The History of AMR - Creating the nation's leading ambulance service

• AMR was founded in 1992 when several well-established regional ambulance providers consolidated into a single company.


• AMR was created in response to changes in health care reimbursement, the demands of new technology and the growth of managed care plans, which created a need to build a larger provider network.


• AMR expanded in 1997 when it merged with Med Trans, making it the largest ambulance service provider in the U.S.


• In 2005, AMR management and Onex Partners L.P. purchased AMR and its sister company, EmCare, from Laidlaw International.


• AMR expanded its lines of service with a new international EMS division in 2005 with the formation of Global Medical Response (GMR).


• AMR acquired Air Ambulance Specialists (AASI) in 2006. AASI arranges domestic and international fixed-wing air ambulance service. By acquiring AASI, AMR now offers a full spectrum of ground and air-based emergency medical transportation options.


• Today, AMR is a leader in the emergency medical services sector which is known for implementing and providing the industry's best practices.