American Medical Response
Coverage of American Medical Response in the Nexus archive.
- Pueblo County Sheriff's Office successfully transfers inmates to new facility
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office has successfully transferred all inmates to a new facility on Medal of Honor Boulevard after receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. The former jail, which was 46 years old, is now closed, and the new facility includes 672 beds, modern infrastructure, and expanded services.
- AMR ambulance catches fire on Thursday evening, no one was injured
An American Medical Response ambulance caught fire near Monterey Elementary School in Colorado Springs while responding to a medical emergency. The Colorado Springs Fire Department safely removed the patient and crew, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and a second ambulance transported the patient to a hospital.
- Arlington launches nurse hotline through 911 system to reduce ambulance calls
Arlington has launched a Nurse Navigation Program through its 911 system, connecting non-life-threatening medical callers to registered nurses to reduce ambulance dispatches. The program, a partnership with American Medical Response, has handled 80 calls since its launch, with 20% resolved without ambulance use. Officials aim to improve emergency response efficiency and availability for critical cases.
- KKR-Backed Emergency Services Firm GMR Files for US IPO
GMR, an emergency services firm backed by private equity firm KKR, has filed for a US initial public offering (IPO). The firm operates in the emergency medical services sector, with American Medical Response (AMR) highlighted as a key player in the industry.