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
Air paramedic Phil Thomas was one of three crew members to have been selected for the prestigious Air Ambulance Team Award
The awards aim to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions in EMS by responders; winners each received $1,000
Medics recognized for risking their lives during a 2008 sniper attack that killed a member of their department
Outstanding EMS workers were recognized at the Boston EMS annual awards banquet
About 400 first responders charged into San Bruno’s Crestmoor neighborhood after a high-pressure Pacific Gas and Electric Co. gas line ruptured, creating an inferno that killed at least four people
The North East’s first female paramedic is to hang up her uniform after serving the region for more 30 years
Family members at observances in New York and Pennsylvania brought flowers, pictures of loved ones and American flags
Lt. Luis Corrales jumped onto the subway tracks to rescue a man who had fallen
Man was clinically dead for 18 minutes before being saved by ‘an outstanding example of teamwork’
The tributes are to honor those who died, those who served, and the emergency responders who risk it all every time they answer a call
Father says he is indebted to the quick response of Oconomowoc EMTs
Two women, as well as several paramedics who were at the scene of a gunman’s deadly rampage at LA Fitness, were honored
Medics like Paul Cuzzupe who was honored during a Fla. memorial Saturday are faced with death every day
Casey Steenland, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning, lived ‘every day to the fullest’
Authentic structural elements that survived the terrorist attacks are part of project
Friends and family said goodbye to Brenda French, Parker Summons, and Alex Kelley, who died after their LifeNet helicopter plunged to the ground in a Tucson neighborhood
Keith McVey has helped saved three people while on his mail route, earning a reputation as the plainclothes superhero
Paramedic Simeon Smith was hospitalized for three months after contracting a deadly form of strep
Hundreds of people gathered in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the 18th annual event
Dennis Loughlin’s speedy actions credited with saving man’s life
11 victims met with EMS workers at the 16th Annual Second Chance Brunch on Thursday
Doctors say paramedic’s initial care directly helped save Chris Larsen’s life
Mother invited responder to daughter’s birthday party 15 years after saving baby from choking
During the event, honorees toured the nation’s capitol including the Pentagon
Program aims to publicly recognize and celebrate the achievements of responders
Woman also pinned died from her injuries; driver is expected to live
Francis Lynch was founding member of Baldwin Emergency Medical Services
Responder recognized for courageous effort to help British army personnel in Afghanistan
Woman treated for injuries after someone tried to cut out unborn baby
3-year-old dialed for help when grandmother had seizure