AMR has a key role in the nation’s Emergency Medical Services system

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems are locally operated systems throughout the U.S. And in more than 135 communities, AMR partners with other organizations, including its sister company EmCare, to ensure citizens can rely on their local EMS system with confidence.

From 9-1-1 calls for an individual cardiac crisis, to a multiple-vehicle accident with injuries, EMS systems are ready to respond to a variety of emergency calls. And in today’s age, EMS systems are more involved than ever in community security – preparing for both natural and human-caused disasters.

AMR works with private and public partners, including other ambulance service providers, hospitals, fire and police departments, to provide public safety and care. For example, police and fire professionals may be first responders to an incident with AMR partnering to provide medical care and transport to victims. EmCare is involved by staffing more than 4,000 emergency room physicians across the nation who stand ready to treat patients in crisis.

It’s an important effort that must work as a team. That’s why AMR consistently trains with its EMS partners to be ready for disaster response– no matter what the call.

Online Resources for more information on EMS and
pre-hospital care and transportation

American Ambulance Association (AAA)
http://www.the-aaa.org/

American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) http://www.acep.org/

Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) http://www.caas.org/EmCare
http://www.emcare.com

Federal Emergency Management Agency http://www.fema.gov/

National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) http://www.naemse.org/

National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) http://www.naemsp.org/

National Association of EMTs (NAEMT)
http://www.naemt.org/

National Association of State EMS Directors http://www.nasemsd.org/

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/