REMSA Health and Care Flight Celebrate 36 ‘Champions of Care’ at Annual EMS Week Awards Commemorating 40 years of REMSA Health and 45 years of Care Flight, event honors paramedics, nurses, dispatchers, and support staff; eight Care Flight crew members earn their wings May 22, 2026 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health and Care Flight honored 36 employees at the Champions of Care: A … [Read more...] about REMSA Health and Care Flight Celebrate 36 ‘Champions of Care’ at Annual EMS Week Awards
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Care Flight Welcomes a New Helicopter To Serve Rural Communities
Jan. 23, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health and its service, Care Flight, announce the arrival of a new helicopter aircraft, Care Flight 2, which is located at the Gardnerville, Nevada base. It is serviced through a partnership with Air Methods, Care Flight’s rotor wing aviation vendor. “The demand for access to clinically excellent healthcare in rural Nevada is increasing and … [Read more...] about Care Flight Welcomes a New Helicopter To Serve Rural Communities
REMSA Health Announces the Appointment of Miguel Vega to Support Services Manager
Aug. 20, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health welcomes Miguel Vega who will serve in the role of support services manager. Vega has more than 15 years of leadership experience in logistics and operations management. “I am excited to welcome Miguel to this role within the support services division,” said Josh Duffy, director of support services, REMSA Health. “Miguel’s commitment … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Announces the Appointment of Miguel Vega to Support Services Manager
REMSA Health’s EMS Week Awards Honor Vital Contributions of EMS Professionals
(RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health celebrated top-performing employees during its Annual EMS Week Awards on May 21, 2024 as part of the 50th Annual National EMS Week, May 19-25. The awards recognize care providers and professionals who go above and beyond in their roles serving others to ensure the health and safety of their community. Each year, REMSA Health gathers co-response … [Read more...] about REMSA Health’s EMS Week Awards Honor Vital Contributions of EMS Professionals
REMSA Health Announces the Promotion of Josh Duffy to Director of Support Services
April 9, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health announces the promotion of Josh Duffy to director of support services. Duffy joined REMSA Health in 2005 and has held positions including vehicle services technician, advanced emergency services technician (AEMT), logistics supervisor and procurement manager. In his new role, Duffy will continue to manage product supplies and vendor … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Announces the Promotion of Josh Duffy to Director of Support Services
A New Helicopter Will Join Care Flight’s Fleet, Ensuring Access to Emergency Medical Care Across Rural Nevada
Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, celebrated the arrival of a new helicopter. The new aircraft, Care Flight 1, will begin service in late winter 2024, ensuring access to life-saving emergency medical care in rural Nevada. It will replace a similar, but older model helicopter. Care Flight 1 will be based in Fallon, Nevada as one of four in Care Flight’s fleet of … [Read more...] about A New Helicopter Will Join Care Flight’s Fleet, Ensuring Access to Emergency Medical Care Across Rural Nevada
REMSA Health Promotes Vanessa Coyle to Director of Care Flight Operations
RENO, Nev. – REMSA Health and Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, have promoted Vanessa Coyle to Director of Care Flight Operations. In her new role, Coyle will report to Barry Duplantis, Interim CEO, and will oversee Care Flight critical care operations. Coyle made significant contributions to the Care Flight division after being promoted to the role of operations manager … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Promotes Vanessa Coyle to Director of Care Flight Operations
REMSA Introduces New Name as Emergency Medical Services Provider Evolves with Healthcare Landscape
The Regional Emergency Medical Service Authority (REMSA), Northern Nevada’s nationally-recognized ground ambulance service and Care Flight, Northern Nevada and Northern California’s critical care and air ambulance transport service, today announced that they will now be known collectively as REMSA Health. The brand update is intended to better reflect what the organization has … [Read more...] about REMSA Introduces New Name as Emergency Medical Services Provider Evolves with Healthcare Landscape
Care Flight and REMSA Team up With AirMed Care Network to Sell Air Medical Membership
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight are pleased to announce a partnership with AirMed Care Network (AMCN) to administer their Silver Saver and Flight Plan membership programs, respectively. AMCN is the nation’s largest provider of air medical memberships. Under the agreement, AMCN will lead the campaign to … [Read more...] about Care Flight and REMSA Team up With AirMed Care Network to Sell Air Medical Membership
Plumas District Hospital and Care Flight Extend Partnership into Greenville, Calif.
RENO, Nev. – Plumas District Hospital (PDH) and Care Flight are pleased to jointly announce that they were selected by the Indian Valley Ambulance Service Authority (IVSA) as the new contractor to provide ground ambulance service in the Indian Valley area of Plumas County in northeastern California. On Thursday, October 31, 2019, PDH and Care Flight assumed EMS … [Read more...] about Plumas District Hospital and Care Flight Extend Partnership into Greenville, Calif.
REMSA and Care Flight Recognize Outstanding Achievements At EMS Week Award Ceremony
(Reno, Nev.) – In recognition of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week, REMSA and Care Flight recently held its annual EMS Week Awards. REMSA and Care Flight celebrated and recognized outstanding clinical and service contributions to its ground and air EMS program with medal bar and ONE TEAM awards. Temple Fletcher, Care Flight manager kicked off the event by being … [Read more...] about REMSA and Care Flight Recognize Outstanding Achievements At EMS Week Award Ceremony
REMSA/Care Flight Promotes Shannon Petty as Reno’s Base Supervisor
RENO – The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight announce the promotion of Shannon Petty, RN, CRFN, to the position of Care Flight’s base supervisor for the ground critical care transport and the fixed-wing base in Reno. Care Flight, a program of REMSA, is a regional helicopter, airplane and ground critical care transport service. Care Flight … [Read more...] about REMSA/Care Flight Promotes Shannon Petty as Reno’s Base Supervisor
REMSA Community Advisory | Back to School Safety
Reno – Summer is ending soon, and children will be returning to school. Before our kids pack their pencils and grab sack lunches, REMSA/Care Flight would like to remind parents and community members of some basic back to school tips and precautions. Before going back to school: Get up to date on vaccinations Ensure your kids are vaccinated before the school year … [Read more...] about REMSA Community Advisory | Back to School Safety
Fifteen Care Flight Staff Earn “Wings” For Advanced Care Capabilities
RENO, Nev. – In December, Care Flight awarded 20 of its critical care medical team members with recognition for advanced study, skills and achievements. They earned their “wings.” The ever-changing world of medicine has placed more and more requirements for training, skills and education on medical professionals, especially in critical care. Care Flight medical staff members … [Read more...] about Fifteen Care Flight Staff Earn “Wings” For Advanced Care Capabilities
Plumas County Recognized by Nor-Cal EMS for Emergency Service Success
(QUINCY, Calif.) – In a joint announcement from Plumas District Hospital and Care Flight, Plumas County is recognized by Nor-Cal EMS for having the highest percentage of cardiac arrest field saves in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, and Trinity counties, thanks to public bystander CPR and High Performance CPR by local emergency services personnel. In a letter from Shawn Pooré, … [Read more...] about Plumas County Recognized by Nor-Cal EMS for Emergency Service Success