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EMS Heroes Honored in Washington, D.C. as 2024 Stars of Life

11.14.2024

GMR Stars were honored as part of AAA's recognition of EMS professionals who performed extraordinary acts of service for their patients, colleagues and communities.

EMS Providers Share Their Stories on Veterans Day

11.11.2024

GMR is honored to see some of our Veteran team members featured in the JEMS article.

Flight Crew Being Honored for Response to Apalachee High School Shooting

11.8.2024

Three crewmembers of Air Evac Lifeteam No. 117 are being called heroes.

Nurse Navigation Program Proves Successful in East County, California

11.7.2024

The AMR program enables registered nurses to offer alternatives for non-emergency calls, decreasing unnecessary ambulance transport and emergency room visits.

Behind the Shield Podcast

10.28.2024

GMR's Joshua Rose and Dr. Gerad Troutman discuss how Nurse Navigation can reduce calls and revolutionize the 911 industry.

GMR Collaborates with Portland, Oregon Non-Profit to Promote Women in EMS

10.24.2024

AMR, a member of GMR, has worked with Portland Metro Fire Camp (PMFC) since 2009 to host an all-female camp for young women to participate in first responder learning activiti...

Metro Atlanta First Responders Honored for Saving Man’s Life During Cardiac Arrest

10.21.2024

First Responders from AMR Brookhaven in Georgia played a part in saving 38-year-old Reilly Campbell’s life after he suffered a cardiac arrest in his car in August.

GMR Regional President Nicole A. Henricksen Receives Excellence Award at Pinnacle 2024

10.8.2024

Henricksen was recognized for inspiring others in EMS and for creating an environment where others can thrive and succeed.

AMR in Buffalo, NY Adds 18 New Paramedics and EMTs Through EWYL Program

9.19.2024

AMR says the new first responders are graduates of Buffalo's largest class of the company's award-winning Earn While You Learn program.

GMR Leaders Discuss the Future of EMS at Pinnacle Conference

9.6.2024

Nicole Henricksen, Regional President of Operations, and Dr. Gerad Troutman, National Medical Director of Innovation, spoke about future challenges and opportunities in EMS at...

AMR Extends Lifeguard Season at Popular Portland, OR Parks

9.5.2024

American Medical Response is keeping lifeguards at High Rocks and Glenn Otto Parks past its normal schedule due to the region's excessive heat.

AMR to Hold Ceremony in Springfield, MA for Graduating Class of EWYL Program

9.3.2024

The ceremony is for the 13th graduating class of EMTs from American Medical Response's award-winning “Earn While You Learn” program.

AMR Reports Major Improvements in Knox County

8.20.2024

AMR said the improvements are fueled by a 52% increase in EMT and paramedic staffing over the past 10 months.

AMR to Partner with New Micro Hospital in North Idaho

8.15.2024

The Post Falls ER and Hospital will offer 24-hour emergency care, inpatient services in mid to late August.

AMR Director of Operations Discusses Improved Response Times in Knox County

7.30.2024

Jerry Harnish talks about AMR's June data that shows on-time response rates of more than 90% in two of the three districts it covers in Knox County in Tennessee.

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. Th...

14 New EMTs to Serve Bridgeport and Fairfield CT Following AMR EWYL Graduation

7.18.2024

Earn While You Learn allows EMT students to receive a paycheck while they train. Graduates then take the state exam, become certified and are promoted and receive a pay increa...

How Ambulance Crews Beat The Summer Heat

7.17.2024

While answering emergency calls for heat-related illnesses and injuries, AMR ambulance crews have to deal with the high temperatures as well. Here's what they do to stay cool...

13 Graduate from AMR EMT Program in Mississippi

7.2.2024

AMR Central Mississippi has 13 newly trained emergency medical technicians in Hinds County, they are the most recent graduates of AMR’s Earn While You Learn Program.

AMR Receives Contract to Continue Services on Kauai and Maui, HI

7.2.2024

The new contract begins Jan. 1, 2025, and runs through 2028. AMR has partnered with Maui and Kauai for more than 44 years to build a strong emergency medical services system o...

AMR Reminds You to Practice Safe Grilling this Summer

6.26.2024

Annually, there are more than11,000 home fires involving grills, resulting in an average of two deaths, 176 injuries and $172 million in property damage. Here are some tips to...

Self Regional Medical Center Adds Helicopter Transport Service

6.21.2024

The South Carolina hospital partnered with Med-Trans Corp.to provide a medically configured Bell 407 helicopter available 24/7.

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.

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.

A day in the life: Troup County EMS on the Job

6.12.2024

The life of a first responder is far from easy. Troup County Emergency Medical Response’s Stacey Elkins was promoted to the rank of Captain in February. She knows the challeng...

Knox County, TN: Harnish Moves to AMR; Devlin is New RMF Chief

6.7.2024

Rural Metro Fire Chief Jerry Harnish is now overseeing all Knox County operations at American Medical Response (AMR), while Jeff Devlin is the fire department’s interim chief.

Dekalb County Welcomes Newest EMT Graduates of AMR's "Earn While You Learn" Program

5.30.2024

The EMTs in Georgia successfully completed the EWYL program, which financially compensated them while they trained to receive their state EMT certification.

AMR Kicks Off Summer River Rescue Program for Portland Area

5.29.2024

AMR is training lifeguards to help prevent accidents when swimmers overestimate their abilities and underestimate the strength of river currents.

Guardian Flight Provides Speedy Care for Upper Peninsula, Michigan

5.28.2024

The air ambulance is praised for providing the rural area with vital EMS care, allowing patients to receive advanced treatment in less time than with ground care.

AMR is Awarded Maui Contract for Ambulance Services

5.28.2024

The Hawaii Department of Health has awarded American Medical Response (AMR) a four-and-a-half-year contract for all of Maui County.

Graduating EMTs from AMR Program Ready to Serve in Connecticut

5.22.2024

A class of 14 graduates of American Medical Response’s Earn While You Learn program is ready to serve the city of Waterbury as newly minted EMTs.

New AMR EMTs Earned While They Learned

5.20.2024

The Waterbury area has a new batch of EMTs as part of a new trend. Instead of paying for their training, they got a paycheck while being trained to save lives.

AMR in New Hampshire Promotes Awareness of the Danger of Fentanyl

5.7.2024

AMR's Chris Stawasz is part of the "No Safe Experience" campaign that's raising awareness of the high number of overdoses in the state caused by this illegal drug.

AMR in Portland Metro Area Sponsors Next-Gen Paramedics to Fill Gap Amid EMT Shortage

4.30.2024

AMR is paying for students' tuition and other costs to help bolster the paramedic workforce.

New Program at AMR San Diego Offers Peer Support for First Responders

4.30.2024

The program aims to tackle mental health challenges faced by EMS professionals by offering psychological crisis intervention training to paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers.

Med-Trans Adds to Air Ambulance Fleet With ITC Helicopter Leases

4.23.2024

Five medically configured Bell 407 aircraft will be deployed in Med-Trans bases in Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma and Kansas, serving the local hospital systems.

AMR Employees Honored

4.9.2024

The 2023 California EMS Awards recognized several AMR employees for their good deeds.

San Diego County To Honor AMR's Longest-Serving Employee

4.8.2024

Gordon Anderson responded to some of the county's most memorable disasters, including the 1970 Laguna Fire and the crash of PSA Flight 182.

House Committee Evaluates Emergency Healthcare Access

4.4.2024

GMR's Dr. Ed Racht was among the EMS representatives who discussed access challenges at last month's House Hearing at GMR in Denton, Texas.

Safe Haven Baby Box Installed at Rural Metro Fire Station in Halls, Tennessee

4.4.2024

The Safe Haven Baby Box allows mothers to anonymously surrender unharmed newborns up to two weeks after they are born, which is legal under state law.

AMR Offering Free EMT Training for Women This Fall at San Diego Miramar College

3.21.2024

The free EMT training is part of AMR's “Earn While You Learn” program and will cover student cadets’ tuition, book costs and pay them for the hours they attend class.

AMR Adds New 4x4 Ambulances To San Mateo County Fleet

3.19.2024

The new four-wheel drive vehicles are expected to enhance lifesaving capabilities in coastal and rural areas of the county in California.

Meet The ER In The Sky: HealthStar One

3.13.2024

In places like rural Kansas, HealthStar One is often considered a "flying emergency room," getting patients to high-level care and in less time than a ground ambulance.

