances for Hurricane Zeta

- (10/28/2020)

Deployment is the company';s fourth deployment in a historic hurricane season.

Amarillo Medical Services Fully Operational After Roof Collapses

- (10/29/2020)

Company continuing to respond to medical emergencies.

GMR EMS Week Celebrations Focus on the Front Line

- (11/3/2020)

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

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.

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.

American Medical Response Implements Innovative ET3 Pilot Program in Dekalb County, Ga.

- (3/31/2021)

ET3 program aims to improve quality, lower costs and reduce avoidable emergency department transports

An Interview with Charlie Burgoyne of Valkyrie

- (4/13/2021)

Valkyrie recently partnered with Global Medical Response, the largest ambulance company in the world, to develop COVID-19 modeling tools and resource allocation plans to expand the ways they provide care.

Jacob Dindinger's Family Talks About Their Loved One

- (7/23/2021)

The American Medical Response EMT was shot on July 18 in Tucson, Ariz.

Manchester Fire Rolls Out 'Squad 1' To Decrease Ambulance Calls

- (7/29/2021)

The new program will expand its community paramedicine model and reduce the dependence on some mutual aid ambulances.

AMR ET3 Program Expands to Ga. Counties

- (8/2/2021)

After a successful pilot program in DeKalb County, AMR becomes the largest group included in the CMS ET3 model.

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.

Total Opioid Overdoses Rising in NH; Numbers Projected to Exceed What Happened in 2020

- (10/4/2021)

An AMR official said New Hampshire was one of only two states last year that did not see an increase in opioid overdoses, but now the Granite State is experiencing just the opposite.

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.

Carol Gilliam

Carol Gilliam has been a part of the GMR family for 32 years, continuing to make a difference in her community.

Gregory Calvert

Pilot Gregory Calvert served in the U.S. Army for 33 years and continues his passion with Med-Trans Corp.

Leadership

NASCAR and GMR Extend Partnership of Emergency Response System

- (10/15/2021)

Continue to collaborate on NASCAR’s medical response capabilities

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.

COVID-19 Heatlhcare ETS Model Plan

(Updated 09.14.21)

Kayla Stack

Kayla Stack is being honored as a Star of Life for her actions that saved the life of a cardiac arrest victim the week before Christmas last year. She and her partner arrived on the scene and found the patient to be pulseless and apneic. While Kayla went through the standard cardiac arrest protocols, it soon became apparent that this <b>wa</b>sn@t a stand...

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...

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...

Katherine “Kate” Miller

Katherine Miller@s positive impact on her team rivals that of EMS professionals with decades of experience. Since joining AMR@s operation in Syracuse in August 2017, Kate has earned widespread respect from her peers and supervisors. During her short tenure, Kate has sought out additional training, demonstrated strong team management skills and atta...

Kristen Casteel

Last year kept Kristen Casteel on her toes. In 2018, Kristen @ who has worked in the EMS industry for 13 years and as a paramedic for the past six @ delivered three babies in the field and successfully resuscitated four cardiac arrest patients. @ @ Though Kristen provides the same strong clinical care to each of her patients, one incident has cem...

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...

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...

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.

AMR Seattle Chief EMS Officer to Retire After 45 Years

- (12/8/2021)

Senior Chief EMS Officer Greg Sim to Retire after Nearly Five Decades of Service.

AMR Accepting Applications for Award-Winning "Earn While You Learn" Program in Phoenix

- (12/10/2021)

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

GMR to Deploy More Teams to States Grappling with COVID-19 Surges

- (12/28/2021)

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

Medically Home Announces a $110 Million Strategic Investment

- (1/10/2022)

GMR's current at-home partnership with Medically Home has already proven that this model works well for patients, hospital systems and caregivers, and we're looking forward to future growth opportunities with Medically Home.

Medically Home Looking to Unlock Hospital-at-Home Model’s Untapped Potential

- (2/2/2022)

The hospital-at-home model has finally gained momentum in the U.S.

Kyle Pitcock

From U.S. Air Force to AMR, Pitcock used his military experience to serve others in critical need.

Registration

AMR Announces Up To $10,000 in Bonuses for New and Existing Team Members

- (3/23/2022)

The ambulance service provider is actively hiring qualified paramedics and EMTs.

Washington State EMT to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

James Burns of Seattle is being recognized for his heroism that saved one man from harming himself and another from posing a threat to others on a freeway.

Port of Spain EMT to Be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C.

- (5/2/2022)

Renata Baboolal with GMR Trinidad and Tobago was recently named one of 33 GMR Stars of Life.

