American Medical Response - San Diego County

08/30/2026

Celebrate the beauty of our local beaches by enjoying them safely and responsibly. Gather friends for a clean-up, snap photos, pick up your trash, wear sunscreen, follow posted safety signs and never swim alone or under the influence.

American Medical Response - San Diego County hopes you enjoy the sun, sand and sea while keeping our beaches clean and safe.

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08/21/2026

Watch out, San Diego! Not one, but TWO of our Basic Life Support crews were recognized for their professionalism, compassion, and dedication to serving our community.

EMTs Kaiya R. and Gage F. of BLS 270 were recently commended by the National City Police Department after taking the initiative to assist an elderly woman experiencing a mental health crisis. Although they were not dispatched to the incident, they quickly recognized the danger, used their ambulance to help protect her from traffic and de-escalated the situation. Their calm, compassionate approach ultimately convinced her to seek the medical care she needed. Their actions were praised as going above and beyond and we truly couldn’t agree more.

We would also like to recognize EMTs Joseph G. and Charles M. of BLS 293, who had responded to an 84 year old patient who had fallen out of bed and suffered a broken hip. With the patient also recovering from recent shoulder replacement surgery, Joseph and Charles moved him safely and comfortably, while providing optimal patient care, keeping him informed throughout the ordeal. The patient was then transported to a local hospital for appropriate care. Their professionalism and compassionate patient care earned a heartfelt praise from the patient’s family.

Thank you to Kaiya, Gage, Joseph and Charles for Keeping Care at the Center as a part of our Core Behaviors. Your commitment to treating every patient with kindness, respect, and compassion does not go unnoticed. 💙

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Tyler De Los Reyes on his induction into the Doors of Change Hall of Fame! 🎉

Tyler has been part of the Doors of Change family since he was just 16 years old, and his journey is a powerful example of resilience, perseverance, and the impact that support and opportunity can have on a young person's life.

As Doors of Change celebrates 25 years of helping homeless and at-risk youth in San Diego, Tyler's story stands as a reminder of the lives that have been changed through the organization's dedication and commitment to the community. Tyler was recently recognized as part of the Doors of Change Hall of Fame, honoring former youth participants who have overcome challenges and gone on to achieve success.

Learn more about the organization's 25-year legacy and the upcoming Concert of Hope in this CBS 8 San Diego story: 🔗 https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/zevely-zone/san-diego-doors-of-change-marks-25-years-aiding-homeless-youth-concert-of-hope/509-50a5a139-f3a3-4fad-8a36-6893890e0722

Congratulations, Tyler, on this well-deserved honor! 💙🏆

Doors of Change celebrates 25 years of helping homeless youth with The PettyBreakers benefit "Concert of Hope" on September 26.

08/15/2026

Back-to-school season is almost here! American Medical Response - San Diego County shares a few tips for a safe and successful start: practice safe walking habits, limit distractions when crossing streets, wash hands often, choose healthy meals and make sure kids know emergency basics if home alone.

Here’s to a healthy, confident school year! Learn more tips for a safe school year at https://ow.ly/GR4E50ZtC0F

08/15/2026

Back-to-Winners: 4 Months Straight! 🏆

In an effort to strengthen the system and enhance employee engagement, Interfacility Transport (IFT) Operations Supervisors launched a monthly recognition program highlighting top-performing crews based on Task On-Time reporting. The top two crews each month earn a meal on operations!

Julian L. & Edwin C. on SD267 have been the outstanding crew that has earned the top spot for four months in a row, demonstrating consistency, teamwork and strong commitment to getting the job done right.

Congratulations, Julian and Edwin, and thank you for raising the bar month after month! 💙🚑



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08/06/2026

Leaving the military doesn't mean starting over. 💪

As one of the nation's strongest military communities, we are proud to partner with the Department of Defense SkillBridge program by welcoming two new SkillBridge EMTs. The DoD SkillBridge program gives transitioning service members such as Michael Means and Samuel Amador the opportunity to gain valuable civilian career experience during their final 180 days of military service.

By continuing their service in EMS, Michael and Samuel already reflect our core behavior of Keeping Care at the Center, putting people first both in and out of uniform.

Thank you both for your service and welcome to the team! 🇺🇸

08/02/2026

National Stop on Red Week is here! GMR remains committed to reinforcing the importance of traffic signals and full stops at red lights. Every decision at the wheel helps protect lives, reduce risk and contribute to safer roadways for the communities we serve.

08/01/2026

August is National Motorsports Awareness Month. Before you ride, put safety first—take a safety course, check your equipment, wear proper protective gear, never drink and ride and stay within your skill limits.

American Medical Response - San Diego County encourages all motorsports enthusiasts to ride smart, stay visible and be prepared. Enjoy the ride—and stay safe!

08/01/2026

👏EVOC Excellence👏

Sometimes the people making the biggest difference are the ones quietly putting in the extra effort every day.

This week, the EVOC team recognized and celebrated two individuals who have gone above and beyond: Ivan Joya-Tolentino and Paul Maxwell II.

Ivan’s leadership, mentorship, and genuine willingness to support both instructors and students help create an environment where everyone can learn and succeed. Meanwhile, Paul, although one of the EVOC team’s newer instructors, has quickly become a standout through his dedication, team-first mindset, and consistent support of both students and fellow instructors.

From mentoring to handling behind-the-scenes tasks without hesitation, they exemplify our core behaviors of Keeping Care at the Center and Finding a Way Together. Through their teamwork, dedication and commitment to our EVOC team, they help ensure our employees have the support, training, and resources needed to stay safe on the streets every day.

Thank you both for making a difference! 💙🚑

07/15/2026

👏 Congratulations, EMT Paige Pira! 👏

Please join us in congratulating Paige Pira, Employee of the Quarter for our IFT Division!

Paige will celebrate two years with AMR this September and has already made a lasting impact on our team. In addition to serving as an EMT, Paige is an FTO, an EVOC Instructor, and helps conduct interviews for new EMT candidates each month.

Born and raised in Oceanside, California, Paige earned an EMT certification from MiraCosta College. Inspired by several family members in public safety, Paige entered EMS to gain patient care experience before pursuing PA school.

What Paige enjoys most about EMS is connecting with patients and the fact that no two days are ever the same. Paige also values the amazing partners at AMR and the many opportunities available for EMTs to grow and develop professionally.

Outside of work, Paige is an avid reader and has a gymnastics background.

For those considering EMS, Paige offers this advice:
"Know your protocols and be open to learning!"

Thank you, Paige, for your dedication to patient care, commitment to mentorship, and positive impact on the AMR San Diego team. We are proud to recognize you as one of our Employees of the Quarter! 🚑💙