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Man Resuscitated by EMS Volunteer Donates Two Defibrillators to the Organization That Saved His Life
Approximately six months ago, Aviram Zeiler, a United Hatzalah volunteer, saved the life of Aharon Atlas who had collapsed while watching a sporting event in Tel Aviv. The incident occurred at the Hadar Sports Center where Atlas has a sudden … Continue reading
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Tagged defibrillator, Doctor, EMS, EMT, Sports, Tel Aviv, United Hatzalah
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How EMS Teams Dealt with the Haifa Carmelit Fire on Shabbat
On Saturday afternoon, United Hatzalah dispatch center sent out an urgent call to the Haifa area EMTs who were established as the Shabbat duty officers regarding the fire in the Carmelit subway system. The first responder who arrived on scene … Continue reading
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Tagged Eli Beer, EMS, Fire, Haifa, Naftali Rotenberg, United Hatzalah
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A Child Choking Victim Celebrates A New Lease on Life With His Parents and the EMT That Saved Him
One year ago, a frantic mother called the United Hatzalah emergency hotline number 1221 and told the dispatchers that her infant was choking. The dispatcher who received the call immediately sent volunteer EMTs and paramedics to the scene. He then … Continue reading
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Tel Aviv Inaugurates New Chapter House for EMS Organization
The Tel Aviv Chapter of United Hatzalah has opened a new base of operations and training center for volunteers in the area. During a special ceremony that occurred this past Tuesday, in which all chapter volunteers were invited to participate, … Continue reading
Sons Follow in Their Father’s Footsteps and Become Volunteer EMTs
One of the most inspiring moments for any parent is when your child mimics your actions and chooses a life path similar to your own. Two excited fathers, who volunteer as EMTs in the northern city of Tevaria were given … Continue reading
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Tagged Avi Ohayan, EMT, EMT Course, Marine Rescue, Marine Rescue Unit, Tevaria, Yossi Vaknin
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United Hatzalah Celebrating 10 Years of Lifesaving Thanks to Innovative Technology
United Hatzalah, Israel’s largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organization provides fast, free emergency medical first-response throughout the country. The organization has approximately 3,000 volunteers from throughout the spectrum of Israeli society, who all share a single … Continue reading
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How Volunteering as an EMT Has Changed Our Lives – The Story of Eliana and Avner Ben David
Becoming a volunteer EMT is certainly not a vocation that is suited for all people. It is a job that is not for the faint of heart nor the squeamish nor for those with a bad bedside manner. It is … Continue reading
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Tagged Avner Ben David, Eliana Ben David, EMT, Marriage, United Hatzalah, Yom Kippur
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