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Senior volunteers are returning to emergency medical service in South Orange, proving it's never too late to help others. One former EMT rediscovered his calling after finding old patches his late mother had saved for him.
A high school EMT student returned for a second year to mentor classmates and is now working to secure an ambulance for their training program. His leadership shows how career technical education creates not just skilled workers, but community servants.
When a father fell 20 feet down a North Carolina mountain and started bleeding internally, EMT Will Soper sprinted 1.5 miles uphill carrying blood bags in a backpack, reaching him in just 31 minutes. His incredible endurance and quick thinking helped save Jacob Gregory's life.
When a man collapsed unconscious at the Knicks championship celebration in Manhattan, 24-year-old EMT Simone Kelly climbed a transit elevator structure to administer life-saving Narcan. Her quick action continues a family legacy of emergency response that her mother says should inspire everyone to carry the overdose-reversing medication.
A 19-year-old cook rushed into traffic to save a trapped elderly couple from their smoking car. His bravery earned him a full scholarship to EMT school and a job offer.
When Ryan O'Reilly smelled smoke at home in Queens, he didn't wait for backup. The FDNY EMT rushed into a burning house and guided multiple trapped residents to safety before flames consumed the building.
When a man collapsed during the Knicks championship parade, off-duty EMT Simone Kelly scaled a subway structure and administered life-saving Narcan as millions watched. Her quick action turned a viral moment into a powerful lesson on why more people should carry naloxone.
A 19-year-old Texas Roadhouse cook who pulled an elderly couple from their smoking car after a highway crash just got a life-changing reward for his bravery. Juan Mendoza received a full scholarship to EMT school and a job offer from one of America's largest ambulance companies.
While classmates party during Dartmouth's biggest social weekend, student volunteers work 80 straight hours responding to emergencies. Their dedication to keeping campus safe means sacrificing their own celebration.
When a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.
A future EMT in Sheboygan just received $1,000 to help launch her career saving lives. The scholarship honors a beloved volunteer who spent his life serving others.
Firefighters, EMTs, and astronauts now have the first-ever cardiovascular care guidance designed specifically for their unique lifestyles. Medical experts created these recommendations to protect the people who risk their lives protecting us.
A Connecticut town is launching its first ever half marathon to honor a beloved EMT while raising money for volunteer emergency responders. The August event welcomes runners of all levels and needs dozens of volunteers to make it happen.
Arkansas State University–Mountain Home is hosting six ceremonies this May to honor students completing everything from nursing to EMT programs. The celebrations mark dreams realized for graduates across healthcare, technical training, and secondary education.
When Marianne DesRosiers, 95, became critically ill during a February blizzard, volunteer EMTs and firefighters in Lyme, Connecticut plowed through massive snowdrifts to reach her in under 10 minutes. Their quick response, coordinated in the middle of the night during whiteout conditions, gave her the lifesaving care she needed.
When a man collapsed during New York's historic championship parade, bystanders didn't wait for permission to help. An off-duty EMT and fellow Knicks fans climbed a subway station structure to administer life-saving Narcan as millions watched below.
Mordechai Shedrowitzky spent 23 years watching his breathing worsen from toxic dust exposure on 9/11, but a 2024 surgery finally gave him his life back. The volunteer EMT can now play with his grandchildren and return to work after years of hospitalizations. ##
The New York Islanders just gave five high school hockey players $5,000 each toward college, rewarding their excellence on the ice and in their communities. These aren't just athletes—they're EMTs, Girl Scout leaders, and straight-A students headed to top universities.
Seven University of Arizona seniors are being recognized at commencement for turning personal challenges into powerful commitments to serve others. From a rural EMT with a 4.0 GPA to a first-generation student who worked full-time through high school, these graduates prove determination creates opportunity.
When a woman went into labor on a Delta flight to Portland, two vacationing EMTs and quick-thinking crew turned the cabin into a delivery room. Both mom and baby landed safely, proving that help can come from anywhere.
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