AMR Donates Ambulance to Arizona Community College

3.8.2024

Paradise Valley Community College will use the ambulance to train future EMS professionals.

GMR, AMR Renew with IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway

3.5.2024

GMR, the parent company of American Medical Response (AMR), is proud to sponsor the AMR IndyCar Safety Team, which consists of about 30 safety personnel.

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 us...

REACH Becomes First Operator to Implement Revolutionary Helicopter Navigation System

2.28.2024

The Hughes Aerospace technology gives REACH unprecedented operational enhancements and reinforces the importance of technological advancement in ensuring the safety and effici...

El Cajon, CA, Touts Nurse Navigation Successes After One Year

2.16.2024

Greater efficiencies in 911 operations have been among the benefits of the collaboration between AMR and Heartland Fire & Rescue.

AMR Rochester EMS First Responders Share Insights About Deadly Kodak Crash

2.13.2024

AMR paramedic Julie Purick and EMT Davin Eshelman were the first two medics on the scene of the fiery crash that killed three people on New Year's Eve.

Washington Nurse Navigation Program Triages 911 Callers

1.31.2024

Snohomish County Washington has launched a Nurse Navigation Program that will help 911 callers get to the right level of care, which is often not an emergency room.

Lifeguard EMS First Responders Honored in Texas

1.17.2024

The Brown County Commissioners Court recognized Rebecca Mendez and Boyd Hale, of Lifeguard EMS for their actions that saved the life of a motorist after a serious accident.

Santa Barbara County Approves Five-Year Contract with CALSTAR for Air Ambulance Services

1.11.2024

CALSTAR, also known as REACH Air Medical Services LLC, a subsidiary of GMR, has been providing air emergency services in Santa Barbara County in California since 2006.

Edmond, OK, Switches Ambulance Service to AMR

1.5.2024

The city is switching to AMR next week. Deputy Chief Chris Denton with the Edmond Fire Department said “We will see ambulances on scene much quicker.”

Colleagues Praise First Responders for Rescue Efforts in Kodak Center Crash

1.5.2024

AMR Rochester's Julie Purick and Davin Eshelman sustained injuries from gas and smoke inhalation while rendering aid to patients and trying to rescue a person at the crash sit...

AMR Extends Financial Support to Oregon Tech/OHSU Paramedic Students Entering Externships

1.4.2024

AMR will provide scholarships that will cover the entire tuition bill for the final Paramedic Field Externship Practicum, a 12-credit course scheduled to begin on June 1, 2024...

Patient Thanks Cheyenne, WY, AMR

1.3.2024

After being injured in a fall, Dee Melander thanked AMR and local fire and rescue for their response in her time of need.

Metro West Says Partnership with AMR Improved Ambulance Response Times

1.2.2024

The positive trend has led the company to consider putting even more resources into Washington County.

AMR to Continue Ambulance Services on Kauai

12.14.2023

The Hawaii State Department of Health says it was able to secure an extension of American Medical Response's contract through September 2024.

Meet Dolly: A Friend to First Responders in Knoxville, TN

12.13.2023

AMR is using a furry friend to help the wellbeing of their staff. Dolly is a golden doodle therapy dog who is easing stress and stealing hearts at the same time.

AMR To Begin Ambulance Service in Edmond, OK, in January 2024

12.13.2023

The Edmond Oklahoma City Council unanimously approved a contract with a AMR to provide ambulance service within the city limits beginning January 9 of next year.

Pueblo AMR in Colorado Adds Electric Ambulance to Fleet

12.12.2023

The cutting-edge electric technology ambulance represents a step toward a greener and more sustainable future for EMS.

Helping People in their Time of Need

12.11.2023

Being a REACH pilot is an enjoyable job for Meg Lam, who has been with REACH for six months as a helicopter pilot.

AEL Brings Lifesaving Air Medical Services to Decatur, IL

12.6.2023

A helicopter air ambulance operated by Air Evac Lifeteam at the Decatur Airport is now providing air medevac services to any hospital within a 70-mile radius.

Brown County in Texas Votes to Renew Lifeguard Ambulance Service

12.5.2023

The renewal by Brown County Commissioners is contingent upon approval from the cities of Brownwood, Bangs and Early.

15 EMTs to Graduate from AMR’s Earn While You Learn

12.4.2023

Fifteen new EMTs are set to join AMR in Springfield as part of the Earn While You Learn program, which allows trainees to act as full-time employees while they complete their ...

AMR Awarded Knox County Ambulance Contract

11.21.2023

The Knox County Commission voted 7-4 in favor of awarding current EMS provider AMR with a new contract.

Can the U.S. Put an End to Surprise Ambulance Bills?

11.10.2023

As state and federal policymakers grapple with that question, Tradeoff's podcast delves into why finding a fair solution is harder than you’d think.

AMR EMT Serves Community Through EMS and Music

11.8.2023

Knox County, TN, EMT Aaron Carter is pursuing his dream to become a country music singer-songwriter, all while dedicating his daytime hours to saving lives with AMR.

Knox County, TN, Awards New Contract to AMR

10.27.2023

Knox County, Tennessee, has awarded a new ambulance contract to American Medical Response.

Heroes in the Community, Pillars of Their Families

10.26.2023

An Owensboro, Kentucky AMR paramedic and her two brothers, who are also first responders, say their work is a "calling" and that they're proud to serve their community.

AEL Celebrates 25 Years of Service in Jackson, Tennessee

10.26.2023

Air Evac Lifeteam started in 1985 and this was the seventh aircraft in the company and the first one in Tennessee.

REACH Air Medical Services Now Serving Tulare County Region in California

10.26.2023

The local air ambulance, or Reach 82, in Porterville will have a flight medic, a flight nurse and a pilot.

California Bill Will Limit Wall Time to 30 Minutes

10.20.2023

The legislation requires hospitals to develop ambulance bed delay protocols by Sept. 1, 2024.

EMS Services in New York Continue to Push for New Legislation

10.20.2023

State EMS leaders want adoption of the "Direct Pay Bill," which requires health insurance plans to immediately reimburse EMS providers when transporting a patient out of netwo...

Aurora 911 Nurse Navigation Program Saving Time and Money

10.10.2023

The program, implemented by GMR, works by routing dispatcher-triaged 911 callers with non-emergent injuries or illnesses to a Colorado State Licensed nurse for assessment.

NM Lawmakers Ask Congress to Limit VA’s Ability to Change Ambulance Rates

10.3.2023

Some New Mexico lawmakers are worried an upcoming Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule change could force local vets to foot more of their medical transportation bills.

Helicopter to Hospital Communications - The Cornerstone of Patient Care

10.3.2023

Every second counts in an emergency situation. Effective communications are linked to quicker response times and improved patient outcomes.

Chairman Bost Leads Bill to Protect Veteran Access to Emergency Transportation

9.25.2023

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released a statement after he introduced H.R. 5530, the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act.

Changes to 911 in Multnomah County

9.14.2023

The county in Oregon and AMR have changed how a 911 call is managed and who responds to each call based on its severity.

Patients Who Suffered Emergencies Say BCBSTN Won't Cover Air Ambulance Flights to the Hospital

9.14.2023

Customers of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee said the company is refusing to cover an important medical service, leaving them with bills they have no way to pay.

Hawaii Officials Suspend Ambulance Contract Change as Support for AMR Grows

9.11.2023

Support is growing as the state moves to resolve the company's protests of the bidding process for ambulance services for Maui and Kauai counties.

Community Honors First Responder

9.11.2023

On Thursday, Aug. 7, the Lanai community came together to honor AMR EMT Tony Simpson who died in the Lahaina fire.

New Group of Firefighters, EMTs Begin Paramedic Training in Kentucky

9.8.2023

The Daviess County Fire Department, Owensboro Fire Department and AMR have started a new class of paramedics for an accelerated program through Owensboro Community & Technical...

AMR Appeals Contract to Switch EMS Services on Maui, Kauai

9.7.2023

American Medical Response says the move by Hawaii's Department of Health puts lives at risk.

Arizona Community College Partners with AMR to Expand EWYL Program

9.6.2023

Expansion will include a Paramedicine Employee Sponsorship and degree pathway opportunities across the Maricopa County Community College system.

EMTs Graduate from AMR Springfield, MA, Earn While You Learn Program

9.6.2023

Twenty-one EMTs graduated from the 10th EWYL class in Springfield.

