EMS Heroes
The EMS heroes topic covers articles and recent news about EMS providers that go above and beyond the call of duty.
EMS leaders reflect on Manifold’s dedication to civilian and military EMS, and his commitment to giving back
The newest American Girl doll inspiration, RAA EMT April O’Quinn, is a guiding force for new and future EMS providers
EMS leaders reflect on the legacy of pioneer Jack Stout, who promoted system status management and high-performance EMS to shape modern prehospital care
LifeNet Flight Paramedic Bob King created “Hannah’s Light,” in honor of a 7-year-old girl who was hit by a bus outside her home
Boise Police Department Cpl. Kevin Holtry presented the four paramedics who saved his life with an exceptional service award
After unexpected mercy from Hurricane Florence, an ambulance strike team from northeastern North Carolina will travel to help with rescue efforts
The first-day of issue ceremony was held at the Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center, home to the nation’s largest training center for parachute firefighters
Off-duty West Allis firefighter Chad Staszak was praised by West Bend Police Chief Kenneth Meuler, who told the mayor he “should be proud” to have Staszak serving the city
Jude Spellman was presented the 2018 ALS Practitioner of the Year Award, which honors those who have contributed to the development of ALS in the state
The paramedics carried a special patient transfer chair up six flights of stairs to get to a man after arriving at his apartment to find the elevator was broken
A note left on the windshield of an ambulance blocking a driveway in England encouraged the EMS crew to enjoy their day, with money attached for a coffee stop
The paramedics asked palliative care patient Ron McCartney what he wanted to eat if he could have anything after learning he hadn’t been eating much
Firefighter-paramedic Raymond Miller, who served the Ashland Fire Department for over 30 years, was remembered as someone who inspired others
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Jack Albert presented a special needs patient with a new bicycle after he was assaulted and his bike was stolen
New parents Bo and Yishu Wang brought baby Alyssa to meet paramedics Sean Byron and Cristine Janiak and Massachusetts State Trooper Karl Johnson
Richard Knowlton trained Truro Fire Department staff and lifeguards on bleeding control less than two months before succumbing to cancer
Chris Stafford was passing by a parking lot when he noticed Heather Wilson and her boyfriend needed help
Shane Sharkey and Ian King jumped into a “fly car” after overhearing that a crash had occurred and found that a man was trapped inside a burning vehicle
“Here’s a family who went to the beach and didn’t come home. For most people that’s not even a remote possibility,” paramedic Shaun Dean said
Glendale Fire Department paramedics responded to a call about a mother in labor and found that the umbilical cord was wrapped around the neck of the baby
Jeff Hoffman credits his fellow EMS providers from another agency with saving his life after he went into cardiac arrest three times in one night
Shaunice Walker convinced a high school senior to change his mind about jumping into water to his death
Catherine Krause was determined to make it to the Wisconsin State Fair for the 80th time, despite injuring her ankle on her birthday
Emergency Managment Coordinator Jared Byrdwas on vacation with his family when he witnessed an elderly man trying to rescue his three grandchildren
AMR paramedic Jimmy Miller was transporting a patient when his ambulance was struck twice in a hit-and-run
The EMS crew found Thien Nguyen, who was suspected of breaking into a store, after he fell off of his bicycle
Matthew Driscoll used his extra time while on light duty after an injury to create training that would help responders recognize signs of trafficking victims
Filmmaker Paula Eiselt’s documentary “93 Queen” follows a group of Hasidic women forming their own volunteer EMT service
Christopher Nance was passing by the scene when he stopped to help the victims, who are currently in critical condition
Dave Kroll has volunteered numerous weekends over the past three years to teach hands-only CPR to the public
The much-lauded documentary about three women fighting against the opioid crisis in Huntington, West Virginia, has been nominated for another award
Polk County paramedics helped a road supervisor save a woman who had been stuck behind a bus stop bench for hours
Britt Miller, who had never helped anyone deliver a baby over the phone, met Kim Schroeder, who delivered her daughter-in-law’s baby with Miller’s help
