Photo of the Week
Each Friday, we select a photo submitted to our EMS1 editors to be featured as our “photo of the week.” Photos range from partner selfies, to ambulances, to copters, to therapy dogs, to community events and good deeds.
So the next time you come across something inspiring on duty, take out the camera and submit it to EMS1! Your photo will be featured in an EMS1 newsletter for all to see. Just remember to include your name, agency information and some background on the picture.
Please remember to protect patient privacy and to follow agency and safety protocols during rescue operations.
Pittsburgh EMS personnel conducted training on contaminated patients utilizing SCBA, respirators and antidotes
Mecklenburg EMS Agency (MEDIC) in North Carolina spotlighted Hannah, 8, who wants to be an EMT just like her mom
A young “future firefighter” lent a hand keeping an El Segundo (Calif.) ambulance ready to respond
Acadian crews in Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee faced operational challenges including stations without power and stranded rigs
Canadian paramedics working late at night were treated to stunning scenery as the aurora borealis lit up the sky above them and their rig
Employees were presented with the keys to four new 50th-anniversary ambulances to mark the occasion
Eastchester (N.Y.) EMS showed the crystal-clear reflection of its vehicles on the road after a snowstorm, warning residents to watch out for pockets of ice
A memorial shadow box was presented at the FDNY EMS Academy in honor of EMT Idris Bey, who had instructed at the academy for nearly 20 years
Mackinac Island EMS paid tribute to the island’s history and natural beauty with an elaborate and intricate rig design
Austin-Travis County EMS shared a photo of its rigs dusted with white after a wintery week in Central Texas
Phoenix Paramedic Jake McDaniel used an oxygen mask specifically made for pets to revive the unconscious pup after a fire
PetSmart donated 100 brand new stuffed animals to MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Fort Worth, Texas to make ambulance trips less scary for child patients
Hopkins County (Texas) EMS members in Franklin County shared this dazzling photo of their rig after attending a local Christmas parade
“Thor” is helping Mecklenburg (N.C.) EMS study the effects of therapy dogs on dispatchers’ vitals following stressful 911 calls
The delivery of baby girl Phoebe James on Oct. 26 was one of the first calls for the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ newly-acquired ambulance
Mechanics at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop are working to give new life to the 1969 Chevy Ambulance
An innovative bonus program offers a lucrative financial reward if enrollees stay with the agency
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) in Connecticut brought tricks and treats to kids in their community who may not be able to go door-to-door this year
Mercy Health — Life Flight recently launched its on-board blood program, allowing for in-flight transfusions of O-negative blood
The National EMS Museum will host its first online class teaching pet CPR and first aid through a partnership with Paws N Claws 911
St. Charles County Ambulance District’s Wentzville and St. Peters EMS stations will serve two of the district’s busiest response zones
Volusia County EMS IAEP Local 77 showed the pink shirts EMS providers will be wearing during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Boston EMS celebrates the graduation of Academy Class 20-1
The new Capital City (Juneau, Alaska) Fire Rescue rig exterior was designed by Indigenous Tlingit artists and represents healing and balance
A damaged FDNY ambulance displayed at the 9/11 Memorial Museum immortalizes the bravery and sacrifice of the EMS providers who responded to the attacks
Empress EMS Paramedic Matthew Tuttle was quickly aided by his colleagues after a medical emergency during a bike ride
Hopkins County EMS deployed with Texas Emergency Medical Task Force 4 to aid in Hurricane Laura rescue efforts
EMS providers from MedStar Mobile Healthcare create art out of COVID-19 clearance bands
EMS providers performed a technical rescue, bringing the patient safely to the ground
MedExpress and Air Evac Lifeteam Paramedic Lane Abshire was recognized by the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance for his part in reviving the 18-day-old
A 2-year-old Harris’s hawk helps deter pesky pigeons that can interfere with London’s Air Ambulance Charity aircraft