AMR Sees Success with Mississippi EMT Academy

9.5.2023

The Harrison County School District is giving students an opportunity to be trained as an EMT free of charge.

DOH Continues Response to Maui Wildfires

9.1.2023

The Hawaii Department of Health’s Maui District continues its response to the Maui wildfires with local partners, including American Medical Response.

Maricopa County College District Expands EWYL Program

8.31.2023

The Maricopa County Community College District has announced a partnership with American Medical Response to expand its Earn While You Learn program and establish a para-medic...

Why AMR wants to Limit California Taxes

8.28.2023

AMR wants to stop fire departments from charging paramedics for the fire engines that respond to medical calls alongside them — fees that can add more than $1,000 to a patient...

New Air Ambulance in College Station, TX, Begins Service

8.25.2023

The new AirMed 12 helicopter is a state-of-the-art resource for St. Joseph Health in partnership with the Med-Trans.

New Arizona Law Extends Counseling for Those Helping People in Crisis

8.24.2023

The law will now allow 911 dispatchers in the state to get paid counseling after a traumatic event.

AMR Offers Back to School Driving Safety Tips

8.23.2023

It’s back to school time and American Medical Response wants to remind you to practice safe driving skills as students return to class.

AEL's Faith Ortega Named as One of AMT's "40 Under 40" Winners

8.10.2023

The award recognizes the best of the best in the world of aviation maintenance.

AMR Announces "EWYL" Program in Bridgeport, Connecticut

8.3.2023

The "Earn While You Learn" program pays people while they are training to become EMTs.

Students and Parents Learn CPR

7.31.2023

Bystanders’ knowledge of CPR can be the difference between life and death.

Two RMF Employees Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

7.31.2023

Congratulations to firefighters Alan Zeltvay and Reilly Knable on their dedication and service to their community.

Murray State College in Oklahoma Partners with Air Evac Lifeteam

7.27.2023

Starting this fall, Murray State College in Ardmore and Air Evac Lifeteam are teaming up to offer students more career options in the college's nursing program.

Donnie Wharton to be on LAFCO Advisory Committee

7.21.2023

Wharton, vice president of Global Medical Response, director of Business Development/EMS pilot at REACH Air Medical Services, will represent Brawley in the Imperial Local Agen...

Washington State Man Thanks Riverside, AMR Personnel for Saving His Life

7.13.2023

Scott Olson of Centralia hugged AMR and Riverside Fire Authority personnel for saving his life in April, after he suffered a serious medical emergency.

AMR Helps Connecticut Hospice Patient Get Final Wish to Visit Her Horse

7.11.2023

The patient's horse, Bella, was a cherished companion for 28 years.

AMR Las Vegas Changes 911 Call Protocols Due to Staffing Shortages

7.11.2023

American Medical Response and Medic West, which operate under Mercy Inc., will reserve paramedics for the most serious medical calls. .

New Rural Metro Fire Station Coming to Foothills Neighborhood in Yuma

7.11.2023

The expansion to the Arizona neighborhood will improve and increase access to care for the surrounding communities.

Two Things NASCAR's Medical Director is Watching for During the Chicago Street Race

6.29.2023

Dr. Ryan Stanton is the medical director for GMR Motorsports, including NASCAR, and leads the team response for an on-track response.

AMR Will Start Serving Emergency 911 Calls in Washington County in August

6.29.2023

The county’s Board of Commissioners approved a franchise agreement with AMR, which already provides mobile EMS for Multnomah and Clackamas Counties.

Med-Trans Affiliate Partners to Provide Blood Products on Kansas, Missouri Air Ambulances

6.26.2023

The Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City is partnering with HealthSTAR ONE to supply the air ambulances with blood, which can be used for blood therapy to help save t...

AMR Arlington Partners with Bonton Farms in Dallas to Help People Become EMTs

6.23.2023

The partnership includes an EMT training that will begin in August. Those who successfully complete the course will get a job with AMR.

Spanish-Speaking First Responders Among AMR New Haven's "EWYL" Program Graduates

6.20.2023

The Spanish-speaking EMTs are among the 19 recent graduates of AMR's "Earn While You Learn" program in New Haven, Connecticut.

Hawaii’s Struggle To Provide Health Care For Rural Islands

6.19.2023

For months the fragility of a vital air link endangered the health of people across rural Hawaii. The state is still trying to fix it.

AMR Offers Advice for Hurricane Season

6.14.2023

American Medical Response reminds citizens to be prepared during hurricane season, which started on June 1, and runs through November.

DeKalb County Gains 17 New Paramedics

6.12.2023

DeKalb County leaders celebrated the graduation of 17 new paramedics thanks to their new paid-on-the-job training in partnership with American Medical Response.

Mississippi Patient Thanks Lifeguard, Air Evac

6.1.2023

The patient thanked the first responders in Panola County by presenting each of them with a gift of appreciation.

Evansville, Ind., AMR Supervisor Named Paramedic of the Year

5.30.2023

American Medical Response Supervisor James DiMarco has received the top recognition in Indiana.

Ribbon Cutting For New Med-Trans Affiliated Helicopter in North Carolina

5.26.2023

Bladen County, NC, Hospital held a ribbon cutting for its new LifeLink Air Helicopter. Med-Trans provides the helicopter, mechanic, pilot and flight certificate, while Cape Fe...

First Springfield, MA, EWYL Class Honored

5.26.2023

Springfield officials will join AMR to honor its first class of Earn While You Learn (EWYL) paramedics at the AMR Springfield headquarters. Congratulating to our 20 new parame...

EMS Providers Struggle with Lack of Reimbursement for Services

5.25.2023

Members of the Connecticut EMS Advisory Board are using EMS Week as an opportunity to ask lawmakers to help first responders get reimbursed for their services.

Flight Paramedics Highlight the Importance of Guardian Flight

5.24.2023

With both rotor- and fixed-wing aircraft across the state, Guardian Flight is uniquely positioned to provide lifesaving care to Michigan. But local first responders are key to...

Evansville Paramedic Supervisor Receives Award

5.22.2023

James DiMarco, with American Medical Response of Evansville, was given the Indiana EMS Association's Paramedic of the Year award.

Rural Metro Fire Debuts Wildfire Fighting Team in Knox Co., TN

5.19.2023

A new team and equipment that specializes in fighting wildfires were unveiled by Rural Metro Fire in Knox County, Tennessee.

Graduates of Unique EMT Training Program Ready to Join AMR's First-Responder Team in Nashua, NH

5.15.2023

The second graduating class of AMRs Earn While You Learn Program in Nashua has completed their 12-week program and will join the ranks of AMRs skilled first responders.

Rural Metro Fire Introduces Community Connect Program in San Tan Valley, AZ

5.9.2023

The program will provide RMF with valuable information about the communities it serves, allowing the company to tailor services, improve response times and foster a culture of...

New York AMR Crews Participating in Telehealth Pilot Program

5.8.2023

Syracuse providers also can transport patients to urgent care centers to ease overcrowding at hospital emergency departments.

Troup County Fire Department and EMS in Georgia Celebrate Graduates of AMR's EWYL Program

5.1.2023

The "Earn While You Learn" program pays students as they train to become EMTs.

United in Safety: INDYCAR, NASCAR, IMSA Teams Train at IMS

4.27.2023

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) hosted an unprecedented event April 22-23 as INDYCAR, IMSA and NASCAR officials joined for the first time for two days of training with AMR.

Paramedics Graduate from Earn While You Learn Program

4.17.2023

GMR welcomed 12 new community paramedics in Tennessee. Paramedics also receive training in areas such as primary care, public health, disease management and mental health.

Rural Metro Fire Celebrates Employees and Retiring Chief at Awards Ceremony

4.14.2023

The event honored retiring Chief Phil Turnbull and swore-in new Chief Steve Nelson.

AMR Services Raise Funds for Capper's Autism Programs

4.13.2023

AMR Topeka in Kansas helped raise awareness of autism by supporting the Capper Foundation through a fundraiser. April is Autism Acceptance Month.

Creating and Supporting Resilient Responders

4.6.2023

GMR's Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this live episode of Inside EMS.

Lawmakers in Hawaii Work to Improve Emergency Services in Underserved Areas

4.4.2023

State leaders are pushing for better, more air ambulances and access to emergency services on the island of Molokai and other rural areas.

