NASEMSO Celebrates the Legacy of Freedom House Ambulance

The National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) celebrates the Legacy of Freedom House Ambulance on May 15, 2024, at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. More than a half century ago, the paramedics of Freedom House Ambulance became trailblazers as they were trained to perform advanced level care in the streets by the father of CPR, Dr. Peter Safar. These Black men and women recruited from the Hill District of Pittsburgh were essentially the nation’s first paramedics. Some of the veterans of the pioneering EMS crew will join NASEMSO, along with local, state and national dignitaries for a special tribute at the NASEMSO Annual Meeting.

Thank you to VFIS for supporting the development of this publication and to OnStar for sponsoring the special luncheon event.

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