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Pittsburgh EMS
@PghEMS
Official account of the @Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Not monitored 24/7. To report a medical emergency, call 911.
Pittsburgh, PA
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    Jul 20, 2024
    Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched for a house fire on S. Mathilda St. with reports of a dog trapped inside. Rescue 1 made entry to rescue the dog. The dog was unharmed and was kept cool and given water in the back of Medic 11 until the owner arrived home. Thank you EMS 🐾!
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Nov 21, 2022
    95.6% — that is the EMS survival rate for victims suffering penetrating gunshot wounds in the City of Pittsburgh so far this year using the MARCH Algorithm. If you rule out patients with lethal brain injuries, that rate rises to 97% and 100% survival for extremity wounds.
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Dec 29, 2021
    Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS launched a pilot program in September allowing medical professionals to use the medication buprenorphine to treat symptoms of withdrawal for a patient on scene.
    Paramedics equipped with opioid recovery drug call it ‘huge tool’ to fight crisis
    From post-gazette.com
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    May 12, 2023
    On Tuesday, a knock came at the back door of the Medic 10 station. A woman had a box of six newborn kittens with their umbilical cords wrapped around their necks. Crew members were able to cut the cords, saving all six! A reminder, Pittsburgh EMS is here for ALL Pittsburghers!
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Mar 11, 2021
    Today was the second COVID-19 vaccination clinic held in the Hill District, and members of Pittsburgh EMS were there on medical standby. Thank you to the EMS personnel who volunteered their time to keep the residents of the City of Pittsburgh safe. #HereForYou412
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Sep 29, 2019
    Moments like this make the @GreatRacePGH great. Meet Tom Stokum. Last year he went into cardiac arrest near the finish line & was revived by Pittsburgh EMS. Today, Tom came by to thank those very people. His shirt reads, "Nice try heart, I'm still here." We're glad you are Tom.
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Jan 29, 2022
    Pittsburgh paramedic Jon Atkinson put his 21 years of EMS experience and his new truck to work to save lives after the catastrophic bridge collapse. wtae.com/article/pittsb…
    Pittsburgh paramedic uses own vehicle to rescue victims from bridge collapse
    Pittsburgh paramedic uses own vehicle to rescue victims from bridge collapse
    From wtae.com
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Sep 15, 2023
    Following a national trend, we has seen a rise in fentanyl-associated overdoses. While EMS does not condone the use of illicit drugs, we are committed to providing factual, evidence-based recommendations to keep our residents safe. Suspect an overdose? Call 911 immediately.
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Apr 25, 2020
    Three year old Andy loves ambulances, so Pittsburgh EMS surprised him with a parade for his birthday - complete with ambulances, a motorcycle, as well as Rescue & HazMat trucks. Happy birthday Andy! We hope you liked the present of lights & sirens just for you. #HereForYou412
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Apr 5, 2019
    Deputy Chief Gilchrist spent the afternoon with 13-year-old Jess who one day wants to become a paramedic. Gilchrist hopes she can inspire more girls to enter @PghPublicSafety. 📽⤵️
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Jun 9, 2022
    Congratulations to Paramedic Crew Chief Simon Taxel! Taxel is a 2022 Bloomberg Fellow. Fellows receive a full scholarship to earn an MPH or DrPH. Taxel will focus on addiction and overdose in his studies. See more on our Facebook page ➡️bit.ly/3zsLlWj
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Oct 6, 2022
    Pittsburgh EMS members traveled to New York City to honor the life and service of @FDNY paramedic, Lt. Alison Russo. Russo was stabbed to death while on duty in Queens on September 29th. The 25-year veteran paramedic was posthumously promoted to the rank of Captain.
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Jun 17, 2024
    As we are in the midst of a potentially historic heat wave in our region, Pittsburgh EMS reminds everyone to stay hydrated and stay cool! Multiple days of record breaking heat is expected. Know the signs of heat related emergencies such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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    Pittsburgh EMS
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    Jun 25, 2020
    Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich swore in seven new paramedics during a ceremony this morning. Please join us in welcoming Pittsburgh’s newest First Responders: Benjamin Bowman, Emon Ismail, Matthew Lederman, Emily Migdal, Joseph Mahoney, Zachary Saylor and Nissa Thomsen.