A Proposed Bill in Texas Could Help Save the Lives of Roadside First Responders

4.4.2023

Motorists in the Lone Star State could face a hefty fine if they don't slow down on the roads if bill 898 is passed.

Regional Paramedics Lead the Way in Using an Old Drug That Offers New Hope

3.30.2023

On April 1, paramedics in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties in California can administer buprenorphine to patients suffering from drug withdrawal.

Patient Receives First In-flight Antivenom Treatment in Arizona

3.27.2023

The Arizona patient received antivenom treatment while enroute to the hospital aboard BannerAir.

EMT Students Graduate from Richland and Abbot's New Program

3.9.2023

Students from the "Earn While You Learn" program graduated in Decatur, Illinois, on March 8. AMR's award-winning program pays students while they train as EMTs.

Colorado Springs AMR First Responders Speak on Snowy Pikes Peak Rescue

2.21.2023

The Colorado AMR operation responded to a patient on a stretch of highway that was closed to the public due to dangerous weather conditions.

Effingham County Chamber Welcomes New Member, Air Evac Lifeteam

2.16.2023

The Air Evac Lifeteam base in the Illinois county was welcomed by the chamber with a special plaque honoring their induction.

Rural Metro Fire Implements New Equipment for Mountain Rescues

2.14.2023

Firefighters learned how to use a wheeled litter system on a trail on House Mountain, which has the highest elevation in Knox County in Tennessee.

Bill Filed Aims to Help Ease Health Care Worker Shortage in Kentucky

2.9.2023

If passed, House Bill 200 would establish the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund, a public-private partnership.

Rural Metro Fire Releases App to Help Customers Quickly Contact Fire Department

2.7.2023

The "Rural Metro Fire — Knox Co. TN" app is available on both iPhone and Android.

Puzzle Pieces, AMR Partner for Autism Training

2.7.2023

AMR Owensboro, Kentucky is better preparing its EMS professionals for interactions with people with autism through training courses with Puzzle Pieces.

Milton Man Thanks Paramedics Who Saved his Life

2.6.2023

Richard McCool meets and thanks first responders who helped save his life when he suffered cardiac arrest at a local gym.

Minnesota Man Meets Sanford AirMed Crew That Saved His Life

1.26.2023

Mitch Amundson almost died after he was accidentally shot by his friend while the pair were hunting near Jamestown, North Dakota in late November.

Reduced Workforce Leaves EMS Agencies in Louisiana Strapped

1.24.2023

The unprecedented shortage led to New Orleans EMS not having an ambulance available for a pregnant woman’s call.

El Cajon, Calif. Launches Nurse Navigation Program

1.18.2023

AMR is helping the City of El Cajon residents get the right care, at the right place at the right time when they call 911.

Family, Friends Honor Fallen Hawaii Flight Nurse

1.17.2023

Loved ones of Courtney Parry remembered her loving and energetic personality at a Celebration of Life event at Kamaole Beach Park III.

Winter Driving Tips

1.16.2023

Studies show that auto accidents increase by 12 percent during January and February.

No Safe Experience Campaign Kicks Off

1.13.2023

AMR's Chris Stawasz shared one teens story as Gov. Chris Sununu unveiled his plan to use $500,000 in federal grants for the program.

Telemedicine Gets a Doctor’s Eyes in the Ambulance in S.D.

1.11.2023

South Dakota’s new Telemedicine in Motion program mitigates a shortage of experienced paramedics by connecting a doctor or nurse via video and audio to the paramedic.

AMR Patient Gets to Spend Time at Home on Christmas

1.6.2023

Through AMR's Home for the Holidays program, 9-year-old Edgar, a quadriplegic who is ventilator dependent, got to spend Christmas with his family in California.

Knox County EMT Staff Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

1.6.2023

The Knoxville, Tennessee AMR team says operations are getting back to normal after seeing its staffing level decrease to the 65% range during the pandemic.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Findings on Fatal Maui Hawaii Life Flight Crash

1.6.2023

The government agency is releasing new information about the final moments of a Hawaii Life Flight aircraft before it went down.

Pilot Identified in December Life Flight Plane Crash Off Maui

1.5.2023

The pilot was among the crew of the air ambulance that went down on Dec. 15, 2022.

EMTs Encourage People to Get CPR Certified

1.5.2023

In an emergency, knowing how to perform CPR could be the difference between life and death for someone.

AMR Brings Dekalb County, GA, Senior "Home for the Holidays"

12.27.2022

Home for the Holidays is a way for AMR teams to connect with the communities they serve, bringing loved ones together at this special time of the year.

New EMT Graduates Take Advantage of "Earn While You Learn" Program

12.22.2022

The graduates in Troup County in Georgia earned their EMT certifications through AMR's award-winning EWYL Program, which pays trainees while they learn EMT skills.

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.

Play it Safe This Holiday Season

12.22.2022

More than 3 billion toys and games are sold in the U.S every year. While most are harmless, some can be dangerous if handled by children who are too young to play with them.

Teamwork, Training Led to Swift Response on Troubled Hawaii Flight

12.20.2022

When Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 landed with injured passengers and flight crew members, EMS from AMR Hawaii and others were ready at the scene to help.

Coast Guard Suspends Search

12.19.2022

The Coast Guard has announced that they are suspending the active search for the crew of the Hawaii Life Flight that went missing off Maui.

Air Link Crew, New Bell Helicopter Featured at Air Medical Transport Conference

12.8.2022

Regional West Medical Center’s Air Link crew and new Bell 407GXi helicopter were recently featured at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Tampa, Florida.

Mayor of Buffalo and AMR Celebrate New EMTs of EWYL Program

12.1.2022

Mayor Byron Brown attended the graduation of 13 new EMTs of AMR’s award-winning “Earn While You Learn” Program, which also included a formal class on diversity, equity and inc...

Reach and Sonoma County Fire District Partner

11.28.2022

The fire district is using Sonoma County 1, a Reach Air Medical Services aircraft, as part of the partnership.

Aurora 911 Launches Nurse Navigation Program

11.23.2022

The new service in the Colorado suburb will help callers experiencing lesser-than-emergency medical issues save time, money and get the care they need sooner.

Students Gifted Immersive Learning Session

11.21.2022

The students had no idea they were awaiting a special visit from the Muskogee AEL helicopter.

Rural Metro Mourns and Remembers Fallen Firefighter

11.19.2022

The fallen firefighter, Tyler Lee, served four years at Rural Metro.

GMR- Connecting Teams for Disaster Response

11.17.2022

When you're the federal government's largest EMS contractor, you need technology that connects large numbers of people across the country at a moment's notice. Watch the video...

Lead Neurologist with AMR says King-Devick Test in Measuring Long COVID Is Effective

11.15.2022

The concussion test, in association with the Mayo Clinic, would be the first product to aid in detecting Long COVID.

We Learned First-Hand The Need to Save Our Hospitals

11.8.2022

A resident of Lee County in Iowa shares personal story and encourages neighbors to have Air Evac Lifeteam coverage.

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.

American Corporate Air Inks Hangar Deal with AirMed International

11.1.2022

By committing to the new facility, AirMed will nearly double its footprint at San Antonia International Airport to facilitate expanded flight operations.

AMR Hires 30 More "Earn While You Learn" EMTs in NH

11.1.2022

Through AMR's award-winning program, select residents will train for 12 weeks as full-time EMTs, and have their test-taking fees paid for as well.

Rural Metro Graduate New Class of 32 Recruits in Knoxville, TN

10.28.2022

The graduating class spans three years. The graduation was for 2020, 2021 and 2022 graduates of the academy.

AMR Expands EWYL Program in New Hampshire to Fill Staffing Positions

10.27.2022

The training in Manchester will look like a full 40-hours-per-week job and will come with a paycheck.

AMR to Halt Some Rides in Southern Calif. Due to Low Medicaid Rates

10.27.2022

AMR is ending non-emergency transportation for 12 hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange counties, citing low state reimbursement rates.

SIUE Students Experience Flight Nursing With Visit From Air Evac Lifeteam

10.26.2022

Nursing students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed the Air Evac Lifeteam from Maryville to campus on Thursday, Oct. 13, getting a firsthand look into the c...

Sonoma County Fire District Adds REACH Multi-Role Helicopter for Fire and Medevac Services

10.25.2022

The Airbus H135 helicopter, known as Sonoma County 1, launched in October.

In Manchester And Nashua, Fentanyl Death Toll Keeps Rising

10.24.2022

According to data released American Medical Response, there were 77 suspected opioid overdoses in both New Hampshire cities in September.

