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Gator Emergency Medical Response Unit (GEMRU)

A volunteer medical response unit serving UF To learn more, visit us at https://police.ufl.edu/gemru/

GEMRU is a volunteer organization serving the University of Florida campus. We operate under the University of Florida Police Department Division of Public Safety and under our medical director, Dr. Jason Jones.

10/28/2026

Today GEMRU extends great appreciation and gratitude to all First Responders for their service, dedication, and compassion towards our communities! 🩺💙🧡

Today GEMRU extends great appreciation and gratitude to all First Responders for their service, dedication, and compassion towards our communities! 🩺💙🧡

We give an extra special thank you to UFPD, Alachua County Fire Rescue, and Gainesville Fire Rescue. Their unwavering commitment to keeping our campus community safe is truly admirable. Thank you for all that you do!

And of course, a big shout out to our GEMRU family for wanting to make an impact in campus safety and are dedicated and passionate in doing so!

10/24/2026

Our 5 teams were dispatched to Pony Field to respond to a simulated Mass Casualty Incident, put together by GEMRU’s training team 🚑⚕️

See how our unit prepares for a situation where patients outnumber responders 🩺✨

10/16/2026

Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Onboarded Class!🐊✨
We are so proud and cannot wait to see what our 14 new responders will accomplish in the unit!!

10/01/2026

In September, GEMRU practiced extrication to assist in giving proper care!

Rapid Extrication vs. Assisted Mobility!

Groups took turns practicing extrication in a tight space to simulate a real call

09/19/2026

Come with GEMRU to staff a soccer game! 🐊

09/08/2026

Unit Trainings are how we keep our EMS skills sharp! 🐊 Check out what we have done throughout the Summer Semester!

The “GEMRU Olympics” allows responders to earn points for practicing skills, making review fun and competitive! 🚑

The “GEMRU Olympics” allows responders to earn points for practicing skills, making review fun and competitive! 🚑

Rapid Response practice allows for responders to be prepared for any kind of call, regardless of frequency! 🚨

08/19/2026

Welcome to GEMRU 🩺🎉
The Summer 2026 onboarding class brought 8 new responders to the unit and we are so excited to see all they will accomplish!

08/12/2026

Applications for GEMRU’s Fall 2026 cycle are open NOW! 🚨

The form can be accessed at https://police.ufl.edu/gemru/
Make sure to submit your application by August 26th at 11:59 PM to be considered! 🚑

For more information about the application process or GEMRU, visit our website. For any questions, email us at [email protected], or DM this account.
Additionally, attend our Interest Meeting on August 21st!

07/22/2026

Meet our Executive Team! We are excited for all they will accomplish throughout the year!🐊🎉

05/04/2026

Summer 2026 Applications are now OPEN!🚨🚑

The application form can be accessed at police.ufl.edu/gemru/
Applications will close on May 15th, be sure to get yours in before 11:59 on that day to be considered! ⚕️

For more information about GEMRU or applications, please visit our website. To ask any questions, email us ([email protected]), DM this account, or attend our Interest Meeting taking place at on May 13th!

Address

1555 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL
32611

Telephone

+13523925447

Website

https://police.ufl.edu/gemru/

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