Fundraising
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Palm Harbor Fire & Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Lt. Ashley White was struck while retrieving equipment from the staged apparatus
Colton Davis’ death in 2019 spurred his parents, Brett and Erin Davis, to start a fundraiser to help purchase AEDs for LaPorte County first responders
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A new, gas-powered rig offers lower anticipated repair costs over diesel, the Northshire Rescue Squad reported
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Haiti Air Ambulance EMT Claudel Gedeon aims to become Haiti’s first-ever paramedic by completing the program at Dixie State University
Cyclists and drivers will participate in the “Ride for Zach” to support Richmond Rescue Squad EMT and Volunteer Firefighter Zach Long
A fundraiser was set up for Plainville Firefighter-EMT Brett Bertram after he was placed in a medically-induced coma
A fundraiser has been set up for those affected by the fire, including Hartland Fire Capt. Randy Gilmore and his daughter, an EMT
Flight Paramedic Rita Krenz said her work inspired her to help patients facing a “broken system”
Union leaders and local officials called for more protections and equal pay for EMS providers
Fellow first responders set up a fundraiser for Enderlin and First Medic Ambulance EMR Shelby Jankowski’s son Royce
A fundraiser for Vista Firefighter-Paramedic Andy Valenta, 33, who was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, raised more than $80,000 in 3 days
Billerica Paramedic Brian McSweeney nearly lost his right leg after being pinned between the car and a building
The Pembroke Rescue Squad and Town of Pembroke Fire Department collaborated to help Paramedic Elory Locklear after a sudden medical emergency
Geyser Emergency Services is working to raise the $200,000 it needs to purchase a replacement for the rig that was wrecked after being rear-ended
After seeing AMR members being mistreated by some people being tested, Carol Forward said she was impressed by their professionalism and inspired to thank them for their work
Paramedic Tara Blunt’s colleagues and community members have rallied around her and set up a donation fund to help with expenses as the holiday season approaches
An official cause of death is pending for Trace Ambulance EMT Melissa Lamesch and her unborn son, who was due Saturday
The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is seeking to raise an additional $162,000 to fund the specialized rig and equipment
South Bend Paramedic Adrienne Taylor transported K-9 Luna for emergency surgery after she was wounded in a shootout on Oct. 13
Respiratory Therapist Roman Valles, a contractor for Peak Medevac, was flown home to Colorado after contracting COVID-19 while deployed to Texas
Family members said Maria Davis, wife of Los Angeles Paramedic Greg Davis, died due to a traumatic brain injury suffered when she jumped into the pool
From fewer volunteers to fewer calls and underfunding spanning years, rural EMS operations are in need of a change if they’re to survive
Sales of the thin line Fisher Space Pens, which were created for astronauts to use on missions, will benefit first responder charities
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The foundation provided $8.2 million in grants and nearly 13,000 hotel rooms for first responders
Imad and Lina Khalil said their experience made them recognize the importance of supporting Lebanon’s EMS system
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