Paramedics

Connecticut Hatzalah receives full EMS license

Hatzalah of Waterbury to provide state-of-the-art ambulance care with trained EMTs and paramedics to local community.

Ben-Gurion University

Israeli paramedics train with new cutting-edge simulation center

Program capitalizes on new Ben-Gurion University facility to provide Magen David Adom paramedics with even more advanced lifesaving skills.

NJ law will allow Hatzolah paramedics to respond to emergencies

New rules will allow Hatzolah paramedics to respond to emergencies using their own vehicles and to operate in mobile intensive care units.

MDA's new paramedics - a father and son

'When we travel together in an ambulance, the feeling is very special - not something that happens to everyone,' son Amir says.

Arab paramedic who saved Jewish bride's life speaks at wedding

An Israeli Arab paramedic who refused to give up on the life of the bride says, 'Something from above told me to fight for her.'

Palestinian man faints, Israeli Border Police come to his aid

Border Police paramedic administers first aid to Palestinian Authority Arab who lost consciousness near Hevron's Cave of the Patriarchs.

Belief in saving lives:

First: MDA volunteers in Hesder program

First 17 paramedics, students of Ofakim Yeshiva, successfully complete Magen David Adom course for Hesder students

'Please excuse my son's tardiness, his dad was performing CPR'

What happens when a father rushes to save a life, causing his son to be late for school?

Border Police officers save Arab man

Border Police officers in Hevron's Cave of the Patriarchs administer medical aid to a Palestinian Arab who lost consciousness.

How did a car's refusal to start save a life?

Cars which don't start, and car accidents, are sometimes perfectly timed.

EMS couple saves two on Friday

'One might say we had a productive day.'

Jewish paramedic sues over anti-Semitism

Jewish paramedic sues ambulance service for firing related to his faith. Ambulance service: We didn't discriminate on basis of religion.

Orthodox Jewish paramedic sues NY hospital over no-skirts policy

Paramedic observant of Jewish dictates regarding dress is suing a New York hospital for discrimination for not allowing her to wear skirts.

21-year-old drowns at Sdot Yam beach

A youth from Or Akiva was drawn from the water today near Sdot Yam. Paramedics pronounced him dead.

Orthodox paramedics among first responders to Brussels attack

Four haredi paramedics from Antwerp were among the first medical professionals on the scene of Brussels airport attack.