/good-news Good News en-US Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:15 GMT /off-duty/emergency-is-now-streaming-revisit-the-hit-show-that-brought-paramedics-into-the-spotlight The 1970s drama introduced audiences to the world of paramedics and left a lasting impact on the EMS profession. Here’s where to watch and how to celebrate its legacy. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:15 GMT /off-duty/emergency-is-now-streaming-revisit-the-hit-show-that-brought-paramedics-into-the-spotlight /good-news/off-duty-n-y-paramedics-save-woman-during-anniversary-dinner The off-duty paramedic couple sprang into action during their anniversary dinner, rushing to save an elderly woman who was choking Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:30:59 GMT /good-news/off-duty-n-y-paramedics-save-woman-during-anniversary-dinner /rescue/retired-fdny-paramedic-saves-driver-in-fiery-crash An SUV crashed into a Manalapan home, causing a fire that destroyed part of the house Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:15:00 GMT /rescue/retired-fdny-paramedic-saves-driver-in-fiery-crash /good-news/n-h-ff-paramedic-recognized-for-off-duty-cardiac-arrest-save Off-duty Bedford Paramedic Remy Surprenant, alongside a retired Salem fire captain and staff, helped save a man in cardiac arrest, earning him two EMS Life Saving Awards Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:47:39 GMT /good-news/n-h-ff-paramedic-recognized-for-off-duty-cardiac-arrest-save /coronavirus-COVID-19/we-had-each-other-to-lean-on-kan-ff-medic-and-date-quarantined-together-during-covid-marry When Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Karl Tsen was ordered into quarantine mid-date at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Kristy Sloan barely knew each other — two weeks later, they were inseparable Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:10:43 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/we-had-each-other-to-lean-on-kan-ff-medic-and-date-quarantined-together-during-covid-marry /good-news/n-h-paramedic-continues-to-lead-effort-to-end-child-hunger Peterborough Fire and Rescue’s Dan Heffernan joined forces with End 68 Hours of Hunger, ensuring kids have access to meals outside of school hours Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /good-news/n-h-paramedic-continues-to-lead-effort-to-end-child-hunger /off-duty/video-off-duty-ariz-ff-paramedic-works-with-cop-to-rescue-woman-from-burning-truck Peoria Firefighter/Paramedic Asa Paguia was on his way to work when he came upon the fiery crash, and because of a prior overtime shift, he happened to have his gear with him Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:31:29 GMT /off-duty/video-off-duty-ariz-ff-paramedic-works-with-cop-to-rescue-woman-from-burning-truck /good-news/the-only-mission-was-to-get-out-former-medic-in-toronto-plane-crash-recalls-treating-passengers Peter Carlson was on his way to speak at an Ontario paramedic chiefs convention when the Delta flight he was on crashed upside down during landing Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:38:08 GMT /good-news/the-only-mission-was-to-get-out-former-medic-in-toronto-plane-crash-recalls-treating-passengers /off-duty/emergency-is-now-streaming-revisit-the-hit-show-that-brought-paramedics-into-the-spotlight The 1970s drama introduced audiences to the world of paramedics and left a lasting impact on the EMS profession. Here’s where to watch and how to celebrate its legacy. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:15 GMT /off-duty/emergency-is-now-streaming-revisit-the-hit-show-that-brought-paramedics-into-the-spotlight /ems-heroes/embodying-selflessness-and-courage-super-bowl-lix-recognizes-new-orleans-first-responders President Donald Trump met with New Orleans police, firefighters and paramedics before Super Bowl LIX kickoff, praising their courage following the Bourbon Street terror attack Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:41:40 GMT /ems-heroes/embodying-selflessness-and-courage-super-bowl-lix-recognizes-new-orleans-first-responders /off-duty/video-off-duty-n-y-emt-saves-man-pinned-under-train Carrying a tourniquet at all times proved valuable for the Manhattan EMT Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:21:59 GMT /off-duty/video-off-duty-n-y-emt-saves-man-pinned-under-train /good-news/off-duty-fla-paramedic-saves-driver-trapped-in-burning-car Marion County Critical Care Paramedic Stephen Cabrera was on his way to work when he came upon the fiery crash Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:17:04 GMT /good-news/off-duty-fla-paramedic-saves-driver-trapped-in-burning-car /good-news/va-emt-is-santa-on-the-air-for-children-of-first-responders In his 21st year, the Virginia Beach EMT broadcasts from the North Pole, chatting with children to bring comfort, joy and holiday cheer Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /good-news/va-emt-is-santa-on-the-air-for-children-of-first-responders /nev-ambulance-service-helps-deliver-christmas-to-family-fighting-leukemia Community Ambulance worked with Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation to deliver holiday joy to a 1-year-old born with acute myeloid leukemia Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:00:00 GMT /nev-ambulance-service-helps-deliver-christmas-to-family-fighting-leukemia /good-news/father-daughter-team-saves-cardiac-arrest-victim-at-d-c-yoga-class A Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad father and daughter worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient before D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on scene Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:58:18 GMT /good-news/father-daughter-team-saves-cardiac-arrest-victim-at-d-c-yoga-class /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:36:42 GMT /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day /nurse/nurse-uses-cpr-to-save-emt-at-ala-football-game Erin Mender had earlier helped the same EMT with a medical emergency at the Alabama-Missouri game Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:05:22 GMT /nurse/nurse-uses-cpr-to-save-emt-at-ala-football-game /legislation-funding/late-patient-leaves-6-7m-to-expand-rural-ems-in-n-h The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:36:04 GMT /legislation-funding/late-patient-leaves-6-7m-to-expand-rural-ems-in-n-h /off-duty/colo-firefighter-medic-sets-state-record-with-1-ton-pumpkin Aurora Fire Medic Brad Bledsoe has a carefully managed growing plan that includes researching the genetics of the seeds used Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:03:35 GMT /off-duty/colo-firefighter-medic-sets-state-record-with-1-ton-pumpkin /entertainment/saturday-night-live-nate-bargatze-poke-fun-at-ems SNL's "Water Park" sketch features a situation in which the choices are bad, worse and downright absurd Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:06:07 GMT /entertainment/saturday-night-live-nate-bargatze-poke-fun-at-ems /off-duty/thrift-store-opens-to-support-current-and-former-calif-ems-workers The nonprofit Paramedic Resilience Society opened 'Resuscitated' to provide financial assistance to EMS workers Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:09 GMT /off-duty/thrift-store-opens-to-support-current-and-former-calif-ems-workers /off-duty/tough-mudder-to-hold-no-cost-hometown-heroes-appreciation-run-for-first-responders The Oct. 26 event is open to all first responders and their immediate family members Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:14:28 GMT /off-duty/tough-mudder-to-hold-no-cost-hometown-heroes-appreciation-run-for-first-responders /off-duty/n-h-medic-coordinates-food-drive-for-schoolchildren Peterborough Paramedic Dan Heffernan reached out to a nonprofit to gather secure weekend food for schoolchildren Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:46:46 GMT /off-duty/n-h-medic-coordinates-food-drive-for-schoolchildren /off-duty/mlb-pitcher-finds-perspective-after-emt-training Kansas City Royals pitcher Sam Long thought his baseball dream was over and so he pursued a career as an EMT Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:59:53 GMT /off-duty/mlb-pitcher-finds-perspective-after-emt-training /ems-heroes/embodying-selflessness-and-courage-super-bowl-lix-recognizes-new-orleans-first-responders President Donald Trump met with New Orleans police, firefighters and paramedics before Super Bowl LIX kickoff, praising their courage following the Bourbon Street terror attack Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:41:40 GMT /ems-heroes/embodying-selflessness-and-courage-super-bowl-lix-recognizes-new-orleans-first-responders /entertainment/saturday-night-live-nate-bargatze-poke-fun-at-ems SNL's "Water Park" sketch features a situation in which the choices are bad, worse and downright absurd Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:06:07 GMT /entertainment/saturday-night-live-nate-bargatze-poke-fun-at-ems /off-duty/video-off-duty-n-y-emt-saves-man-pinned-under-train Carrying a tourniquet at all times proved valuable for the Manhattan EMT Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:21:59 GMT /off-duty/video-off-duty-n-y-emt-saves-man-pinned-under-train /coronavirus-COVID-19/we-had-each-other-to-lean-on-kan-ff-medic-and-date-quarantined-together-during-covid-marry When Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Karl Tsen was ordered into quarantine mid-date at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Kristy Sloan barely knew each other — two weeks later, they were inseparable Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:10:43 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/we-had-each-other-to-lean-on-kan-ff-medic-and-date-quarantined-together-during-covid-marry /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:36:42 GMT /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day