Yakima AMR

Yakima, Washington

When a Yakima County resident calls 911 with a medical emergency, paramedics and EMTs from American Medical Response (AMR) answer the call. The nationwide, private ambulance service provides ALS and BLS services to Yakima County, the second largest county in Washington state, with about 60 employees operating from four stations. The AMR staff provides emergency service for four area hospitals and arranges for airlift transportation when needed. With its mix of urban and rural areas, diverse cultural life, and a rapidly increasing population — including seasonal and migrant workers — Yakima can be a challenging area to serve. “ They do what can be very tough work with such positive attitudes and consistently high standards,” says Nick Morrison, Director of Washington Clinical Services for Airlift Northwest. “And that makes a big difference to us, honestly.” Approximately 200 of the calls Yakima AMR runs each year culminate in a patient being transported by Airlift Northwest.

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