by mgresh | May 29, 2022 | On the Move
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive an ambulance through the busy streets of Pinellas County? Operating a high-tech ambulance weighing in at more than five tons is a lot different than driving your everyday sedan or SUV. Add the fact that operators must ensure the...
by mgresh | May 29, 2022 | On the Move
When asked to describe his roles with Sunstar and the Bay Area Youth Track and Field (BAYTAF), Leroy Funderburk paraphrases former pro football coach Tony Dungy: “My only job,” he says, “is to make the team better.” As Operations Supervisor at Sunstar, Funderburk...
by mgresh | May 29, 2022 | On the Move
At Sunstar, the training never stops. “We have a very robust education system,” explains paramedic Ian Black. Members of the Sunstar team undergo hours of continuing education every month, rigorous certification programs such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support and...
by mgresh | May 29, 2022 | On the Move
It was November 2013, and EMT Jay Messier and Paramedic Brent Jackson were seated at the Thanksgiving table with Ian Ondina and his family. Before the meal began, Ian offered a Thanksgiving prayer. “He said, ‘I just want to start off by thanking you guys for saving my...
by mgresh | May 29, 2022 | On the Move
Dave Selbach was sitting at a stoplight when a car ahead of him began to make a left turn. As the car turned, its back door opened, and Selbach could see a child safety seat nearly coming out of the car. A parent himself, Selbach says that the sight of that seat...
