Freedom House Ambulance Service
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The Freedom House Ambulance Service
Staffed by Black men and women from Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Freedom House Ambulance Service was a pioneering emergency medical service that used trained paramedics to provide advanced life support services in the field rather than just ambulance drivers.
The paramedics were trained in procedures at the forefront of emergency medicine at the time. This marked a significant shift in the approach to emergency medical services and set national standards for emergency medical care and contributed to the professionalization of paramedics, helping to shape the modern EMS system in the United States.
The service was initiated through a collaboration between Phil Hallen of the Maurice Falk Medical Fund, Dr. Peter Safar, known as the father of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and James McCoy Jr., an advocate from the Hill District. The project received funding from the federal government and was meant to address both healthcare and employment disparities in urban communities.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service stands as yet another pivotal contribution from our beloved Pittsburgh, revolutionizing global emergency medical practices and setting new standards for healthcare response worldwide.
In honor of the original Freedom House Ambulance Service, the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services launched “The Pittsburgh EMS Freedom House EMT Training Academy” this spring. This program will allow selected residents to attend a paid 12-week in-house program, obtain their EMT certifications, and then transition into the Bureau as full-time employees to continue their public service to Pittsburgh.
Staffed by Black men and women from Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Freedom House Ambulance Service was a pioneering emergency medical service that used trained paramedics to provide advanced life support services in the field rather than just ambulance drivers.
The paramedics were trained in procedures at the forefront of emergency medicine at the time. This marked a significant shift in the approach to emergency medical services and set national standards for emergency medical care and contributed to the professionalization of paramedics, helping to shape the modern EMS system in the United States.
The service was initiated through a collaboration between Phil Hallen of the Maurice Falk Medical Fund, Dr. Peter Safar, known as the father of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and James McCoy Jr., an advocate from the Hill District. The project received funding from the federal government and was meant to address both healthcare and employment disparities in urban communities.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service stands as yet another pivotal contribution from our beloved Pittsburgh, revolutionizing global emergency medical practices and setting new standards for healthcare response worldwide.
In honor of the original Freedom House Ambulance Service, the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services launched “The Pittsburgh EMS Freedom House EMT Training Academy” this spring. This program will allow selected residents to attend a paid 12-week in-house program, obtain their EMT certifications, and then transition into the Bureau as full-time employees to continue their public service to Pittsburgh.
A portion of the profits will go toward supporting the EMT Academy.
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