Firefighter Nation

Medic One Foundation and The Physio Foundation Respond to Critical Equipment Shortage

SEATTLE – Fire departments that responded to Washington’s major complex fires face a critical shortage of equipment and supplies to protect their firefighters and citizens from the ongoing threat of ...
Redmond Reporter

Medic One Foundation kicks off year-end fundraiser for paramedic training class

The Medic One Foundation recently announced that it is kicking off its year-end fundraising drive to help ensure that the region's survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest remains among the highest in ...
Seattle Times

High-quality paramedic training is critical when every second counts

Read more about local philanthropic efforts in the Year-end Giving Guide. After finishing a run at his home on Camano Island, Andrew suddenly collapsed from cardiac arrest. His son, Barric, ...
Bellevue Reporter

Bellevue firefighter honored for life-saving effort, will throw out first pitch at Mariner game

A Bellevue firefighter and paramedic will throw out the first pitch at a Seattle Mariners' game with the nine-year-old girl whose life he helped save. Phil Pierson, who has taught emergency medical ...
komonews

Bellevue paramedic to receive honor

Congratulations to Phil Pierson, a Bellevue firefighter and paramedic who has taught emergency medical skills around the world. He will receive this year's Medic One Foundation's "Spirit of Team Play ...