Paramedic Archives

Miraculous Reunion: Burn Survivor Officer Reconnects with Lifesaving Flight Paramedic, Discovers Childhood Link to Rescue Helicopter

ORLANDO, Fla. — In an emotionally charged reunion, Clermont Police Sgt. Kris Kruse met with the flight paramedic who saved his life following a near-fatal bonfire explosion that occurred eight years ago. The incident, which severely burned over 70 percent of Kruse’s body, led to his urgent airlift provided by an Orlando Health Air Care team to a local trauma center. The chance meeting was underscored by a remarkable coincidence involving the helicopter used during …

Local Heroism Highlighted: Guilford Paramedic and Fallen Officer Honored at Salute to Heroes Event

HIGH POINT, N.C. – At a recent ceremony in High Point, Guilford County paramedic Anthony “A.J.” Haymore was recognized as the 2024 Emergency Medical Services Hero. The accolade was an integral part of the Piedmont Triad Area Red Cross’s Salute to Heroes event, which honors local personnel for extraordinary acts of bravery and service. During the same event, the 2024 Law Enforcement Hero award was posthumously given to Sgt. Dale Nix of the Greensboro Police …

Victoria Implements New Police Strategy to Tackle Street Disorder After Paramedic Assault

Victoria, Australia — In response to a recent assault on a paramedic, Victoria police have announced a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the rise in street disorder throughout the region. The initiative, detailed by officials on Tuesday, aims to enhance public safety through increased policing and community engagement. Authorities have linked the escalation of street crimes, including aggressive panhandling and public intoxication, to broader social issues such as homelessness and drug addiction. The assault on …

Predawn Standoff in Burnsville Neighborhood Leaves Two Officers and a Paramedic Dead

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Tragedy struck a Burnsville neighborhood in the early hours of the morning when Shannon Cortez Gooden unleashed a barrage of over 100 rounds at police and first responders, claiming the lives of two officers and a paramedic. State investigators revealed this shocking turn of events, shedding light on the chaos that unfolded at Gooden’s residence on S. 33rd Avenue. The victims, identified as Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth, tragically …

Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Police Officers and Paramedic in Burnsville, Minnesota

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – Tragedy struck the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville early Sunday morning when two police officers and a paramedic were fatally shot while responding to a domestic abuse call. The shooter also died, according to authorities. Reports indicated that the victims were responding to a call about a “family in danger”, which led to police being called to a residence around 1:50 a.m. upon receiving a report of a domestic situation where a man …

Paramedic involved in drunken ambulance crash

DETROIT, MI – A Detroit Fire Department (DFD) paramedic was suspended from duty last Friday following an incident involving an ambulance crash while he was reportedly under the influence of alcohol. The paramedic, whose identity has not been disclosed, was transporting a patient at the time of the incident. The paramedic was navigating through the city of Hamtramck, situated approximately five miles north of downtown Detroit, just after midnight. During the journey, he side-swiped three …