Memorial
Remembering the service and the selflessness of those lost this year
“I needed to help them. I needed to make sure that our people were good and we could take care of these people, and that’s why I chose to stay.”
“Together we helped fulfill our promise to never forget, and we are looking forward to keeping this going for many years to come,” said Capt. Brian Minardo
“It was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re very proud to be here,” said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings
“That man murdered my daughter, and she would be the first one to come to his aid if he needed help,” her father said at the service
Acting Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said Russo “mentored many new EMTs and paramedics, cared deeply for the communities she served, and set an incredible example”
“We are so sad,” said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. “The members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.”
Johnathian Myers was recognized for “distinguished acts of honor and heroism, performed with courage, and without hesitation or regard to their own personal safety”
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
The Durango Fire Protection District’s Leo Lloyd “was passionate about the outdoors and his career as a first responder,” said his wife, Susie Lloyd
West End Ambulance Paramedic Janice Keen-Livingston was assisting at a crash scene when she was struck by a truck in 2015
In this week’s image, an EMS legend is remembered
The Moving Honors will stop in multiple cities so people can pay their respects to 72 fallen providers
Erica Ransom Parks was escorted by a Lumberton Rescue and EMS ambulance with her husband following in a fire truck
The events include the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
The “Unmasking Our Heroes” exhibit and video share the stress and community support FDNY EMS personnel experienced in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
National EMS Memorial Foundation and National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
First responders traveled from miles around to honor the memory of Roy “Drew” Barr who was shot and killed in the line of duty
Members of a least a dozen agencies from across Arizona attended a memorial for Brendan Bessee, who died in an ambulance crash
Ken Reed “was very influential in our area,” said John Manukyan, a paramedic with Washington County-Johnson City EMS
Firefighters and EMS providers from every county in Maryland are filling in to allow Baltimore crews to attend the service
A memorial for Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Paramedic/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo will be held Wednesday at the Baltimore Convention Center
The death of Bobby Jones, a veteran fire service member, is the first line of duty loss for the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Department
Shane Clifford “has been an incredible asset to our community,” the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office said
“We will all miss that fried chicken, but not as much as [Joe Killian’s] big heart,” said Clark County Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer
Chad Mittleider died on Dec. 2 after working a 24-hour shift, the Aberdeen Fire Department said
The organizers said they are responding to lower costs and better timing for families and partner organizations
Assistant Chief Joshua Kusek served with the East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department
As we reflect on the last 12 months, we remember the sacrifice of EMS professionals who selflessly gave their lives in service of their communities
Zechariah Cartledge is recognized by cops and firefighters across the US who know him from his videos that capture him running a mile for each first responder killed on duty
