Published: January 27, 2025
The Medic One Foundation has awarded a generous $20,000 grant to the University of Washington Emergency Medical Services (UWEMS) Pilot Program. This visionary initiative sets a new standard in emergency medical services by creating Washington State’s first Collegiate-Based EMS (CBEMS) agency. UWEMS is a student-led EMS agency that will provide rapid medical response and life-saving… Read More »
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Published: December 19, 2024
Last month, Medic One Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to Renton Fire Authority to support the PeerCommand Initiative, a groundbreaking platform designed to address the unique mental health needs of first responders. This marks the Foundation’s second major grant for mental health initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to supporting those who serve our communities. PeerCommand takes… Read More »
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Published: December 19, 2024
The Medic One Foundation is proud to announce that we have been chosen as one of Microsoft’s “50 for 50” organizations as part of their One Future. One Sound. campaign. This honor celebrates nonprofits and changemakers who have made significant contributions to the Puget Sound region. This recognition holds special meaning for us as we… Read More »
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Published: December 19, 2024
During this year-end giving season, many of our friends and donors are thinking about how they can best support the causes they care about most—including Medic One Foundation. While the main motivation for many charitable gifts is a genuine desire to share one’s good fortune for the benefit of others, an added bonus is the… Read More »
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Published: December 16, 2024
Across Seattle and the nation, a growing shortage of paramedics is putting strain on emergency services at a time when demand for life-saving care is higher than ever. At the Medic One Foundation (MOF), we’ve been working tirelessly to address this urgent challenge and ensure that every call for help is met with the highest… Read More »
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Published: November 4, 2024
The Medic One Foundation is excited to share that Life Support, an organization committed to enhancing emergency preparedness and response across the I-90 corridor and beyond, has been awarded a Community AED Grant to equip the City of Roslyn with three LIFEPAK Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). These AEDs will be installed at Roslyn City Hall,… Read More »
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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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