Charity
Richmond Ambulance Authority donates supplies, ambulances abroad
From locally, to Ecuador and Ukraine, EMS and fire organizations stepped up to make a difference both at home and internationally
A small group is coordinating with the Ukrainian Government to ship ambulances and fire apparatus full of supplies to support Ukrainians, and they need your help
North Catawba Fire and Rescue’s Brian Fagen has had five blood transfusions and four surgeries since the incident, which took place at gathering with friends
The organization also delivered generators and refrigerators for blood products
The donated satellite phones, medications, supplies and ambulances will go to first responders and medical centers
OSF HealthCare, Advanced Medical Transport, the Peoria Fire Department and others have also been donating medical gear
Caylie Valenta started the Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation to honor her 33-year-old husband who died three months after his melanoma diagnosis
“These medical supplies will help alleviate the suffering of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers injured in the war,” said NAEMT President Bruce Evans
Katya Korshenbaum deployed with Magen David Adom, which has sent ambulances and field hospital staff
The American College of Surgeons is also seeking donations to help send bleeding control supplies to the region
The Highview Fire Department and Louisville Metro Police Department have been raising funds for Sean Colyer
EMS Gives Life says that potential donors can help Kelly Raymond — even without being an exact match
“I don’t think there’s a single firefighter that watches what’s happening in Ukraine right now and doesn’t feel a little heartsick,” said Greg Zimmerman
Departments in California, Florida and Ohio have been collecting PPE, medical supplies, food and more
Two people were killed in the onslaught; sources say the ambulance may have been donated by the London Ambulance Service
Some U.S. medics have deployed with Team Rubicon, and one started his own nonprofit
“The people we are going to help have no water, no food, no medical supplies,” said Tylerr Jones
Moonachie First Aid & Rescue Squad member Robert Thornton was clearing a crash scene as part of a towing company crew when he was hit
Alachua County Fire Rescue is asking the public to help Brandon Boothby
The nonprofit EMS Gives Life is offering support to EMS providers who could help Reid Cappel
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Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
Flight Paramedic Rita Krenz said her work inspired her to help patients facing a “broken system”
First responders and healthcare workers say the time spent with horses helps them relieve job-related stress
The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California
Plymouth Ambulance Chief Thomas Trojanksy said the annual toy drive is his way of thanking the hospital staff who saved his son’s life
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