Sept. 18, 2025 (Reno, Nev.) – Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, has appointed Joseph Drago to the role of executive director. Drago brings more than two decades of air medical operations, clinical leadership and strategic development to Care Flight, the region’s only nonprofit air ambulance provider.
In this role, Drago will oversee all components of the Care Flight division, including clinical performance, patient and crew safety, customer service, business development, transport operations, regulatory tracking and team member development.
“I am excited to welcome Joe to the Care Flight team,” said Adam Heinz, chief operating officer, REMSA Health. “His dedication to emergency medical services and air medical operations is an ideal addition to Care Flight––Nevada’s first and longest-serving air ambulance program. Joe’s focus on patient-centered care, solution-based customer service and provider wellness and safety will ensure Care Flight continues to be the region’s premier critical care transport provider.”
Drago comes to the organization from Sacramento, California where he worked with REACH as an air ambulance program director and base manager. Prior to that, he held positions with Air Methods Corporation, PHI Air Medical Services and Riggs Ambulance Service. He holds a bachelor’s degree in public safety and emergency management from Grand Canyon University and an associate degree in fire science from Modesto Junior College. Drago is a nationally registered paramedic, and holds a flight paramedic certification as well as a variety of trauma and pediatric advanced life support certifications. He has served as a board member on the Sacramento Emergency Medical Advisory Group and the Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Care Committee.
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About REMSA Health
REMSA Health is a private, non-profit community organization which provides a full range of innovative healthcare services outside of the hospital setting. We are funded only by user fees, with no local tax subsidies. REMSA Health provides Washoe County’s 420,000+ residents with 24/7 ambulance services. Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, provides critical care transport services via ground and air ambulance across the western United States. REMSA Health includes an internationally accredited Regional Emergency Communications Center, a Nevada-licensed Center for Integrated Health and Community Education, and special operations and special events teams. It is a member organization of the American Ambulance Association. REMSA Health: Care. Community. Innovation. For more information, visit www.remsahealth.com.
