Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service is a student-run ambulance organization, providing rapid-response, treatment, and transport to Georgetown University and the surrounding community since its founding in 1982. GERMS provides emergency care 24/7, year-round, free of charge.
If this is a medical emergency, dial 202-687-4357 immediately.
You should call GERMS whenever you believe someone would benefit from the medical skills and equipment that EMTs and an ambulance can provide. Our EMTs all hold DC and national certifications in basic life support. GERMS can handle any type of medical emergency, including chest pain, seizures, motor vehicle accidents, severe bleeding, and head trauma. When in doubt, call!
For information about GERMS' spring EMT-B certification class, Click Here
GERMS is currently in the process of purchasing a new ambulance to go into service next fall. For more information, Click Here