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Freedom House Ambulance: The First Responders

The story of America's first EMT service, produced in 1967 from Pittsburgh's inner city.

Aired 01/12/2023

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Freedom House Ambulance: The First Responders

1/12/2023 | 28m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

The story of America's first EMT service, produced in 1967 from Pittsburgh's inner city.

In 1967, Pittsburgh's inner city produced America’s first EMT service. Comprised solely of Black men and women recruited from the city’s Hill District neighborhood, the paramedics of Freedom House Ambulance became trailblazers in providing pre-hospital and CPR care. reedom House was initially conceived to respond to the needs of Pittsburgh’s African American community during emergencies.

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Freedom House Ambulance: The First Responders

1/12/2023 | 28m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1967, Pittsburgh's inner city produced America’s first EMT service. Comprised solely of Black men and women recruited from the city’s Hill District neighborhood, the paramedics of Freedom House Ambulance became trailblazers in providing pre-hospital and CPR care. reedom House was initially conceived to respond to the needs of Pittsburgh’s African American community during emergencies.

Aired 01/12/2023

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