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.

Alyssa Pigott, BLS Provider of the Year for Monroe-Livingston Region

- (5/24/2022)

The AMR Rochester, New York EMT was nominated for the award by her peers and colleagues for her outstanding EMS service.

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.

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

- (9/19/2022)

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

Envoy America Partners with Access2Care to Expand Access to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in Houston, Texas

- (2/13/2023)

The new partnership and $800,000 investment will ensure Medicaid members can access life-sustaining medical treatments.

Rural Metro Fire Selects Steve Nelson as Fire Chief

- (3/27/2023)

Assistant Chief Steve Nelson will be promoted to Fire Chief in Josephine County.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to Hold EMS Hearing at GMR in Texas

- (3/14/2024)

The hearing, "Access to Health Care in America: Ensuring Resilient Emergency Medical Care," will take place Monday, March 18, 2024, at Global Medical Response in Denton.

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...

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...

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...

Andy Hardy

Commitment to patient care and service are just a couple of reasons why William @Andy@ Hardy has received local, state, and national a<b>wa</b>rds.@ As a paramedic since 2014 with AMR, Andy strives to provide the highest standard of patient care and goes above and beyond to ensure his patients receive the medical attention they need while treating them w...

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,...

James Burns

James Burns is being honored as a Star of Life for his compassion and bravery in two cases: one where his own life <b>wa</b>s at risk and another where others were in danger. The first incident happened when James coaxed a man who <b>wa</b>s trying to kill himself back to safety. The man had doused himself with gasoline and anchored himself above a high<b>wa</b>y overp...

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...

Dubravka Frost

Dubravka Frost is being honored for her enthusiasm and role in establishing her operation@s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program. She is considered one of the strongest paramedics in the Contra Costa Operation. In addition to leading the CISM team, she is part of the special operations unit, a union shop ste<b>wa</b>rd, field training office...

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...

Brooke Holoubek

Brooke Holoubek is being recognized for her diligence and strong work ethic which she demonstrates daily, regardless of challenging circumstances she might be facing. Since the time she joined REACH, Brooke has been a dedicated EMS professional who is constantly seeking <b>wa</b>ys to polish and improve her service as an advanced neonatal provider at her ...

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.

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.

AMR Reports Progress in Improving Access to Care in Multnomah County

- (9/25/2024)

The new deployment plan yields significant reduction in ambulance shortages, making early success ahead of November 1 benchmark.

Emily Chandler

Emily Chandler is being recognized for her commitment to training and retaining EMTs and Paramedics. Through her work as Program Director and Lead Paramedic Instructor for NCTI of Massachusetts, she has helped bring new, skilled and committed first responders to the EMS industry. In her expanded role as EMS Programs Manager for AMR Springfield, she...

AMR Riverside-Morongo Air Ground Tribal Alliance Wins Prestigious CAASE Service Excellence Award

- (10/18/2024)

The nation’s first-ever EMS-tribal partnership reduces emergency response times by 60%.

AMR Selected as Exclusive EMS Provider for Alameda County

- (11/7/2024)

Innovative care model to enhance public health, equity and access for Bay Area residents.

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.

Nick Loporcaro

Nick Loporcaro is the president and chief executive officer of Global Medical Response. Loporcaro establishes GMR@s strategic direction and ensures the continued operational rigor that has enabled the company to set the standard for prehospital healthcare delivery. @@ Loporcaro brings a wealth of leadership experience to his role as president and ...

Eagle Air Med Pilot Jessica Meiris Offers Advice During Women of Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Among just 5.5% of female helicopter pilots in the United States, Meiris encourages aspiring aviators.

Jason Florance

A positive role model for students and newly hired first responders at his operation, Jason Florance is well known among his peers for going above and beyond for his patients and fellow public servants. Last summer, he helped an older patient, who had no air conditioning in their home, get electricity. His help didn@t end there. @Jason contacted ot...

Megan Overbeck

Megan Overbeck is being recognized for her clinical excellence, diligence and dedication to the EMS profession. In 2023, she responded to 1,993 calls and transported 1,559 patients. That is the equivalent of 5.5 calls per day over a year. During that time, she personally performed a total of 3,942 procedures including 767 IVs, 165 12-leads, eight i...

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 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 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.

AMR's Newest Ambulance Station in Hanalei Completes Coverage

- (6/5/2025)

The station in Hanalei brings the total number of ambulance stations on Kauai, Hawaii's fourth largest island, to six, completing the network of service for the entire island.

Tribal Emergency Services