First Responders Hike 2.5 Miles to Rescue Man with Broken Leg Near Rocks of Sharon

10.24.2022

The 26-year-old man suffered a lower-leg injury southeast of Spokane, Washington

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

10.21.2022

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

Blount EMS Goes Where "Nobody's Gone Before," Earns Recognition Nationwide

10.21.2022

Blount County in Tennessee is receiving positive responses over the newly implemented clinical performance-based contract with American Medical Response.

American Corporate Airport Partners Inks Hangar Deal with AirMed at San Antonio, Approaching 100% Campus Occupancy

10.14.2022

By committing to the new facility, AirMed will nearly double its footprint at San Antonio International Airport to facilitate expanded flight operations.

RMF Firefighter, On-Scene Interpreter Making a Difference One Call at a Time

10.13.2022

Daniel Guerrero recently accompanied his fellow firefighters in Knox County, Tennessee to a call where the victims spoke no English. Only Spanish.

New COVID-19 Variant Causing Concern As Cases Continue to Spread

10.11.2022

With cold and flu season beginning, a new COVID-19 strain popping up in California could be making its way across the nation.

Rural Metro Fire Mourns Death of Longtime Firefighter

10.10.2022

Engineer Andre “Dre” Haymore of Tuscon, Arizona had joined the department in 1999 and had celebrated 23 years with them last April.

"Tomorrow Wall" Honors Survivors, First Responders

10.6.2022

AMR in Grand Rapids, Michigan unveiled its “Tomorrow Wall,” a tribute to the cardiac arrest patients who were revived by paramedics and EMTs.

ACAP Inks Hangar Deal with AirMed at San Antonio, Approaching 100% Campus Occupancy

10.4.2022

American Corporate Airport Partners reached an agreement with AirMed International on a multi-year lease for a new 12,100 sf hangar.

Longmont Starts Nurse Navigation System to Enhance Medical Help

10.3.2022

The Nurse Navigation Program is provided through American Medical Response and began September 27 in the Colorado city.

Air Link Announces The Arrival of The New Bell 407GXi Helicopter

9.30.2022

Air Link's Bell 407GXi is maintained and operated by Med-Trans Corporation and is the fourth generation and newest version of the widely-used helicopter.

AMR Provides Update on EMS Response to Ian on Fox & Friends

9.30.2022

Chris Stawasz, Public Information Officer with AMR, says first responders across the U.S. are doing everything they can to help suffering communities in Florida.

Streator Reaches Tentative Agreement with Reading to Provide Emergency Ambulance Service

9.29.2022

The ambulance service is scheduled to begin Saturday, October 1.

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Sends Teams to Florida in Response to Hurricane Ian

9.28.2022

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) team includes 37 ambulance strike teams who will deploy to Florida for 14 days.

Hurricane Ian Response: FEMA Using Orange County Convention Center for Emergency Operations

9.28.2022

FEMA's working with AMR, which is coordinating 300 different ambulances from all over the country to help in emergency aid during Hurricane Ian.

How to Build a Strong Crisis Communications Culture

9.28.2022

Donna Itzoe, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at GMR, explains two key ways organizations can better prepare for a crisis.

AMR Discusses Improvements at LaGrange City Council

9.28.2022

Members of the city council in Georgia met with AMR officials to talk about ways the EMS service could better communicate with fire, police and local hospitals.

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 Roche...

AMR Closure: A Bellwether of Things to Come?

9.22.2022

GMR’s Brian Henricksen joins Rob Lawrence, host of EMS One-Stop podcast, for a frank discussion on operational deficits.

Boulder Debuts Program to Divert 911 Calls from ER

9.21.2022

The Nurse Navigation Program will soon expand to Longmont and Aurora, Colorado.

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.

Blount EMS to be Replaced After 27 Years of Service

9.16.2022

Lifeguard, a member of the GMR family of solutions, will take over the service in Blount County in Alabama on September 30.

15 New EMTs Graduate Through AMR's EWYL Program

9.15.2022

The mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts attended the graduation of the new EMTs of the award-winning Earn While You Learn Program.

Hometown Heroes: A Boy and His Heroes

9.12.2022

Toddler Mason Pearson of Sutter Creek, California got the chance of a lifetime to meet the REACH/CALSTAR air medical crew and staff who saved his life.

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

9.8.2022

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

Need for Narcan Increasing as Drug Overdoses Become More Frequent in Mississippi

9.1.2022

AMR Chief Charles Wise says last year, AMR and agencies on the Coast responded to over 882 requests for potential overdoses.

How AMR Increases The EMT Pool

9.1.2022

The Earn While You Learn (EWYL) Program began in 2018 at the Buffalo, New York site of American Medical Response, a Global Medical Response company.

Three Structures Destroyed in Rum Creek Fire in Oregon

8.31.2022

Rural Metro Fire of Josephine County says a residence in the hills above Almeda County Park was also completely ruined by the wildfire.

FireWatch: Scenes From a Day and Night at The Rum Creek Fire

8.29.2022

The fire in Josephine County in Oregon has been declared as a statewide emergency by Governor Kate Brown.

Helicopters Aid EMS, Provide Benefit for Injured

8.29.2022

Air Evac Lifeteam in Breckinridge County in Kentucky provided assistance to a wreck on a highway, in which a passenger needed air medical transport.

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

8.29.2022

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

Pioneers Memorial Hospital and Reach Air Effort First Heart Attack-Saving Procedure Using Balloon Pump

8.19.2022

The first-of-its-kind transport happened August 9 from PMHD in Brawley, California.

First Responders Gathering to Honor Kandace Kritz's Life, Service

8.18.2022

Kritz, often referred to as an invisible guardian over her central South Dakota community, passed away Aug. 11 due to COVID-19 complications.

EMS Facing Staffing Shortages in Knox County; Non-Emergency Calls Add to Problem With Delays

8.16.2022

First responders in Knox County, Tennessee are struggling to deal with the volume of 911 calls with current staffing.

Decatur Picks New Ambulance Service

8.16.2022

Abbott EMS will provide the city with six Advanced Life Support (ALS) units and two Quick Response Vehicles (QRV) units

Decatur, Macon County Announce New Ambulance Service

8.15.2022

Abbott EMS/GMR was chosen, in part, due to its national recognition and level of experience.

A Time For Heroes: The Global Medical Response Story

8.15.2022

Julian Aldridge, founder of Enact, shares GMR's "Challenger" story on how it is revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare to America.

Air Evac's No Cost Services to Logan County's Residents Continue

8.10.2022

The Logan County Commission in West Virginia reapproved its yearly municipal site plan agreement with the AirMedCare Network, which provides the AEL service.

GrandView Aviation Partners with Corporate Angel Network to Provide Free Flights to Cancer Patients; Flies First Patient

8.9.2022

As GrandView's fleet grows, opportunities to provide free flights to cancer patients will accelerate.

AMR Reveals Electric Ambulance at Old Spanish Days

8.9.2022

AMR Santa Barbara County in California now has one of only five state-of-the-art electric ambulances in the country.

67 EMS Professionals to Be Honored as Stars of Life for Life-Saving Efforts at State Capitol

8.8.2022

The EMS professionals from across California will be honored in Sacramento on August 10, 2022.

GMR Forms Partnership with Carbyne to Deploy APEX Cloud Native Contact Centers Starting with Five Sites Across U.S

8.8.2022

The 911 technology will enable communications centers to receive and share live videos, images, and locations from callers.

After Rocky Start, Waco-Area Officials Praise AMR with Contract Talks Gearing Up

8.8.2022

Negotiations are getting started for American Medical Response to extend its contract with McLennan County and seven area cities in Texas

Serving Beyond the Flames

8.5.2022

The Knox County Rural Metro Fire Department in Tennessee has members with extra training and credentials to help in unique or unusual operations.

New Hampshire's Largest Cities On Track to Have Most Deadly Opioid Overdoses in Years

8.4.2022

Manchester had 37 suspected opioid deaths while Nashua had 29. AMR said at this rate, both cities will see their highest number of opioid-related overdoses in five years.

National Weather Service Posts Red Flag Warning for SW Oregon and NW California

8.1.2022

The warning, which runs from noon Monday until 11 o'clock tonight, is the result of heat, instability and increasing moisture with multiple low pressure impulses.

