Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance

08/06/2026

A few more shots from GPRA’s participation with Laflin Fire Department in a mock vehicle accident exercise at the PA State Police Troop P Camp Cadet. Thanks again to Laflin Fire for bringing us along!

We always appreciate opportunities to spread awareness and appreciation for the EMS profession, and maybe spark some interest for the next generation!

Capt. D Corby and Lt M Vitali participated in this detail

08/06/2026

A great annual tradition with Laflin Fire Department! We’re proud to partner with them and proud to serve Laflin Borough!

08/05/2026

🚨🚨GPRA July 2026 call statistics🚨🚨

♦️ 685 total calls in the GPRA coverage area
♦️ 660 calls handled by GPRA units
♦️ Looking inside the numbers, 437 calls handled out of GPRA HQ and 239 out of the West Station

Total calls handled by GPRA crews in 2026 through July 31: 4,638

All data compiled by Capt. E. Thomas

Special shout out to our GPRA crews for handling one of the most demanding call volumes in the region!

08/03/2026

We’re very grateful to all of the outstanding EMS professionals that have engaged with us over the last several weeks as we continue the process of selection for our Chief of Operations position! We’re delighted that so many talented individuals are interested in growing the GPRA to the next level.

As we move on to the next phase of the selection process, we are no longer accepting application packets. More to come soon!

EMS provider for Pittston City, Jenkins Twp.,Yatesville, Exeter, Wyoming, West Wyoming, West Pittston, Laflin and Avoca Borough in Luzerne County, Pa.

Advanced life support - Medic 29

EMS Station 565

🏆 2019 Pa. Dept of Health EMS Agency of the Year

08/02/2026

We are very grateful to the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival for making a generous donation to the GPRA. Community support is essential to our continued viability as an organization. We appreciate great community organizations like this that recognize the valuable service we provide! We look forward to next year’s Festival at the new location - the former West Pittston Armory - where we will proudly provide on site standby service.

West Pittston, Pennsylvania
West Pittston Community News

07/31/2026

- a GPRA favorite

📸 by GPRA EMT - R. Semyon

07/28/2026

If it’s important to our community, it’s important to us.

GPRA units are providing standby coverage at this week’s Little League State Tournament at the Jenkins Township field

Stop by and say hello to our hard working crews!

Township Little League Community

07/25/2026

🚑 Built for Protection. Ready to Serve.

Meet GPRA A-10, featuring the distinctive GPRA® trademark front end—engineered with maximum protection and responder safety in mind.

Every detail is designed to help safeguard our crews so they can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional emergency medical care to the communities we proudly serve.

At Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance, investing the best equipment means investing in the safety of our patients, our providers, and our future. A new unit is scheduled for delivery later this year, with plans for multiple additional units soon to follow.

💙 Proud to serve. Proud to protect.

📸 by GPRA EMT R. Semyon

Ambulance CommunityFirst EmergencyMedicalServices

07/22/2026

The Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance (Medic 29) is seeking an experienced, visionary Chief Operations Officer to help lead one of Pennsylvania's busiest and most progressive EMS organizations.
This executive leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our operations, mentor the next generation of EMS professionals, and make a lasting impact on the communities we proudly serve.

If you're a proven EMS leader with a passion for operational excellence, team development, and innovation, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today at:
https://greaterpittstonambulance.com/careers

The GPRA. It's Not for Everyone.
We don't expect it to be.
This career demands more.
More grit. More accountability. More composure under pressure. More commitment to becoming a better provider than you were yesterday.

At Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance, you'll work in one of Pennsylvania's busiest EMS systems. You'll respond to the call’s others don't. You'll gain experience that many providers spend years trying to find. Every shift will challenge you, and every challenge will make you stronger.

This isn't a place to coast.
It's a place to grow.

See more.
Do more.
Learn more.
Become more.
Earn more.

As a nonprofit EMS agency, our success isn't measured by profits or shareholders. It's measured by the communities we serve, the patients who trust us, and the people who wear our patch.
When GPRA succeeds, we reinvest in what matters most, our employees, our equipment, our education, and our future. Your growth isn't an expense here; it's an investment!

So, ask yourself...
Are you working somewhere that will make you the best provider you can be?

Or have you become comfortable where you are?
If you're looking for a career that will challenge you, develop you, reward you, and help you become the clinician and leader you're capable of being...
There's a place for you here.

If you're looking for easy...
The GPRA isn't for everyone.

Challenge yourself. Answer the call. Join Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance.


Not ready for a leadership role?
We're always hiring dedicated Paramedics, Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), and EMTs who want to challenge themselves in a fast-paced, high-volume EMS system. Offering very competitive pay, outstanding equipment, and opportunities for professional growth.
Lead. Serve. Grow.
Join the Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance.

Additional Information at:
https://courtrightassoc.com/openings/

07/21/2026

Special shout out to Capt. J. Cromer and EMT Gonzalez! Going above and beyond is in the GPRA’s DNA!

We also appreciate the recognition from Jenkins Township Police Sgt. Schultz!

Recognition of Outstanding Service – Medic 29

The Jenkins Township Police Department would like to extend its sincere recognition and appreciation to Medic 29 for the exceptional professionalism, compassion, and patience demonstrated during today's response involving a female dementia patient.

The patient had become increasingly agitated and was refusing assistance. Upon Medic 29's arrival, the crew remained calm, treated her with dignity and respect, and successfully de-escalated the situation.

Through their compassionate approach, they gained the patient's trust and were able to safely convince her to enter the ambulance for transport to the hospital without further incident.

Calls involving individuals suffering from dementia require extraordinary patience, understanding, and professionalism. Medic 29 exemplified these qualities and demonstrated the highest standards of emergency medical care.

Thank you, Medic 29, for your outstanding service and unwavering commitment to the residents of our community. Your actions today reflect the very best of public service and deserve our sincere recognition and appreciation.

-Sgt Tracy Schultz