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Providing free emergency medical services to the Georgetown community since 1982. In the event of a

Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service is a student-run ambulance organization that has provided rapid response, treatment, and transport to Georgetown University and the surrounding community since in 1982. GERMS provides emergency care 24/7, year-round, free of charge. GERMS responds to medical emergencies on the Georgetown University main campus as well as the neighborhoods of West Georgetown, Burleith, and Foxhall.

09/14/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month

As college students, it can be easy to feel isolated, overwhelmed, or like you’re going through things alone. But please remember: you are never as alone as you may feel.

Help is always out there for you. Reach out to someone. Ask for what you need. You know yourself best, and there is no shame in asking for support.

If you need someone to be there in hard moments, GERMS will always be there for you any day, place, and time—nobody deserves to struggle alone.

You matter. You’re not alone. Always reach out. 💜

Additional resources can be found on Georgetown’s Mental Health, Wellness and Health Care website!

09/11/2026

Today GERMS joins our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, as well as the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who showed up when their community needed them most.

This morning, GERMS members honored their memory by completing a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, 110 stories in remembrance of the 441 first responders, including 343 FDNY members, who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. GERMS also had the honor of participating in the September 11 Foundation’s annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, standing alongside others in remembrance of the victims and heroes of 9/11.

This day holds special meaning for our organization. In the aftermath of the attack on the Pentagon, GERMS provided mutual aid to DC Fire and EMS, covering Station 29 on MacArthur Boulevard, and additionally sent 10 EMTs to assist at Georgetown University Hospital.

Twenty-five years later, the sacrifice of these first responders continues to shape what service means to us. Today, we remember those we lost, honor those who served, and carry their legacy forward.

We will never forget.

08/24/2026

GERMS is back and operating 24/7! Please call with any medical emergencies you may have. Have a safe and healthy start to your semester! 🚑

08/08/2026

As of Saturday, August 8th at 8AM, GERMS is out of service for the rest of summer! GERMS will be back in service beginning Friday, August 21st at 8PM.

08/04/2026

Interested in becoming a nationally certified EMT? Register for the GERMS EMT Fall 2026 course! To be eligible for registration, you must attend one Zoom information session in the upcoming week. Please visit our website or email [email protected] with any questions! 🍁🍁

08/03/2026

Applications for the GERMS Fall 2026 Probationary Class are now open!! Click the link in our bio to fill out the application. Look out for details on info sessions and visit our website or email our VP Staff Madeline Williams at
[email protected] with any questions!

07/26/2026

Introducing the 2026-2027 Georgetown EMS Executive Board! Swipe to meet the team 🩺🚑

07/17/2026

Want to become AHA CPR certified? Register for the GERMS CPR class on 7/25! Click the link in our bio to register ❤️🫀

07/07/2026

As of 6 PM yesterday, GERMS is back in service! 🌸🌼GERMS will only be in service on weekday nights (Monday to Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM) and weekends (6:00 PM Friday to 8:00 AM Monday). Most calls made to the GERMS line outside of operational hours will be transferred to DC Fire & EMS.

07/04/2026

As of Friday, July 3rd at 6 PM, GERMS is out of service until Sunday, July 5th at 6 PM. Have a safe and happy Fourth! 🎇

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Village C West Suite 209, Georgetown University, 3700 O Street, NW
Washington D.C., DC
20057

Website

http://www.georgetownems.org/

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