/ems-heroes EMS Heroes en-US Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /anaphylaxis/articles/how-i-survived-in-flight-anaphylaxis-lnjxkfsi9lF5WrOR/ A flight paramedic shares her harrowing experience of a severe allergic reaction to medication and her gratitude to the flight nurse who treated her Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:24:33 GMT /anaphylaxis/articles/how-i-survived-in-flight-anaphylaxis-lnjxkfsi9lF5WrOR/ /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems Legislative takeaways from AAA’s Shawn Baird, Randy Strozyk and Dr. Gerad Troutman; and as well as Senator Bill Cassidy Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:06:52 GMT /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /ems-heroes/ind-crash-victim-thanks-ems-for-saving-her-life "It felt pretty good to be able to actually see the people and thank them for saving my life" Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:43:01 GMT /ems-heroes/ind-crash-victim-thanks-ems-for-saving-her-life /anaphylaxis/articles/how-i-survived-in-flight-anaphylaxis-lnjxkfsi9lF5WrOR/ A flight paramedic shares her harrowing experience of a severe allergic reaction to medication and her gratitude to the flight nurse who treated her Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:24:33 GMT /anaphylaxis/articles/how-i-survived-in-flight-anaphylaxis-lnjxkfsi9lF5WrOR/ /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems Legislative takeaways from AAA’s Shawn Baird, Randy Strozyk and Dr. Gerad Troutman; and as well as Senator Bill Cassidy Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:06:52 GMT /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems /health-wellness/articles/5-ways-a-texas-city-ensures-responders-are-mentally-and-physically-fit-from-recruits-to-retirees-Q0wAdq9FHtAb9jNz/ The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:14:08 GMT /health-wellness/articles/5-ways-a-texas-city-ensures-responders-are-mentally-and-physically-fit-from-recruits-to-retirees-Q0wAdq9FHtAb9jNz/ /ems-heroes/articles/fallen-pa-ems-members-remembered-during-national-ems-memorial-service-visit-zZ18O5VgCOZOausk/ The National EMS Memorial Service stopped in North Huntingdon to remember fallen EMTs, paramedics Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:42:48 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/fallen-pa-ems-members-remembered-during-national-ems-memorial-service-visit-zZ18O5VgCOZOausk/ /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-memorial-bike-ride-converge-in-va-mtDl7Y7Ce3TLKGkb/ 59 EMS responders and their families will be recognized during a 3-day event in Arlington Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:22:30 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-memorial-bike-ride-converge-in-va-mtDl7Y7Ce3TLKGkb/ /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-arrives-in-chicago-CQQn3L0fJNkkJGjj/ 59 fallen EMS providers are remembered on the trip to Arlington, Va. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:20:20 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-arrives-in-chicago-CQQn3L0fJNkkJGjj/ /ems-heroes/articles/wva-paramedic-saved-marines-life-7-years-later-saves-his-daughter-P7iPyDDwkDtZoomi/ Facebook friendship over the years led the Ritchie County Ambulance Authority paramedic to become a kidney donor to the former Marine's daughter Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:56:18 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/wva-paramedic-saved-marines-life-7-years-later-saves-his-daughter-P7iPyDDwkDtZoomi/ /ems-heroes/articles/wrong-place-right-time-va-ems-officers-drive-into-graduation-shooting-scene-3FZD4tatfPVbcmhF/ Richmond County EMS officers were on their way to a graduation when they came upon the shooting outside a Richmond theater Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:24:02 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/wrong-place-right-time-va-ems-officers-drive-into-graduation-shooting-scene-3FZD4tatfPVbcmhF/ /rescue/articles/pa-medic-good-samaritan-pull-man-from-burning-vehicle-AG8YIV2mdBTlvAlv/ The UPMC Williamsport paramedic was getting his dinner when he heard the crash next door Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:16:09 GMT /rescue/articles/pa-medic-good-samaritan-pull-man-from-burning-vehicle-AG8YIV2mdBTlvAlv/ /ems-heroes/articles/the-last-time-i-saw-you-you-were-dead-honolulu-medics-reunite-with-cardiac-arrest-patient-AQSBfJ0LLKA9Gt1X/ "This job has lots of sad days, but to see him with his family today makes the job worth it, " EMS District Chief Kenneth Faria said Thu, 25 May 2023 19:39:21 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/the-last-time-i-saw-you-you-were-dead-honolulu-medics-reunite-with-cardiac-arrest-patient-AQSBfJ0LLKA9Gt1X/ /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-weekend-of-honor-to-pay-tribute-to-59-fallen-ems-air-medical-first-responders-p7v2SeYm813f9NUP/ Activities include Moving Honors, the EMS Tree of Life unveiling ceremony and the presentation of dog tags to families Thu, 04 May 2023 16:33:17 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-weekend-of-honor-to-pay-tribute-to-59-fallen-ems-air-medical-first-responders-p7v2SeYm813f9NUP/ /ems-heroes/articles/photos-las-vegas-first-responder-who-has-seen-it-all-ends-her-50-year-career-9unBSUgAJOF4JpbE/ AMR officials named a training room in honor of Linda "Matt" Netski and decorated the walls with phrases she famously says, including "park and push" Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:50:43 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/photos-las-vegas-first-responder-who-has-seen-it-all-ends-her-50-year-career-9unBSUgAJOF4JpbE/ /ems-products/dedicated-public-safety-networks/press-releases/carry-the-load-volunteers-honor-fallen-military-and-first-responders-across-the-nation-HxnGPxjiCgpzzPvH/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:23:25 