EMS Heroes
The EMS heroes topic covers articles and recent news about EMS providers that go above and beyond the call of duty.
A delayed arrival and sharp instincts led to a lifesaving intervention by Maryland EMS clinicians when a fan went into sudden cardiac arrest
Why EMS providers ride, remember and refuse to forget those we’ve lost
Christmas spirit is all around us, in the cops, EMTs, firefighters and nurses who bring hope just by showing up
Just as he was pulling the two people out, firefighters stopped to help as they were returning from a conference
A 16-year-old girl is among the injured
The driver’s quick action to call for an ambulance likely saved the 8th-grade girl’s life
The mother found the 19-month-old girl hanging unconscious in her bedroom
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