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Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service is a student-run ambulance service, serving Georgetown University and the surrounding community. Founded in 1982, GERMS has been providing free year-round, 24/7 emergency medical service (rapid-response, treatment, and transport) to the Georgetown community.


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