Published: 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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Published: April 22, 2025
It was a typical Sunday evening for Owen—quiet time at home with his family and a walk with the dog. “Nothing unusual,” he recalls. “I had just gotten back from walking the dog, took off my shoes, and then collapsed on the floor. My wife, Jaime, was nearby and heard the fall.” In that moment,… Read More »
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Published: April 22, 2025
The students in Paramedic Training Class 51 are wrapping up their second semester, and the pressure is on. With six months of intensive classroom and clinical learning under their belts, they’re now putting their knowledge to the test in full-scale, high-stress simulation drills that mirror the critical emergencies they’ll face in the field. Over the… Read More »
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Published: February 21, 2025
This past September, over 1,000 people gathered at the Museum of Flight to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Michael K. Copass. Colleagues, paramedics, family, and friends shared heartfelt tributes, celebrating the man whose vision transformed emergency medical care and saved countless lives. Dr. Copass, who passed away last summer, was a trailblazer… Read More »
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Published: February 21, 2025
The Medic One Foundation is pleased to announce that Craig Peterson will serve as the new President of the Board of Directors. Craig has been a dedicated member of the board since 2007, previously serving as Treasurer, Secretary, and a member of the Executive and Governance Committees. With more than 35 years of experience in… Read More »
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Published: February 21, 2025
Annika Thornburg’s journey to becoming a firefighter and paramedic began on Bainbridge Island. Influenced by a mentor who was a paramedic, she experienced a pivotal ride-along at age 15 that sparked her passion for emergency medical services and cemented her desire to give back to her hometown. After starting college in Oregon with plans to… Read More »
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Published: February 21, 2025
On October 26, the Medic One Foundation hosted an unforgettable Lifesavers Gala in celebration of our 50th anniversary, bringing together our community to honor five decades of lifesaving excellence and support the ongoing work of Medic One paramedics. Guests were deeply moved by the powerful stories of Tristan and Ryker, two young men whose lives… Read More »
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Published: February 21, 2025
Sixty-four years ago, Dr. Floyd Short was a young resident physician in North Carolina. One day, while in the hospital cafeteria, he spotted an amazing young woman and asked his friends, “Wow! Who is that?” He soon learned she worked in the psychiatric ward. “I was the admitting nurse, and they told me we were… Read More »
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Published: February 21, 2025
When you give to the Medic One Foundation, you’re not just making a donation—you’re investing in lives being saved and the well-being of our community. Monthly giving, in particular, offers a steady and reliable source of support that allows us to ensure our region’s paramedics can continue to receive the rigorous training that helps them… Read More »
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