EMS Heroes
The EMS heroes topic covers articles and recent news about EMS providers that go above and beyond the call of duty.
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
“It’s not that kindness and altruism in our profession – and the world in general – is becoming rarer, it’s that it happens so often that it’s not news”
How first responders give hope and comfort beyond emergency scenes
Darrell Jennings and his family aided 28 neighbors in their living room after a violent EF-4 tornado tore through their Putnam County, Tennessee, neighborhood
Among the 35 first responders honored were police Sgt. Rasheen McCain, who was fatally shot in the line of duty, and fire Sgt. Sivad Johnson, who died off-duty while trying to rescue three girls from a river
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts reflect on the life and career of Dr. Craig Manifold who passed away earlier this week
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
Jack Stout, the father of system status management and high-performance EMS, planted the seeds for patient-centered EMS
Through sheer force of will by first responders, healthcare workers and the city as a whole, the COVID-19 battle is winding down, but leaves scars
The pivotal role of EMS in the fight against a global health crisis has put its providers in the national spotlight
Putnam County Firefighter-EMT Darrell Jennings aided at least 20 injured neighbors after a tornado swept through his community
Deputy Chief Bucky Buchanan said he appreciated witnessing the “chain of survival ... come to life”
Nick Hutton, a sixth-grader, called 911 when he noticed his great-grandmother had slurred speech and a drooping face
Police officers lifted the car off Justin Muller, a 23-year-old Army specialist, and paramedics treated his collapsed lung at the scene
Chief Steven Davis said a woman in his neighborhood knocked on his door and said her son-in-law was not breathing
Paramedics will pick up and transport Jimmy to a shopping mall, where he will participate in the 13th annual Safe Street Trick-or-Treat
The 18-month-old was not breathing and unresponsive after choking on a goldfish cracker
EMT Melvin Reed helped save an 18-year-old lifeguard, who later became a firefighter, when a roof collapsed over a preschool swimming class
Brian Garland, who was 18 at the time, was captured in a Polaroid picture after helping deliver a healthy baby girl
Dean Zalesnik was taking a walk with his dog when he noticed his neighbor had fallen face down on the grass
“A ceiling was shattered and it’s a long time coming, and one that we’re very proud of,” Chief Kevin Gallagher said
“Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later” reflects on the stories from the survivors, first responders and unsung heroes from the Bay Area quake
Houston Texans fan Gary Reimers collapsed in the tailgating parking lot; a nearby nurse and paramedic jumped in to help
The union established the awards banquet after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, with an aim to praise the courage of the city’s emergency personnel
EMS1 contributors acknowledge Bryan’s legacy and encourage all in EMS to continue his mission to improve wellness
State troopers escorted the U.S. Honor Flag to eight locations around the state in memory of fallen firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel
Authorities were searching in vain for Jada Strong before her live stream alerted Facebook to her medical emergency
Doug Stevens, 25, was celebrating his birthday with fellow first responders when he helped police detain a suspect in a robbery attempt
EMTs John Kahyaoglu and Tyler Smith demonstrated “outstanding patient care and quick actions in applying a tourniquet” to one of the injured patients
Cypress Creek EMS paramedics were reunited with Betsey Raierie seven years after she went into cardiac arrest