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SUNSTAR PARAMEDICS EARNS AWARD FOR DISPATCH EXCELLENCE
Largo, FL (08/29/2024) — Sunstar Paramedics has been recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAEDTM) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for emergency medical dispatching. Sunstar Paramedics was the 34th Medical ACE in the world and...
Wunderlin & Mobayed Receive 2024 Star of Life Awards
Today January 23rd, the Florida Ambulance Association held their 2024 Stars of Life event. The Stars of Life spotlight our EMS workers who save, sustain, and touch lives daily. This year, Sunstar was proud to have two of us recognized for their work in EMS. Assistant...
2024 Osteopathic Society Award Ceremony
On January 19th, the Osteopathic Society recognized the hard work and dedication of our first responders who serve our community every day. On this day, we celebrated one of our Supervisor/Paramedics, William Gay. William has been an invaluable member of the Sunstar...
A Day at USF CAMLS
Clinical Services and the Critical Care Team got to spend the day at USF CAMLS (Center for Advanced Medical and Learning Simulation) alongside MD 2, Dr. Lozano, and MD 5, Dr. Dumas. The clinicians received great presentations and got to practice advanced scenarios and...
Sunstar Prepares for Hurricane Season
On June 3rd, Sunstar EMS participated in the annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo in partnership with Largo Fire Rescue and Pinellas County Government. Several participating agencies were representing Pinellas County and a great turnout of over 700 residents. Sunstar...
Sunstar Participates in Annual PPHS Disaster Day
On April 12th, Sunstar EMS participated in the annual Pinellas Park High School Disaster Day, which is focused on the high school seniors who are enrolled in the 1st Responder Program. Each year, the seniors will plan out the scenario and fill the positions of...
First Responders and Good Samaritans Meet Grateful Patient
On March 13th, Sunstar crew Paramedic Christopher Sorhage and EMT Kail Vuki responded to a call at the Pickle Ball Courts with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue where they encountered a man experiencing a medical emergency. The quick actions of first responders and good...
Sunstar Nurse Wins Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society
Adam Bates is the recipient of the ‘Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society’ award. He is being recognized for his dedication to service and his care and compassionate care as a critical care transport nurse.
Ambulance membership offers solution to out-of-pocket expenses
Enroll now for ambulance transportation coverage through March 31, 2024 Membership covers 100% of expenses associated with deductibles and co-payments Membership covers 50% of medically necessary trips denied by insurance Uninsured members receive a 20% discount on...
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Sunstar Paramedics is one of only two EMS programs in U.S. to earn three accreditations
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7 things to think about when you make a 911 call
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Child Passenger Safety
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Don’t be a distracted driver
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Two Sunstar paramedics win prestigious national award
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Association honors two Sunstar paramedics
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After the rescue, a reunion
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Road rage: Cool down and take back roads
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Sunstar Paramedics renews accreditation for operations, and parent Paramedics Plus earns accreditations for all five locations
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Sunstar earns a few stars
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Sunstar Paramedics SWAT team members take three of top four places at intubation competition
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Paramedics show off winning skills
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Sunstar Paramedics running baby food drive for RCS Food Bank and Family Homeless Shelter
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Avoid Walking into Danger
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Don’t Go to the Beach without Reading this First
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As kids go back to school, bike safety is a priority
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Starting Oct. 1, texting while driving will be illegal in Florida
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Sunstar donates items to RCS Food Bank and Family Homeless Shelter
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Sunstar joins Safe Night Out
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Halloween safety guide for parents and kids