American Canyon Fire Protection District and Global Medical Response/REACH Announce
Partnership for New Air Ambulance “Copter 11”
American Canyon, CA – March 12, 2025 – The American Canyon Fire Protection District (ACFPD) is proud to announce an innovative public-private partnership with Global Medical Response (GMR)/ REACH Air Medical Services, launching “Copter 11,” an Airbus H135 helicopter to be used primarily for emergency medical transport and aerial medical flight services. This partnership is effective immediately, enhancing emergency response and patient care for American Canyon and Napa County. The Airbus H135, one of only 350 such aircraft in North America, is renowned for its versatility and reliability in medical emergencies. Outfitted with ICU-level medical equipment, advanced avionics, and critical safety features, Copter 11 will bring state-of-the-art medical care to patients in critical need throughout the region.
“This partnership aligns with the American Canyon Fire Protection District’s mission to provide top-tier safety and emergency response for our community,” said Fire Chief Geoff Belyea. “By joining forces with REACH and their exceptional team of medical flight professionals, we are strengthening our commitment to the well-being and safety of our residents.”
REACH has proudly been stationed in Napa County since 2017, and the organization’s commitment to the community remains strong. “We are honored to expand our services in the American Canyon and Napa County area through this valuable partnership,” said Sean Rogoff, Regional Director of Operations for GMR.
“Leveraging our combined expertise, we look forward to furthering the impact of our medical response capabilities and delivering critical care when every second counts.”
Under the joint agreement, REACH will manage all flight operations, including piloting by their highly skilled and experienced aviators, and medical response by flight nurses and paramedics. REACH’s aviation maintenance technicians will also maintain the aircraft to ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability. ACFPD will oversee administrative support and will lead the integration of Copter 11 into current county-wide EMS operations, ensuring a seamless response network for emergency medical situations.
Copter 11 is a significant enhancement to the emergency resources available to Napa County and a testament to the power of collaboration. This partnership combines ACFPD’s administrative and operational expertise with REACH’s specialized knowledge in air medical transport, marking a new chapter in emergency medical care for the region.707.551.0650 911 Donaldson Way East American Canyon, CA 94503 www.amcanfire.com
About REACH Air Medical Services
REACH Air Medical Services, headquartered in Sacramento, CA, provides critical care air and ground transport service to communities throughout California, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska, Texas, Colorado and Hawaii. REACH employs hundreds of highly trained nurses, paramedics, pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians to provide service to patients using their fleet of medically equipped helicopters, airplanes and ground ambulances.
REACH is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), which is the gold standard for patient care and safety in the medical transport industry. For more information, visit www.REACHAir.com.
REACH is part of the Global Medical Response family. Global Medical Response, Inc. is the industry-leading air, ground, specialty and residential fire services, and managed medical transportation organization. With more than 39,000 team members, GMR delivers compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services in the Northern California area.
About the American Canyon Fire Protection District
The American Canyon Fire Protection District (ACFPD), established in 1957, serves the city of American Canyon, California, and covers an area of approximately 8 square miles. Dedicated to protecting life, property, and the environment, ACFPD provides a full range of fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue services, as well as fire prevention education to the community.
Under the leadership of Fire Chief Geoff Belyea, the District continually adapts to meet the needs of its growing population. ACFPD remains committed to excellence and community partnership as a trusted public safety agency.
The men and women of the ACFPD serve our communities with Honesty, Respect and Integrity and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
We are a modern “all risk” fire district that responds to the needs of the community, regardless of the nature. We take pride in providing the best possible care in the worst possible situations. For more information, visit
www.amcanfire.com
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