Saving lives on the paramedic beat

May 24, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

For National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week (May 21 – 27), we’re honoring the local heroes that make up our EMS/Medic One system in King County. Each day, we’ll be sharing a unique perspective on saving lives from the people doing this work every day. Today, we’re taking a closer look at Advanced Life Support (ALS) response. Sent to an incident […]

First and fast care: Emergency Medical Technician on the scene

May 23, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Life on the line: Meet a voice of 911

May 22, 2017.Reading time 13 minutes.

For National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week (May 21 – 27), we’re honoring the local heroes that make up our EMS/Medic One system in King County. Each day, we’ll be sharing a unique perspective on saving lives from the people doing this work every day. Today, the spotlight is on Emergency Medical Dispatch. Dispatchers are the […]

Feel the pulse of a King County paramedic

April 7, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

For National Public Health Week (April 3-7th), we’re celebrating by featuring unsung public health heroes who make our communities safer and healthier. Each day, we’ll highlight a public health worker through their own words, sharing their work and why they’re committed to serving our community. Today, we’re talking with Tony Smith, a paramedic with King County Medic One, […]

Extreme hot is not cool: How to beat the extra heat

August 17, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Northwest summers can be fantastic, but when is hot too hot? The National Weather Service is on the job to tell us, and what they are saying should get your attention now. They have issued an Excessive Heat Warning for many areas in our region, including King County. This statement lets us know that very hot weather that can affect our […]

It’s “shockingly simple” to help someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest

June 14, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

We’ve mentioned before that our EMS team is one of the best in the world. There’s no better place to experience sudden cardiac arrest than in King County. But our amazing EMS team readily admits that it takes a system to save a life, and we can all do more to keep our chances of […]