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New defibrillators in Sunstar ambulances

Apr 20, 2014

The entire Pinellas County emergency medical services system, including Sunstar Paramedics ambulances, transitioned to new Philips HeartStart MRx ECG monitor/defibrillators in April. The new state-of-art monitors provide the most advanced pre-hospital technology...

Every Parent Should Have this Talk with Their Teen Drivers Today

Jan 13, 2014

More than 5,000 teens – enough to fill the entire student body of a small college – die every year in car crashes. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S.[1] Major contributors to teen driving accidents include inexperience, distractions,...

Sunstar Paramedic named 2013 Dunedin VFW’s Paramedic of the Year

Dec 21, 2013

Sunstar Paramedics’ Jimmy Bryant has been named the 2013 Dunedin VFW’s Paramedic of the Year, due to his outstanding patient care, proven moral and ethical behavior, and leadership within Sunstar and the Tampa Bay community. Bryant was awarded this honor on Dec. 21,...

Follow these tips when shopping for toys

Dec 21, 2013

Sunstar’s Charlene Cobb, gives tips on what to look out for when shopping for toys on Fox 13′s “Good Day Tampa Bay.” When picking out fun toys for those little ones in your life, think about what is age appropriate. Read the warning label before purchasing and watch...

Sunstar donates to American Cancer Society

Nov 12, 2013

On November 12, Sunstar Paramedics presented a $600 donation to the American Cancer Society, with all of the proceeds going to cancer research. Sunstar collected the money by selling “Breast Cancer Awareness” bracelets during the month of October.

Halloween safety guide for parents and kids

Oct 18, 2013

With Halloween slowly creeping upon us, it is important to remember that children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Sticking reflective tape on costumes, giving kids flashlights or glow sticks...

Sunstar joins Safe Night Out

Oct 13, 2013

On Oct. 1, a group of Sunstar Paramedics employees participated in the City of Clearwater-sponsored Safe Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” at the Clearwater Mall.  Attendees were given the opportunity to tour Sunstar's pink Breast Cancer Awareness...

Sunstar donates items to RCS Food Bank and Family Homeless Shelter

Sep 29, 2013

During a six-week baby food drive, Sunstar Paramedics, in partnership with the RCS Food Bank and Family Homeless Shelter, collected approximately $1,200 worth of food, baby diapers and hygiene items that will benefit the area's youngest residents. To download the full...