GMT /ems-products/dedicated-public-safety-networks/press-releases/carry-the-load-volunteers-honor-fallen-military-and-first-responders-across-the-nation-HxnGPxjiCgpzzPvH/ /ems-heroes/articles/ariz-ff-medic-sees-driver-having-medical-emergency-positions-fd-truck-to-be-crashed-into-VqJ5xeCd38DLqj4o/ "She was possibly going to go off the road, hit another car, another person, or worse," said Josh Milne with Gilbert Fire and Rescue Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:56:20 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/ariz-ff-medic-sees-driver-having-medical-emergency-positions-fd-truck-to-be-crashed-into-VqJ5xeCd38DLqj4o/ /community-awareness/articles/ems-leaders-providers-respond-to-buffalo-bills-players-collapse-on-field-treatment-ziOMbGywO9NzzxMW/ Social media discussions have included CPR best practices, information on cardiac care and expressions of pride in the industry Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:17:40 GMT /community-awareness/articles/ems-leaders-providers-respond-to-buffalo-bills-players-collapse-on-field-treatment-ziOMbGywO9NzzxMW/ /health-wellness/articles/the-best-things-to-happen-in-ems-in-2022-nlphZ2juA5eVhhtT/ "It’s not that kindness and altruism in our profession – and the world in general – is becoming rarer, it’s that it happens so often that it’s not news" Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:51:19 GMT /health-wellness/articles/the-best-things-to-happen-in-ems-in-2022-nlphZ2juA5eVhhtT/ /rescue/articles/fdny-emts-medics-help-rescue-3-people-from-house-fire-behind-their-bronx-station-9F5rqeP2EdMfq3wr/ As they alerted firefighters to the blaze, the EMTs and medics rescued a man and four dogs and searched for a mother and baby Sun, 18 Dec 2022 01:45:21 GMT /rescue/articles/fdny-emts-medics-help-rescue-3-people-from-house-fire-behind-their-bronx-station-9F5rqeP2EdMfq3wr/ /memorial/articles/procession-honoring-fallen-ems-providers-departs-texas-JsWM3DSxWCpjUFHr/ The Moving Honors will stop in multiple cities so people can pay their respects to 72 fallen providers Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:01:22 GMT /memorial/articles/procession-honoring-fallen-ems-providers-departs-texas-JsWM3DSxWCpjUFHr/ /uvalde-school-shooting/articles/look-for-the-helpers-explaining-tragedy-to-children-3rrW3caeeVW964N1/ How first responders give hope and comfort beyond emergency scenes Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:28:42 GMT /uvalde-school-shooting/articles/look-for-the-helpers-explaining-tragedy-to-children-3rrW3caeeVW964N1/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/toxic-heroism-the-perfect-storm-in-ems-recruitment-NbTz7qW9PelD0DVX/ “It’s not that millennials and alphas don’t want to work; it’s that they don’t want to be lied to anymore, and let’s be honest: EMS has been living a lie for too long.” Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:51:13 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/toxic-heroism-the-perfect-storm-in-ems-recruitment-NbTz7qW9PelD0DVX/ /ems-week/articles/national-ems-weekend-of-honor-to-honor-72-fallen-ems-air-medical-first-responders-jn462J8iJmaQg1Tv/ The events include the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride Thu, 19 May 2022 15:59:54 GMT /ems-week/articles/national-ems-weekend-of-honor-to-honor-72-fallen-ems-air-medical-first-responders-jn462J8iJmaQg1Tv/ /entertainment/articles/nypd-blue-star-developing-tv-series-about-freedom-house-ambulance-service-0ZQq8hStv8LpXJox/ Actor James McDaniel says that the story of the pioneering EMS service is needed now Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:14:39 GMT /entertainment/articles/nypd-blue-star-developing-tv-series-about-freedom-house-ambulance-service-0ZQq8hStv8LpXJox/ /memorial/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-moves-weekend-of-honor-to-july-EzxpiCucuUOGi3DP/ The organizers said they are responding to lower costs and better timing for families and partner organizations Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:44:55 GMT /memorial/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-moves-weekend-of-honor-to-july-EzxpiCucuUOGi3DP/ /ems-heroes/articles/being-a-real-life-hero-is-the-job-FJkrTP2Nj8ueaSlv/ Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:33:11 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/being-a-real-life-hero-is-the-job-FJkrTP2Nj8ueaSlv/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /carbon-monoxide/articles/fdny-emts-save-4-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-479B2qsrIZIxsEAM/ Zache Cox and Frantzi Honore responded to a medical call and noticed the carbon monoxide detectors were registering high levels of gas Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:04:27 GMT /carbon-monoxide/articles/fdny-emts-save-4-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-479B2qsrIZIxsEAM/ /airway-management/videos/i-am-a-paramedic-UZOpcOXyoCBM6lwN/ Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:36:16 GMT /airway-management/videos/i-am-a-paramedic-UZOpcOXyoCBM6lwN/ /ems-heroes/articles/off-duty-sc-paramedics-nurses-help-save-crash-victim-Uob6JiCo0KlyLVbS/ A bystander pulled a motorcyclist away from the burning motorcycle; the paramedics and nurses assisted the victim until responders arrived Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:01:18 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/off-duty-sc-paramedics-nurses-help-save-crash-victim-Uob6JiCo0KlyLVbS/ /ems-heroes/articles/britains-tallest-medic-becomes-human-ladder-saves-couple-vwL4CO5EMaWOUG3t/ 6''8" Lincoln Dodd saved a husband and wife trapped in their bedroom Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:18:54 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/britains-tallest-medic-becomes-human-ladder-saves-couple-vwL4CO5EMaWOUG3t/