Published: August 8, 2025
From beach days and backyard BBQs to youth camps and summer tournaments, our communities are in full swing this season. But while summer brings sunshine and celebration, it also brings higher risks—from heat-related illness and water emergencies to sudden cardiac arrest during strenuous activity. When the unexpected happens, being prepared to act can mean the… Read More »
Read MorePublished: July 22, 2025
A newly published study in JAMA Cardiology confirms what many in our community already know: King County is one of the best places in the nation to survive a sudden cardiac arrest—and it’s getting even better. Researchers analyzed more than 25,000 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest from 2001 to 2020. The findings are remarkable: Overall… Read More »
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Published: May 20, 2025
Be Ready. Be Trained. Save a Life. Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the U.S., and nearly 70% of them happen at home. That means the life you save could be someone you love. Yet fewer than half of these victims receive CPR from a bystander. June 1–7 marks… Read More »
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Published: May 20, 2025
The Medic One Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our spring Community AED Grants, awarding $9,000 in funding to six nonprofit organizations working to make their spaces safer and more prepared for medical emergencies. These matching grants help cover the cost of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)—lifesaving devices that significantly improve survival rates when… Read More »
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Published: May 20, 2025
Since its inception, Medic One Foundation has proudly supported initiatives that elevate emergency medical care—and few partnerships better reflect this mission than our long-standing relationship with the Resuscitation Academy Foundation (RAF). As one of the program’s original funders, the Foundation has watched the Resuscitation Academy grow from a regional innovation into a national leader in… Read More »
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Published: May 20, 2025
Every second counts in a medical emergency, and the right equipment can make all the difference. Through the support of generous donors, the Medic One Foundation is proud to help ensure local fire departments are equipped with the tools they need to deliver high-quality, life-saving care in communities throughout our region. Each year, the Foundation… Read More »
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Published: May 20, 2025
My name is Christina Dale, and I’ve been a firefighter with the Seattle Fire Department for the past six years. Before that, I was a ski patroller at Crystal Mountain in the winter and a mountain guide for RMI in the summer. My story has been driven by a curiosity about people, places, and medicine.… Read More »
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Published: May 20, 2025
As EMS Week comes to a close, we pause to honor the extraordinary paramedics, firefighters/EMTs, dispatchers, and EMS professionals who stand ready 24/7 across the Puget Sound region. These professionals answer the call—day and night, rain or shine—bringing lifesaving care to our neighbors, friends, and loved ones. In moments of chaos, fear, and uncertainty, these… Read More »
Read MorePublished: April 29, 2025
When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, survival depends on what happens in the first few minutes — before professional help arrives. A recent Seattle Times article spotlighted this critical truth: the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest hinge on whether someone nearby knows how to respond. Across the United States, the statistics are sobering. According to… Read More »
Read MorePublished: April 22, 2025
To help address the ongoing shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in King County and surrounding areas, Medic One Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of four EMT scholarships for the Spring 2025 quarter. These latest awards bring the total number of scholarships awarded this year to 12. As the need for highly trained… Read More »
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