Tune in as John Moon, retired Assistant Chief of Pittsburgh E.M.S. and a former Freedom House Ambulance Service paramedic, shares the powerful story of Freedom House, the first Black-led EMS organization in the U.S. We learn how they revolutionized emergency medical services, providing critical care when it was desperately needed in their community. John shares the challenges they faced, the innovative practices they pioneered, and their significant impact on EMS today. This is more than just history; it's a story of resilience and leadership that every EMS professional should know.
Join us to learn how the legacy of Freedom House continues to shape emergency medical services. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the past, understand the roots of emergency services, and learn how these lessons can influence and inspire current and future generations of paramedics and EMTs. Click play now!
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