‘A Fire Station on Wheels’ Rural Metro Shows Off New Aerial Truck

7.29.2022

Rural Metro Fire in Knox County in Tennessee gives an inside look at its newest and biggest addition.

Carbyne and GMR Launch Bridge Desk Phase 1, Enabling Mission-Critical Organizations to Orchestrate Real-Time Solutions

7.20.2022

Bridge Desk is the ultimate distributed asset management solution that allows decision makers to orchestrate thousands of field assets with confidence.

Lives Lost While Aiding Others Remembered in Follansbee

7.19.2022

Various departments in the West Virginian city greeted the Moving Honors Memorial on its multi-state journey to Arlington, Virginia.

Kentucky FD Working to Reduce Non-Emergency Medical Calls

7.18.2022

Owensboro Fire Chief James Howard said, "our call volume has gone up and up," and responding to non-emergency calls wears down crewmembers.

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services Honored Paramedics Who Died in Line of Duty

7.18.2022

Emergency responders in Rutherford County recognized the National EMS Memorial when it stopped in Murfreesboro, Tennessee..

El Cajon Advances First-In-The-Region Program to Divert Less Serious 911 Calls to Nurses

7.18.2022

The city in San Diego County, California has set aside hundreds of thousands of dollars to reduce unnecessary ER trips.

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.

Sanford AirMed Celebrates 10 Years of Service in Northern Minnesota

7.15.2022

Through the use of AirMed services, hospitals in northern Minnesota like Sanford are able to provide care to those who may not otherwise be able to receive it.

Salisbury Fire Department Receives Mission: Lifeline Silver Plus Award

7.15.2022

The award is a part of the American Heart Association's national initiative to advance care for patients with high risk for time-sensitive emergencies, such as heart attacks.

Nurse Navigation Program to Connect Non-Emergency Callers to Services, Ease Burden on 911

7.15.2022

The "Home of Heroes Nurse Navigation Program," part of Pueblo AMR, directs some non-emergency, 911 calls to a Colorado-licensed nurse for assessment.

GMR Honors Fallen EMS Personnel

7.13.2022

A multistate ambulance procession carrying the names of 72 fallen EMS personnel began its journey in Dallas, Monday, July 11.

Procession Honoring Fallen EMS Providers Departs Texas

7.13.2022

The Moving Honors will stop in multiple cities so people can pay their respects to 72 fallen providers.

Opioid Epidemic Continues to Rage in New Hampshire Communities

7.12.2022

Opioid overdoses in the first half of 2022 in the communities were 20 percent higher than the same period in 2021, according to AMR data.

Grandview Aviation Takes Delivery of Three New Jets

7.11.2022

Opening new bases in Teterboro and Reno this month, with three more planned by year-end, enables us to better serve the transportation needs of our private charter passengers ...

Santa Barbara County EMS Agency Earns Award For Improved Heart Attack Treatment

7.5.2022

The Gold Plus Award is the highest-level recognition granted by the American Heart Association.

Save a Child from Being Left in a Hot Vehicle

6.30.2022

According to AMR, 52 children died in 2018 after being left in hot cars; a record year for the United States.

Topeka Woman Meets First Responders Who Saved Her

6.29.2022

A Kansas woman, Shamara Parre, got a special meeting with the AMR crew that saved her after she suffered cardiac arrest.

EMS Shark Tank

6.23.2022

GMR’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Edward Racht, met with EMS One-Stop podcast host Rob Lawrence to discuss what the future holds for EMS.

EMTs Train for Mass-Casualty Event at Spokane International Airport

6.23.2022

Hope is not a strategy. First responders in Washington put their skills to the test in a full-scale emergency exercise to prepare for possible medical disasters.

Streator City Council Approves Purchasing Two Ambulances for Ambulance Service

6.23.2022

Local officials in the Illinois city reached an agreement to contract AMR to provide 911 ambulance service for the community.

A Day in the Life: Medical Helicopter Pilot Trey Williamson

6.23.2022

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

Heat Can Turn Vehicles Hot as an Oven Within Minutes

6.16.2022

It's hot! All it takes is a few minutes left inside of a car for a child or pet to fall victim to deadly temperatures. Learn precautions to prevent a tragedy.

Camp 911 Teaches How to Handle Emergencies

6.16.2022

The camp for school-age children across Delta County in Michigan works to give kids hands-on learning about emergency services.

High Heat Calls for Even Higher Safety Precautions, According to Medical Professionals

6.9.2022

Arizona is in the triple digits, so AMR professionals are giving tips on how to avoid heat-related, medical emergencies.

Interview: Krista Haugen-National, Patient Safety Global Medical Response

6.1.2022

AirMed & Rescue spoke to Haugen about how her career path has informed her approach to patient care and safety.

How EMS Workers Can Supplement the Home-Based Care Workforce

6.1.2022

Medically Home is best known as a hospital-at-home enabler. But through the GMR partnership and others, it has more aspirations than that.

Eagle Scout Helps Local Fire Department Get Helipad

6.1.2022

A fire department in Northeast Alabama welcomed a new helipad thanks to the dedication of Eagle Scout Thomas Miller

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.

Rural Metro Fire on How to Prevent Watersports Accidents

5.31.2022

Each year, approximately 1.2 million people drown worldwide, with half of those being children.

New Air Evac and Guardian Flight Bases Are Ready to Serve

5.31.2022

The Air Evac base is in Athens, Alabama with a Bell 206 and the Guardian Flight base is in Gaylord, Michigan with a PC-12.

AMR Lifeguards Return to Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale

5.27.2022

Since 1999, AMR's River Rescue and Safety Program has been a summertime fixture at the Park in Troutdale, Oregon.

Medical Staff Gear Up for Indy 500, Prepare for Hot Race Day

5.27.2022

AMR will be on hand to help with the efforts to provide medical aid to anyone who might need it at the race.

AMR's EWYL Works to Diversify the EMT Workforce in the Greater Hartford Area

5.27.2022

The Earn While You Learn program, which pays students to earn EMT certification, is working to make the field more inclusive in Connecticut.

First of Seven BLM AFS Type 2 Contract Crews Available for Wildfire Response

5.26.2022

The Mooseheart Crew became available to respond to wildfires on May 16 after a crew inspection in Minto on May 11, 2022.

Spring 2022 Colorado Rural School Cardiac Emergency Preparedness Webinar

5.25.2022

The webinar was locally sponsored in Colorado by Global Medical Response.

Stormont Vail Presents Excellence in EMS award

5.24.2022

In addition to celebrating EMS Week, Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas presented its annual Excellence in EMS award with AMR's Alicia Hysten as the recipient.

Helicopter Crashes in Lake County

5.20.2022

The crash happened at the Christmas Valley Airport in Oregon.

Santa Cruz County Feeling a Shortage of EMTs

5.20.2022

The situation turned critical earlier in the week when there were no local ambulances available. A backup system had to fill in the gaps.

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.

Dream Job: Zboril Brought Love of Firefighting from Czech Republic to Daviess County

5.18.2022

Pavel Zboril, who moved to Owensboro, Kentucky, was a volunteer firefighter from a family of firefighters in Central Europe.

Fire Crews Prepare for Wildfire Season with Their Annual Wildfire Readiness Exercise

5.16.2022

May is recognized as wildfire awareness month.

Hunter Ambulance and GMR Celebrate 80 New EMT Graduates in New York

5.12.2022

Upon graduating, each graduate of the Earn While You Learn program will each receive a raise and a promotion.

LaGuardia Held Graduation of 80 Emergency Medical Technicians

5.2.2022

The graduation comes in the midst of a critical, nationwide EMT shortage.

Texas Paramedic to be Honored for Stars of Life Award

4.29.2022

Darla Biggerstaff of Waco is one of 33 GMR honorees to be recognized at the May Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

'Every 15 Minutes' Jolts Students With Reality of Drunken Driving

4.28.2022

The program, a collaboration between Ramona High and the California Highway Patrol, aims to challenge students about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Timbers, Thorns FC, Fans and Partners Raise over $500,000 and Counting for Unicef Relief Efforts in Ukraine

4.28.2022

AMR, a supporting partner, donated time and services to the event. The final donation tally is ongoing through May 5.

Safety Preparations Underway as NFL Draft Hits the Las Vegas Strip

4.27.2022

The NFL Draft is coming to Vegas for the very first time, so plans are being executed to make sure everyone attending stays safe.

