EMS Heroes
The EMS heroes topic covers articles and recent news about EMS providers that go above and beyond the call of duty.
Unified command and collaborative response by all responders in community is the key to successful active shooter and MCI response
Ben Vernon dug deep to work through years of emotional trauma that surged to the front of his mind after he was attacked
Brody Channell was returning from honoring his father who died in the line of duty when he pulled to the side of the road to help an officer performing CPR on an unresponsive infant
Sean Kehren was on his way to see his mother when he saw a vehicle ahead of him drift into the ditch
A flag flown over the U.S. Capitol will be provided to families of EMS personnel and first responders who die in the line of duty
Thankfulness for the skills and privilege to help others in the process of living and sometimes dying
Special events open to the public include the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
The paramedics have received national attention and have been contacted by numerous agencies requesting interviews
The dispatcher assisted the home delivery of a baby via step-by-step phone directions
The trained first responder was presented with lifesaving award
With rain on the horizon, they decided to fix the roof completely with help from the man’s neighbors
This year’s poster features an EMT and paramedic who are recipients of medals honoring their heroic, quick-thinking, life-saving actions
Whenever people see a police officer, firefighter or EMT, they can let them know they’re appreciated
The paramedic was on his way to work when he noticed a passenger was experiencing difficulty breathing
The patient was stuck in the mud and rising water for more than four hours
Eric Hudson was made an honorary paramedic after sending a department a “thank you” letter for trying to save his dying father
Sophia Smith made a full recovery and is back home with her family, who thanked the responders for playing an integral part in her survival
Tyler Johnson, 24, was with another EMT when he suddenly became lightheaded and collapsed
Jeffrey Ballard’s 8-year-old daughter, who suffers from asthma, stopped breathing and became unconscious in the car
This is the second time firefighter-paramedic Austin Bleiweiss has helped save someone’s life while on a plane
The woman, who is expected to be OK, was experiencing a medical emergency
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 columnist Mike Rubin, who writes the EMS Pioneers column and discusses the importance of keeping EMS history intact
Our co-hosts talk about a viral photo of an EMT mowing a lawn after an elderly man passed out
Dylan Prather began texting the woman after he heard her faintly saying “Put the gun down” in a 911 call
When an 87-year-old man passed out while he was mowing his lawn, an AMR EMT picked up where he left off
After two weeks and no answer from residents or online posts, the puppy, named Siren, is now the newest member of the team
The disease has ravaged Ute Spearman’s body, limiting her use of her right arm and leg
The dispatcher said he thought he was talking to an adult because the 16-year-old was not frantic or panicking
National Public Safety Telecommunicators week honors dispatchers for their response to emergency calls and giving lifesaving assistance
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