APRIL 26, 2025 — 50 CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES
The company has announced that it will lay off 50+ employees at Sonoma Life Support in California’s Sonoma County due to losing a Sonoma County Fire District contract to local fire authorities.
According to a company spokesperson, “Unfortunately, despite every effort to sustain our presence, continuing operations without the 911 contract is simply not financially viable. The decision to leave the county was a difficult one, as the local community has become part of our family. As a result of the closure, just over 50 team members will be laid off. We are committed to supporting these employees by offering opportunities to transfer to other AMR operations throughout Northern California for those willing and able to commute or relocate.”
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 — 190 FIRST RESPONDERS
The company has announced it will lay off 192 first responders due to a contractual matter with Main Line Healthcare.
According to a company statement, “Officials with American Medical Response (AMR) announced last week its Philadelphia operation will reduce its number of first responders effective January 18, 2024. The reduction is in response to the end of our contract with Main Line Healthcare. AMR will continue to serve the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.”
“We are offering relocation allowances to assist employees in transferring to other AMR operations, as well as hosting a job fair to help them connect with and pursue opportunities with other local EMS agencies. We very much want to keep these first responders working on board local ambulances.”
DECEMBER 7, 2022 — Original post…
Greenwood Village, Coloado-based AMR, American Medical Response, a nationwide provider of emergency medical support and ambulance services, has announced a reduction in force.
The reduction in force will impact 130 employees, including EMTs, dispatchers and clerical staff located in Fife, Washington and is scheduled for January 28, 2023.
According to the company, "the amount of reduction and subsequent permanent layoff of existing staff is contingent upon the success of ongoing discussions with current customers/partners." AMR services every hospital, law enforcement agency, and fire department in Pierce county.
Factors influencing the decision appear to be the reduced demand for emergency transports, rising operating costs including fuel, maintenance, and personnel, and fixed government reimbursements.
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?