Arizona Firefighter Saves Child Born Nine Weeks Premature

4.27.2022

A Rural Metro Firefighter in Gilbert is being hailed as a hero for coming to the rescue of woman and her newborn baby.

Flight Nurse Recognized in First Responder in Quarter Program

4.26.2022

Air Evac Lifeteam flight nurse Keva Wright was honored for her selfless acts and being willing to help in any way she can regardless of the situation.

Wyoming Reps. Join AirMedCare to Announce Relaunching of Air Medical Services

4.26.2022

House Bill 0007 permits air ambulance membership providers to do business in Wyoming without being considered a type of insurance.

Wildfire Season Sees Strong Beginning in Southern Arizona

4.21.2022

Wildfire season is off to an early start in southern Arizona. Rural Metro Fire offers these tips to help you keep your home safe.

Partners in Hope

4.21.2022

GMR, in partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology, built a neonatal ambulance to address Honduras' infant mortality rate.

AMR, Troup County Fire Department Honor Several

4.18.2022

AMR Georgia and the Troup County Fire Department honored a class of 18 students who earned their EMT-B certifications.

Baldwin 9-11 Dispatcher Honored for Saving Life of Summerdale Mayor

4.18.2022

Tammy Campbell of Alabama said her shift on February 18 drastically changed when she got a call about Mayor David Wilson's cardiac arrest.

AMR Rochester Banking On All-Female Class of Trainees to Help with EMT Shortage

4.14.2022

There is something special about this class, which graduated in March. Something unique. There are 10 graduates and all 10 of them are women.

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.

How First Responders Are Managing High Gas Prices

4.4.2022

AMR and the Spokane Fire Department in Washington are working to keep ambulances fueled through fire season and beyond.

Women's History Month: Courtney, Amanda and Women in Emergency Medicine

4.1.2022

Courtney Thurman and Amanda Duncan are two of the very few female EMTs who are taking EMS to the skies in the Texas Panhandle.

Global Medical Response Transforms Emergency Response with FirstNet

3.22.2022

FirstNet, provided by AT&T, is the only network built with and for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community.

Long Island Welcomes 11 New EMTs Amidst Nationwide Shortage

3.22.2022

This is the second class to graduate from the Long Island program since AMR and its parent company, GMR, acquired Hunter EMS last summer.

Monroe County Announces Community Collaboration to Assist Ukraine

3.21.2022

Donations from the Western New York county include two ambulances and $10,000 in first aid supplies from AMR.

Helping Ukraine Communities

3.12.2022

Rochester's Ukrainian community said they needed ambulances. They got 3.

Nurse Navigation with AMR

3.10.2022

The program aims to reduce costs, free up emergency response personnel to address life-threatening situations and improving overall patient outcomes regardless of severity.

Free Urgent Health Service Coming to Knox County

3.10.2022

Under the Nurse Navigation Program, AMR will connect those in need with a licensed nurse when they call 911 in a non-emergency situation.

'An Innovative Solution' | Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, AMR Announces Program That Will Route 'Less Emergent' 911 Calls to a Nurse

3.10.2022

The Nurse Navigation Program is completely funded through AMR.

ONEflight Introduces New Benefits For BAJ Members

3.9.2022

ONEflight has teamed up with AirMed, which now offers ONEflight Members its full-service emergency air ambulatory services with discounted annual pricing.

How Rising Fuel Costs Impact First Responders, Trucking Companies in East Tennessee

3.9.2022

For Rural Metro Fire, responding to an emergency is not a choice. They have to care for their community regardless of gas prices increasing.

'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.

Some 911 Calls in Monroe County Now Being Diverted to Nurse Navigators

3.1.2022

The “Nurse Navigator” program re-directs certain callers who aren’t acutely ill with other care options to alleviate stress off the ambulance system.

Officers, First Responders Graduate from Crisis Intervention Team Training

2.28.2022

The graduating class in Knoxville, Tennessee underwent intensive training in identifying mental health resources to assist people in crisis.

New Chief in Charge

2.25.2022

Chief Tim Soule accepted the appointment from Chief of Rural Metro Fire’s Southern Arizona (Yuma) Operations to Central Arizona Operations Fire Chief early this year.

Saint Thomas Unveils First Hospital-Branded Medical Hospital

2.25.2022

The helicopter, operated by Air Evac Lifeteam members, will offer services to Rutherford and surrounding counties.

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

2.24.2022

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

Rural Central Texas Community Plans to Purchase 4th Ambulance

2.24.2022

Milam County is looking to purchase an emergency response vehicle. The county only has three with AMR, right now, to serve their county.

AMR Lunch Program Feeds Local First Responders While Supporting Local Eateries

2.24.2022

AMR started a lunch program in 2020 to help feed its EMTs in Multnomah and Clackamas County in Oregon. Today, the program also helps local restaurants.

As Major Festivals Drop Pandemic Protocols, the Event Industry Faces New Opportunity

2.18.2022

Coachella and Stagecoach are now among the first to loosen their pandemic protocols, but health experts say much of the industry is still taking a conservative approach.

Nurse Partnership Aims to Give N.C. County EMS Providers 'Breathing Space'

2.17.2022

The Wake County program will use-of-state nurses to help EMS staff determine the care needed for non-life-threatening emergency calls.

Nurses to Help Wake County Respond to 911 Calls and Give EMS Staff ‘Breathing Space’

2.16.2022

As emergency services face high demand and staffing shortages, Wake County EMS in North Carolina announced the launch of the Nurse Navigation Program in partnership with GMR. ...

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

2.15.2022

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

Don't Close Airport, Medical Aircraft Provider Implores Town

2.15.2022

With the looming closure of East Hampton Airport in New York and a plan to open a new one as a private-use facility with restrictions on flight activity, GMR has expressed its...

AMR Partners with Local Restaurants to Feed Paramedics

2.15.2022

When the pandemic first hit, American Medical Response started providing free weekly meals to all paramedics in Multnomah and Clackamas counties in Oregon.

Air Evac Lifeteam and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Unveil New Helicopter

2.14.2022

The crew will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to transport critically ill and injured patients to the most appropriate Middle Tennessee facilities.

Guardian Flight Has Significant Impact in Winner Community and Surrounding Area

2.4.2022

With just a little over three weeks in the South Dakota community, Guardian Flight has already proved to ensure timely services for patients in need of enhanced healthcare.

Air Evac Lifeteam and Ascension Saint Thomas to Introduce Newest Medical Helicopter to Rutherford County

2.2.2022

The medical helicopter will have a crew that consists of an Air Evac pilot, nurse, and paramedic who have extensive education and experience in their field.

Area Agencies Prepare for Winter Weather

2.2.2022

Topeka Fire in Kansas and AMR are prepping for chilly weather emergencies.

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.

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 w...

Partnership Announced to Assist Chaplaincy Program, Supply Vehicle

1.31.2022

Lifeguard EMS donated the ambulance in west-central Texas, which is now a chaplaincy supply vehicle that will provide items to those in need.

STCC Partners with AMR to Offer EMT Training

1.31.2022

The training is free and offered to anyone interested in EMT service.

Knox County Commission to Honor Rescuers in Powell Trench Collapse

1.25.2022

The Jan. 13 incident left one man trapped up to his chest in dirt, and another man covered completely.

COVID and HEMS

1.24.2022

Through nearly two years of pandemic, the HEMS industry has been hit hard but proven resilient.

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.

First Responders Recount Remarkable Survival at Trench Collapse Site

1.17.2022

Two men survived a trench collapse in Powell, TN. It’s a feat the rescuers on the scene are calling remarkable.

How Rural Metro Fire is Protecting Its Firefighters Against Cancer

1.10.2022

More and more firefighters are getting cancer while on the job. The disease is now the leading cause of death among firefighters.

California Struggling to Staff Hospitals and Classrooms Amid COVID Spike

1.7.2022

Some 40% of hospitals are expecting to face critical staff shortages.

AMR Safety Team and Live Streaming Confirmed for USF Juniors

1.7.2022

Andersen Promotions entered into an agreement with AMR to provide a multi-person team at all USF Junior events and tests.

The Longest ECMO Transport

1.4.2022

The planning and approach to transporting a patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation across the globe.

GMR To Acquire La. EMS Agency

12.14.2021

Med Express has 350 employees and 70 ambulances, wheelchair vans and support vehicles. It serves South Louisiana and is headquartered in Alexandria.

