Ada County Paramedics in the News
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Ada County Paramedics takes its responsibility to our patients and the taxpayers of Ada County very seriously. We pride ourselves in delivering accurate, timely and transparent health and medical information to the public. Ada County Paramedics is available to reporters 8 a.m -5 p.m. Monday to Friday and on call after hours.
Media Coverage in 2019
- KIVI- Ada County Paramedics Organizes Second Annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive, Benefiting American Red Cross
- KIVI- After Suicide Attempt, Ada County Paramedic Helps Others Access Treatment
- Idaho County Free Press- Learn the ABCs of Safe SleepKMTV11- Ada County Paramedic Walks Across Idaho Promoting Safe Infant Sleep
- KIVI- Ada County Paramedic Walks 600 Miles for SIDS Awareness
- KBOI- Ada County Paramedics Able to Save More Lives with PulsePoint Phone App
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedics, Boise Fire Department Recognized for Saving Man’s Life
- KIVI- Ada County Paramedics’ ‘PET’ Team Saves Lives and Dollars
- KIVI- Ada County Paramedics Minimizes Bedbug Exposure with Infection Control Protocols as County Grows
- Idaho Press- Ada County Paramedics See Medicare, Medicaid Changes
- KBOI- Largest EMS Agency in Idaho Receives Prestigious AHA Award
- Idaho Press- Ada County Paramedics Rescue Man from Foothills
- Idaho Press- Ada County Paramedics’ Patient Airlifted to Local Hospital After Construction Accident
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedics Receive American Heart Association ‘Gold Plus’ Award
- Idaho Press- Opioid Related Deaths in Idaho
- Idaho Press- Ada County Paramedics Transport Patient to Hospital in Critical Condition
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedics Respond to Maggie O’Mara’s Son During Seizure
- Idaho State Journal- Ada County Paramedics’ Chief Darby Weston and Other First Responders Speak at a PTSD Committee Hearing
- KIVI- New Bill Clarifies Naloxone Administration
- Idaho Press- Late Ada County Paramedic Remembered as Team Leader and Close Friend
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedic Kevin Dies in Off-Duty Vehicle Accident
Media Coverage in 2018
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedics Holds Inaugural ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive
- Idaho Statesman- Ada County Paramedics Receives Grant for Armored Ambulance
- KMVTV- Ada County Paramedics Debuts Armored Ambulance
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedics Unveil New Armored Ambulance
- Idaho Press- Ada County Paramedics Debut New Armored Vehicle
- Idaho Press- Ada County Paramedics Tactical Medical Paramedics Render Aid in High Risk Response
- EMS1.com- Idaho Agency Receives AHA Award for STEMI Patient Care
- KIVI- Volunteers Deliver Baskets to Thank Ada County Paramedics for their Work
- Idaho State Journal- Boise Police Officers Thank Ada County Paramedics for Saving Their Lives
- Idaho Press- Boise Police Officers Thank Paramedics Who Saved Their Lives in 2016 Shooting
- KIVI- Ada County Paramedics and Boise Fire Fighters Honored with Life Saving Awards
- KBOI- Ada County Paramedics Respond to Woman Impaled by 60 ft. Fence
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedics Warn on Dangers, Explain Differences Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
- Idaho Press- As City Reels from Mass Stabbing, First Responders Find Support in Peers
- KIVI- Ada County Paramedics Save Lives with Overdose Antidote
- Idaho Press- Boise Boy Thanks Ada County Paramedics for Saving his Arm, Life
- DVIDS- Ada County Paramedics Peder Ahearn Participates in Boss Lift
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedics Award Heroes During EMS Week
- ASU- Ada County Paramedics New Deputy Chief Plans to Help First Responders
- KBOI- Ada County Paramedics Receive New Training “SimMan”
- KTVB- Ada County Paramedics, Saint Alphonsus Open New Paramedic Station
- KBOI- Man Thanks Ada County Paramedics For Saving His Life
- KIVI- Patient Thanks Ada County Paramedics and Boise Firefighters Who ‘Saved His Life’
- KBOI- What to Do in Five Different Medical Emergencies
- Idaho Business Review- Ada County Paramedics Appoints New Deputy Chief
- KIVI- Ada County Paramedics Educates Community at Ada County Opioid Awareness Event
Media Coverage in 2017
- KIVI- Children at St. Luke’s Receive Special Visit from Ada County Paramedics
- KBOI- Should All First Responders Be Armed?
Media Coverage in 2016
- The Women’s and Children’s Alliance- Donor Spotlight
- Idaho Business Review- Ada County Paramedic Wins EMS Advocate of the Year Award
Media Coverage in 2015
- KBOI- Ada County Paramedics, County Commissioners Deliver Christmas Joy to Hospitalized Children
- Idaho Statesman- Ada County Paramedics Address Cooper Court Concerns
- KBOI- Ada County Paramedics Treat Numerous Heat-Related Patients
- Idaho Statesman- Ada County Paramedics Teaches Community CPR with Surprise Flash Mob
- USA Today- Ada County Paramedics Launch Program to Help Homeless
- Idaho Business Review- Ada County Paramedics Create Care Kits for Homeless
Media Coverage in 2014
- Idaho Business Review- Ada County Paramedics Honored by American Heart Association
- Idaho Business Review- Ada County Paramedics Community Paramedics to Serve on National Committee
- Idaho Business Review- Ada County Paramedics Battle with Beans in Chili Cook Off
- Idaho Press Tribune- Ada County Paramedics Respond to 46-Vehicle Pileup
- KBOI2- Ada County Paramedics Weigh in on Dangerous Road Conditions
Media Coverage in 2013
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