Published: September 24, 2024
Earlier this month, we launched our fundraising campaign for Medic One Paramedic Training Class 51 with a wonderful event hosted by Brooks and Kathy Simpson at their beautiful home. The evening marked the beginning of our campaign to raise $1.5 million to train 30 new paramedics and provide continuing education for 260 current paramedics across… Read More »
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Published: July 27, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing yesterday, July 26, of Dr. Michael K. Copass, a pioneer in emergency medicine and a cherished member of our community. Dr. Copass, 86, dedicated his career to saving lives and advancing the field of emergency medical care, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege… Read More »
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Published: June 27, 2024
Imagine this as your to-do list for the day: “Step out. Make tough decisions. Manage chaos. Be a leader. Save a life.” For the students in Medic One’s Paramedic Training Class #50, that was their task during this year’s Trauma Rodeo, held on April 25 at the Bellevue Public Safety Training Center. The Trauma Rodeo,… Read More »
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Published: June 27, 2024
Omri Bareket’s journey to paramedicine started on the recess yard in primary school. Known for being a picky eater, he always had a lunchbox packed with a teal gel ice pack, which he would eagerly deploy whenever a classmate got injured. This early inclination towards care and hospitality naturally led him to pursue an EMT… Read More »
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Published: June 27, 2024
For long-time Medic One Foundation supporters Barbara and David Green, their lovely home in Bellevue’s Somerset neighborhood was both the beginning of retirement and the final stop after two decades of moving every few years. David’s Coast Guard career took them all over the country. “We raised four kids; they were all born in different… Read More »
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Published: June 27, 2024
On a typical Thursday evening, last September, Moody Soliman headed to a late evening soccer game at Arena Sports. He felt great, scoring a couple goals, and enjoying the gameplay as usual. With about seven minutes left, Moody reached for the ball, missed it, took a couple more steps, and then collapsed onto the ground.… Read More »
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Published: June 27, 2024
Sarah Nielsen’s first glimpse of her future happened in an Oregon high school health class, where students were taught the basics of CPR and first aid. “I had no idea what it took, in reality, to save a life. I was intrigued that I could use those skills and that I might exist in the… Read More »
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Published: June 27, 2024
Contributors to the Medic One Foundation’s Equipment Fund provides local fire departments with the tools they need to respond to life-threatening medical emergencies. Each year, our foundation identifies communities where local fire departments require critical equipment to enhance their response capabilities and improve patient care outcomes. Thanks to the generous support of donors like you,… Read More »
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Published: March 20, 2024
The students of Paramedic Training Class 50 are halfway through their 10-month training program and are immersed in completing drills, diagnosing and formulating treatment plans, and developing critical decision-making skills about patient resuscitations. They are able to start IVs, perform endotracheal intubations, manage cardiac arrest patients, and care for pediatric patients, including childbirth emergencies. Last… Read More »
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Published: March 20, 2024
Medic One Foundation recently provided funding to Puget Sound Regional Fire to acquire 17 new CPR training manikins equipped with real-time biofeedback. These updated manikins will be placed throughout each of their 17 stations, ensuring comprehensive coverage across Puget Sound Regional Fire’s. These manikins offer real-time feedback on CPR quality, addressing a crucial need for… Read More »
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