EMS Heroes
The EMS heroes topic covers articles and recent news about EMS providers that go above and beyond the call of duty.
Tractor Supply is saluting emergency providers 鈥� and offering them key savings
For the nearly 3,000 victims, we owe it to their memory to ensure their stories are not forgotten
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters, EMTs and paramedics understand the legacy of 9/11鈥檚 fallen firefighters
Guilford County Paramedic Anthony Haymore moved towards the sound of gunfire without regard for his safety
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
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
The 2024 moving memorial made several stops over 15 days through at least 18 states during the journey to Arlington
Triathlete Carson Clough visited first responders who rescued him in a boating accident
Elko Regional Airport held a ceremony with the National EMS Memorial Service to remember 36 fallen EMS first responders
A technical sergeant for the Air National Guard rushed through the crowd, knelt at the side of former FF Corey Comperatore鈥檚 head and pressed a towel against the wound
For 30 hours, Waverly Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men all while under intense small arms and artillery fire before collapsing from his injuries
Learn how a service dog helps a wildland firefighter and EMT manage her anxiety, interrupt nightmares and perform deep-pressure therapy
Survivors had the time to thank their rescuers in the annual Second Chance Ceremony
EMS providers 鈥渆mbody the best of our Nation 鈥� bravery, honor and respect, never failing to answer the call to help others,鈥� President Joe Biden said
This symbol shows that we belong to something important and we are part of the power, strength and knowledge of every EMT
鈥淚t felt pretty good to be able to actually see the people and thank them for saving my life鈥�
A flight paramedic shares her harrowing experience of a severe allergic reaction to medication and her gratitude to the flight nurse who treated her
Legislative takeaways from AAA鈥檚 Shawn Baird, Randy Strozyk and Dr. Gerad Troutman; and as well as Senator Bill Cassidy
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
The National EMS Memorial Service stopped in North Huntingdon to remember fallen EMTs, paramedics
59 EMS responders and their families will be recognized during a 3-day event in Arlington
59 fallen EMS providers are remembered on the trip to Arlington, Va.
Facebook friendship over the years led the Ritchie County Ambulance Authority paramedic to become a kidney donor to the former Marine鈥檚 daughter
Richmond County EMS officers were on their way to a graduation when they came upon the shooting outside a Richmond theater
The UPMC Williamsport paramedic was getting his dinner when he heard the crash next door
鈥淭his job has lots of sad days, but to see him with his family today makes the job worth it, " EMS District Chief Kenneth Faria said
Activities include Moving Honors, the EMS Tree of Life unveiling ceremony and the presentation of dog tags to families
AMR officials named a training room in honor of Linda 鈥淢att鈥� Netski and decorated the walls with phrases she famously says, including 鈥減ark and push鈥�
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