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Sunstar Paramedics teaches Pinellas County teachers hands-only CPR

Aug 12, 2019

On August 8, Sunstar Paramedics trained all Pinellas County eighth grade health teachers Hands-Only CPR, which is an easy and effective way to double to triple the chance of survival for someone who experiences a heart attack. The “train the trainer” presentation...

Sunstar Paramedics honored by American Heart Association

Jul 31, 2019

Sunstar Paramedics recognized for improving quality of care for severe heart attack patients Sunstar Paramedics recently received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline®EMS Gold Plus Level Recognition Award for implementing quality improvement measures for...

Pinellas County gets brand-new bags

Jul 17, 2019

Sunstar Paramedics operates in a dual-response system with 18 fire agencies in the county. While the dual-response approach has many benefits, it can also create challenges when separate agencies work closely together. Pinellas public-safety leaders recognized one of...

Two Sunstar Paramedics employees receive national industry awards

Jun 26, 2019

American Ambulance Association honors David Grabowski and Paul Allen with Stars of Life award LARGO, Fla. (June 26, 2019) – Two Sunstar Paramedics employees have received the American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life award. David Grabowski and Paul Allen were...

Sunstar Paramedics employee rides in National EMS Memorial Bike Ride

Jun 21, 2019

Sunstar Paramedics employee Doug Gladstone participated in the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride from May 11- 17, 2019. The annual ride honored EMS personnel and memorialize those who have become sick or injured, or died in the line of duty. Gladstone biked 500 miles...

Crash survivor meets Sunstar Paramedics first responders who saved him

May 24, 2019

On May 22, 2019, Elijah Alexander met the first responders from Sunstar Paramedics and Clearwater Fire & Rescue who helped save his life after a motorcycle crash in Clearwater. Alexander was driving his motorcycle through the intersection of Gulf to Bay Boulevard...

Sunstar Paramedics Community Health and Safety Fair

May 10, 2019

Sunstar Paramedics, the 911 emergency provider for Pinellas County, is hosting a Community Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to kick-off EMS Week. During the free event, attendees will learn about senior fall prevention, hands-only CPR,...