EMS Heroes
The EMS heroes topic covers articles and recent news about EMS providers that go above and beyond the call of duty.
A flight paramedic shares her harrowing experience of a severe allergic reaction to medication and her gratitude to the flight nurse who treated her
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
The firefighters were injured in the collision but helped the other victims before other crews arrived
Surgeons say the operation went smoothly and as planned
helen Springthorpe was practicing her bellringing when she got caught in the rope and was lifted in the air and fell to floor, losing consciousness
When crews arrived, one of the family members had already fallen unconscious
The man was trying to ‘get a nice view of the city’ when he got his legs stuck to the fence
Quick action from responders save this man’s life after he jumps from a building in an apparent suicide attempt
The boy’s grandfather started violently shaking and sweating; the boy found his cell phone and called 911
Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr. is a flight medic and was honored for his actions in Afghanistan
A number of awards were given out during the opening ceremonies Wednesday in New Orleans
After saving his father, girlfriend, baby and others, he drowned in his basement
The storm has claimed many lives, including those of police officers and firefighters
East Haven’s mayor is a retired firefighter
Served for over 35 years, will soon retire at the age of 68
First responders have manned the front lines of the storm and have made some amazing rescues
Household pets and even animals from city zoos are in danger after the storm hit
Emily Rahimi posted more than 100 tweets keeping residents updated and passing along vital information
Four newborns were on respirators that went out when the hospital lost power
Firefighters wore white suits to shield the bee attacks that left 1 of the hikers dead; the men had been stung more than 300 times
The farmer, in his 60s had trouble breathing but was able to use his cell phone to call for help
Officer managed to chase down robber after being shot in chest
The paramedics saw the attack as the woman’s boyfriend repeatedly attacked her with a kitchen knife
The doctor reportedly ordered extra tests on spinal fluid of a patient which may have prompted the national alert of the infection
If you suspect your patient may be suicidal, don’t be nervous or shy about clearly asking about intent
Investigators say speed and rainy weather may have been factors in the crash
Glass from the explosion acted like flying knives and cut the 10-year-old from head to toe
The medic was in the middle of a very important Jewish wedding ceremony when his pager went off
Air Canada’s plane swooped to about 4,000 ft while crew peered out using binoculars borrowed from passengers
The firefighter rappelled from the top of an apartment building to reach the man, who was also carrying a child
