/ems-heroes EMS Heroes en-US Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:54 GMT /consumer-goods-services/hometown-heroes-program-rewards-service-offers-benefits-to-first-responders Tractor Supply is saluting emergency providers – and offering them key savings Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:54 GMT /consumer-goods-services/hometown-heroes-program-rewards-service-offers-benefits-to-first-responders /9-11/editorial-honoring-9-11-a-legacy-of-remembrance-unity-and-vigilance For the nearly 3,000 victims, we owe it to their memory to ensure their stories are not forgotten Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:03:16 GMT /9-11/editorial-honoring-9-11-a-legacy-of-remembrance-unity-and-vigilance /9-11/how-one-fire-department-honors-the-heroes-of-9-11 Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters, EMTs and paramedics understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:44:12 GMT /9-11/how-one-fire-department-honors-the-heroes-of-9-11 /consumer-goods-services/hometown-heroes-program-rewards-service-offers-benefits-to-first-responders Tractor Supply is saluting emergency providers – and offering them key savings Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:54 GMT /consumer-goods-services/hometown-heroes-program-rewards-service-offers-benefits-to-first-responders /ems-heroes/n-c-paramedic-honored-for-treating-police-officer-killed-in-shooting Guilford County Paramedic Anthony Haymore moved towards the sound of gunfire without regard for his safety Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /ems-heroes/n-c-paramedic-honored-for-treating-police-officer-killed-in-shooting /9-11/editorial-honoring-9-11-a-legacy-of-remembrance-unity-and-vigilance For the nearly 3,000 victims, we owe it to their memory to ensure their stories are not forgotten Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:03:16 GMT /9-11/editorial-honoring-9-11-a-legacy-of-remembrance-unity-and-vigilance /9-11/remembering-9-11-10-memorials-across-the-u-s-that-honor-lives-lost-and-the-nations-strength 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 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:38:22 GMT /9-11/remembering-9-11-10-memorials-across-the-u-s-that-honor-lives-lost-and-the-nations-strength /9-11/how-one-fire-department-honors-the-heroes-of-9-11 Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters, EMTs and paramedics understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:44:12 GMT /9-11/how-one-fire-department-honors-the-heroes-of-9-11 /9-11/i-wanted-to-be-one-of-these-heroes-a-9-11-calling Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:05:56 GMT /9-11/i-wanted-to-be-one-of-these-heroes-a-9-11-calling /memorial/national-ems-memorial-service-announces-weekend-of-honor-dates-through-2026 The 2024 moving memorial made several stops over 15 days through at least 18 states during the journey to Arlington Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:13:45 GMT /memorial/national-ems-memorial-service-announces-weekend-of-honor-dates-through-2026 /off-duty/paralympian-visits-n-c-rescuers-who-saved-his-life Triathlete Carson Clough visited first responders who rescued him in a boating accident Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:18:03 GMT /off-duty/paralympian-visits-n-c-rescuers-who-saved-his-life /ems-heroes/nev-airport-hosts-traveling-tribute-to-fallen-ems-personnel Elko Regional Airport held a ceremony with the National EMS Memorial Service to remember 36 fallen EMS first responders Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:40:34 GMT /ems-heroes/nev-airport-hosts-traveling-tribute-to-fallen-ems-personnel /trauma/hes-a-hero-air-national-guard-member-describes-trying-to-save-former-fire-chief-killed-at-trump-rally A technical sergeant for the Air National Guard rushed through the crowd, knelt at the side of former FF Corey Comperatore's head and pressed a towel against the wound Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:57:46 GMT /trauma/hes-a-hero-air-national-guard-member-describes-trying-to-save-former-fire-chief-killed-at-trump-rally /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire For 30 hours, Waverly Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men all while under intense small arms and artillery fire before collapsing from his injuries Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:18:11 GMT /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire /mental-health/healing-heroes-how-service-dogs-transform-the-lives-of-first-responders Learn how a service dog helps a wildland firefighter and EMT manage her anxiety, interrupt nightmares and perform deep-pressure therapy Thu, 30 May 2024 13:56:57 GMT /mental-health/healing-heroes-how-service-dogs-transform-the-lives-of-first-responders /ems-heroes/cardiac-arrest-survivors-meet-fdny-emts-paramedics-in-reunion-ceremony Survivors had the time to thank their rescuers in the annual Second Chance Ceremony Fri, 24 May 2024 12:27:42 GMT /ems-heroes/cardiac-arrest-survivors-meet-fdny-emts-paramedics-in-reunion-ceremony /ems-week/we-have-a-duty-to-show-up-for-them-president-biden-issues-proclamation-on-ems-week EMS providers "embody the best of our Nation — bravery, honor and respect, never failing to answer the call to help others," President Joe Biden said Mon, 20 May 2024 20:21:11 GMT /ems-week/we-have-a-duty-to-show-up-for-them-president-biden-issues-proclamation-on-ems-week /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /ems-heroes/ind-crash-victim-thanks-ems-for-saving-her-life "It felt pretty good to be able to actually see the people and thank them for saving my life" Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:43:01 GMT /ems-heroes/ind-crash-victim-thanks-ems-for-saving-her-life /anaphylaxis/articles/how-i-survived-in-flight-anaphylaxis-lnjxkfsi9lF5WrOR/ A flight paramedic shares her harrowing experience of a severe allergic reaction to medication and her gratitude to the flight nurse who treated her Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:24:33 GMT /anaphylaxis/articles/how-i-survived-in-flight-anaphylaxis-lnjxkfsi9lF5WrOR/ /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems Legislative takeaways from AAA’s Shawn Baird, Randy Strozyk and Dr. Gerad Troutman; and as well as Senator Bill Cassidy Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:06:52 GMT /ems-advocacy/putting-the-e-back-in-ems /health-wellness/articles/5-ways-a-texas-city-ensures-responders-are-mentally-and-physically-fit-from-recruits-to-retirees-Q0wAdq9FHtAb9jNz/ The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:14:08 GMT /health-wellness/articles/5-ways-a-texas-city-ensures-responders-are-mentally-and-physically-fit-from-recruits-to-retirees-Q0wAdq9FHtAb9jNz/ /ems-heroes/articles/fallen-pa-ems-members-remembered-during-national-ems-memorial-service-visit-zZ18O5VgCOZOausk/ The National EMS Memorial Service stopped in North Huntingdon to remember fallen EMTs, paramedics Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:42:48 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/fallen-pa-ems-members-remembered-during-national-ems-memorial-service-visit-zZ18O5VgCOZOausk/ /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-memorial-bike-ride-converge-in-va-mtDl7Y7Ce3TLKGkb/ 59 EMS responders and their families will be recognized during a 3-day event in Arlington Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:22:30 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-memorial-bike-ride-converge-in-va-mtDl7Y7Ce3TLKGkb/ /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-arrives-in-chicago-CQQn3L0fJNkkJGjj/ 59 fallen EMS providers are remembered on the trip to Arlington, Va. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:20:20 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/national-ems-memorial-service-arrives-in-chicago-CQQn3L0fJNkkJGjj/ /ems-heroes/articles/wva-paramedic-saved-marines-life-7-years-later-saves-his-daughter-P7iPyDDwkDtZoomi/ Facebook friendship over the years led the Ritchie County Ambulance Authority paramedic to become a kidney donor to the former Marine's daughter Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:56:18 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/wva-paramedic-saved-marines-life-7-years-later-saves-his-daughter-P7iPyDDwkDtZoomi/ /ems-heroes/articles/wrong-place-right-time-va-ems-officers-drive-into-graduation-shooting-scene-3FZD4tatfPVbcmhF/ Richmond County EMS officers were on their way to a graduation when they came upon the shooting outside a Richmond theater Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:24:02 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/wrong-place-right-time-va-ems-officers-drive-into-graduation-shooting-scene-3FZD4tatfPVbcmhF/ /rescue/articles/pa-medic-good-samaritan-pull-man-from-burning-vehicle-AG8YIV2mdBTlvAlv/ The UPMC Williamsport paramedic was getting his dinner when he heard the crash next door Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:16:09 GMT /rescue/articles/pa-medic-good-samaritan-pull-man-from-burning-vehicle-AG8YIV2mdBTlvAlv/ /ems-heroes/articles/the-last-time-i-saw-you-you-were-dead-honolulu-medics-reunite-with-cardiac-arrest-patient-AQSBfJ0LLKA9Gt1X/ "This 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 Thu, 25 May 2023 19:39:21 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/the-last-time-i-saw-you-you-were-dead-honolulu-medics-reunite-with-cardiac-arrest-patient-AQSBfJ0LLKA9Gt1X/ /9-11/how-one-fire-department-honors-the-heroes-of-9-11 Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters, EMTs and paramedics understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:44:12 GMT /9-11/how-one-fire-department-honors-the-heroes-of-9-11 /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire For 30 hours, Waverly Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men all while under intense small arms and artillery fire before collapsing from his injuries Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:18:11 GMT /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire /consumer-goods-services/hometown-heroes-program-rewards-service-offers-benefits-to-first-responders Tractor Supply is saluting emergency providers – and offering them key savings Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:54 GMT /consumer-goods-services/hometown-heroes-program-rewards-service-offers-benefits-to-first-responders /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /carbon-monoxide/articles/fdny-emts-save-4-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-479B2qsrIZIxsEAM/ Zache Cox and Frantzi Honore responded to a medical call and noticed the carbon monoxide detectors were registering high levels of gas Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:04:27 GMT /carbon-monoxide/articles/fdny-emts-save-4-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-479B2qsrIZIxsEAM/