Paramedics Make Local History As First All-Female EMS Shift

12.13.2021

They'll drop whatever they're doing at the sound of an alarm. Meet Brownwood, Texas' first all-women EMS shift!

Annual Event Benefits Local Organizations

12.13.2021

The "Stuff the Truck” event encourages local residents to donate nonperishable food items, baby food and formula, cat and dog food and toys among other items.

AMA, AHA Sue Feds Over No Surprises Act Final Rule

12.10.2021

The hospital and physician groups filed lawsuit against the federal government over a No Surprises Act final rule that will implement the independent dispute resolution proces...

Upgrading Your Avionics Hardware to Increase Mission Safety

12.10.2021

Mario Pierobon looks at the latest aviation advancements that offer increased mission safety air medical, air ambulance, and air rescue operations.

First Responders to Deliver Toys to Patients at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

12.7.2021

Toy Express was spearheaded by the Grandville Police Department, which wrote the grant to the First Responders Children’s Foundation for the event.

Rural Metro Minute: Christmas Trees and Safety Tips

12.7.2021

Christmas trees are beautiful and make the holidays bright, but can also pose as a fire hazard if not assembled properly.

AMR Donates Toys for Tots at 22News

12.7.2021

AMR employees from Springfield donated the toys themselves

First Responders Face Growing Mental Health Toll Amid Ongoing Pandemic

12.6.2021

The ongoing pandemic is driving support to increase access to mental health resources for first responders.

Area COVID-19 Testing Sites See Increase in Patients Following Thanksgiving

11.30.2021

The AMR testing team says a few weeks ago, they were averaging 500 to 600 tests a day, but since Monday, that number has nearly doubled.

AMR Experiencing "Offloading Issues" Amid COVID-19 Surge in WNY

11.30.2021

"When a hospital reaches capacity, they have nowhere to offload an ambulance," says AMR's chief EMS officer.

AMR Transports Nursing Facility Residents to Families for Thanksgiving

11.29.2021

American Medical Response (AMR) made round trips so nursing facility residents can be with their family for the holiday.

Toys for Tots Drop Off Event Happening in Grants Pass

11.29.2021

Rural Metro Fire will be taking toys that residents can donate at the Grants Pass Bi-Mart to help kids who may not be able to get a new toy for Christmas.

Mississippi EMS Workforce Shortage Nearing Critical Levels

11.29.2021

The issue is so dire that two associations in the EMS industry sent a letter to Congress pushing for a hearing to address the shortfall.

AMR Offers Tips for Frying Turkeys This Thanksgiving

11.23.2021

American Medical Response officials advise these steps to help prevent serious injuries and property loss when using a turkey fryer.

Water, Drownings and Paramedics

11.23.2021

Learn how Napa County (CA) EMS adapted to a sudden surge in water-related emergencies in a remote location of the county

Lifeguard Ambulance Celebrates 15 Years of Life-Saving Care in Santa Rosa Florida

11.22.2021

The company meets the needs of the communities it serves by providing the highest quality patient care in the industry.

Air Evac Lifeteam Lands at Texas High School for Hands-On Lesson

11.22.2021

An AEL helicopter landed at Sherman High School in Sherman, TX, to demonstrate the roles of flight paramedics and flight nurses to more than 100 health sciences students.

2021 AAA Board of Directors Election Results

11.9.2021

The term for each position will begin on January 1, 2022

Local Paramedics, EMTs Getting Pay Boosts

11.4.2021

Last month, Lifeguard Ambulance, which provides service in Santa Rosa County, announced hiring and retention bonuses for their medical staff

GMR Signs Purchase Agreement for Bell 407GXi Helicopters

11.3.2021

The delivery is expected to be complete by 2023, and includes an option by GMR to purchase up to nine additional aircraft by the end of 2024.

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.

Red Cross Sees Lowest Blood Supply in a Decade

11.1.2021

A shortage of blood has been lingering for months. Supplies now at their lowest in ten years.

Metro Displays Two Air Medical Aircraft at SHIFT AMTC 2021

11.1.2021

Metro’s booth at the air medical conference will feature a new EC145e for AU Health AirCare, one of Metro’s newest operations customers.

Covenant Children's Introduces New Transport Helicopter

10.29.2021

The EC 135 twin-engine helicopter will be in service starting in early 2022, according to a news release from Covenant Health.

County Partners with AMR to Launch Healthcare Solution

10.29.2021

Through Milam County’s Nurse Navigation program, some 911 calls with non-emergency injuries or illnesses will be transferred to a registered nurse.

Syracuse Community Health Center, AMR Partner to Ease ER Crunch

10.28.2021

Their effort is part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) program, per a joint news release.

National First Responders Day: Around 30 People Training with AMR to Help Their Communities

10.28.2021

In a time where there's a national shortage of first responders, local emergency medical providers are recruiting men and women to join their teams.

New Alliance Broadens Access to Air Medical Transport Services in Virginia

10.28.2021

A joint press release from VCU Health System, Bon Secours, Mary Washington Healthcare, Riverside Health and Med-Trans Corporation.  

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 nee...

Syracuse Community Health Center, AMR Ambulance Team Up to Prevent Unnecessary ER Visits

10.27.2021

Starting Nov. 1 AMR crews will evaluate Medicare patients who call 911 to determine if they can be treated at the health center instead of an ER.

Local Paramedic Says Portland's Mental Health Crisis is Falling on Them

10.26.2021

“They’re tired of being abused, spit at, punched, stabbed, every single day,” said Erick Gillmore, a paramedic with AMR.

Crash Survivor Honors First Responders

10.25.2021

Eight Rural Metro Fire crew members received a prestigious award on Friday for going “above and beyond” to save a woman’s life after a serious crash on East Emory Road in Nort...

Ambulance Groups Hurting for Paramedics. How North Texas First Responders are Adjusting

10.22.2021

Arlington Fire Chief Don Crowson said his department is sending fire paramedics to compensate for shortages with AMR, the city’s ambulance provider, where staffing is down two...

Dallas-Based Global Medical Response Installs RBG Spectrum's Video Wall Processors

10.21.2021

The company selected RGB Spectrum’s Galileo processor for its real-time performance, ability to support a variety of disparate digital and IP-based signal sources, and 4K imag...

Mayor Glenn Jacobs to Help Pin Phoenix Medal Award to Rural Metro Firefighters

10.19.2021

The firefighters are being honored for an incident that happened in April

Emergency Rooms See Added Pressures, Some Diverting Ambulances to Catch Up

10.19.2021

Diversions averaging a few hours

An Immediate Response

10.18.2021

Mock plane crash scenario offers training to local rapid responders

Photo: Trauma Kits Delivered

10.18.2021

Trauma kits delivered to each school in Harlan County in Kentucky

Few Healthcare Professions Have Embraced the Vaccine Like the Region's Paramedics

10.18.2021

Metro West Ambulance, which serves Washington County and parts of the coast, says 100% of its 1,000-person staff is vaccinated

Children's of Alabama New Helicopter Will Help Sick Children Get Faster Care

10.15.2021

The Airbus H145 replaces the previous helicopter in use since 2012.

AMR to Offer New Nurse Navigation Option in Milam County

10.15.2021

AMR has a program in place that has been run in other locations called Nurse Navigation.

AMR Hiring EMTs for Paid On-The-Job Training

10.14.2021

This is the first time AMR is bringing its "Earn While You Learn" program to southern Arizona

AAA President Says COVID-19 Takes EMS Worker Shortage to Crisis Level

10.11.2021

The first responder worker shortage is threatening basic emergency services

Las Vegas Sees Shortage of EMS Workers as Students Step Up to Fill Spots

10.8.2021

A lack of paramedics, EMTs and advanced EMTs is a problem among hospitals, fire departments, ambulance companies and other medical facilities. 

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.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center Adds New Air Support

10.7.2021

A new critical care transport helicopter will now specifically serve the region's largest program for neonatal intensive care services.

Hospital Wing Becomes Part of the Global Medical Response Family

10.7.2021

Med-Trans Corp., part of the GMR family of companies, has purchased the assets of Hospital Wing, a helicopter air medical provider in Memphis, US

Hunter Ambulance’s Paid EMT Training Program Graduates 14

10.6.2021

The Earn While You Learn Program, a 10-week EMT training program, launched at the West Bronx's (NY) Hunter Ambulance this summer. The first class graduated October 4.

Local First Responders Offer Pedestrian Safety Tips

10.5.2021