During the pandemic, emergency medical workers step into new roles to keep us safe

May 19, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Emergency management workers standing next to banner

Every year, King County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers work hard to keep us all safe. In this pandemic year, their role has been more important than ever.

Restarting hearts: CPR/AED trainer fosters a community of lifesavers

May 25, 2017.Reading time 5 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 training the public to know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and effectively […]