Gila River EMS (GREMS) was established in 1974 and is a community sworn, primary responder, multi-hazard, emergency medical services department within the Gila River Indian Community covering nearly 600 square miles. Our role is part of both public safety and healthcare as a department of Gila River Health Care. We work very closely with our public safety partners (Fire, Police, Corrections, Dispatch, Emergency Management) and by government directive are charged as the lead provider of emergency medical services for the Community. We take this responsibility and duty very seriously, hiring only highly motivated employees who are willing to serve with respect and dignity and provide the best patient care possible. Our EMTs and Paramedics are simply the best!
(520) 796-4586 email
EMS Billing:
(602) 528-1205
EMS Community Education / CPR:
(520) 796-4592 email
(520) 796-4585 email
EMS East Battalion Chief:
EMS West Battalion Chief:
Supervisor: (520) 796-4594
EMS Chief:
Kurt Rainbolt (520) 796-4588 email
Deputy Chief:
Kevin Knight Special Operations (520) 796-4585 email
Division Chief:
Chris Riddle Operations (520) 796-4590 email
Division Chief:
Tamara Nacho Logistics (520) 796-4584 email
Division Chief:
Daniel Atchison Support Services (520) 796-4571 email
Division Chief:
Patrick Peterson Professional Standards (520) 796-4589 email
Taining Program Manager
David Gast (520) 796-4596 email
Outreach / Training Supervisor
Grace Watson Professional Standards (520) 796-4592 email
MIH Program Manager
Kyle Luginbyhl Professional Standards (520) 796-4599 email
Medical Director
Pre Hospital Coordinator
Barb Schaffer, RN (520) 562-1200 x 1030 email
Certified by The Joint Commission, recognized for
excellence in patient care