Tag Archives: Volunteer
Oldest Active United Hatzalah Volunteer Celebrates His 80th Birthday Under The Shadow of Corona
This week, Eli Mizrachi is turning 80-years-old and is the oldest active volunteer EMT first responder in United Hatzalah and perhaps in Israel. At a time when people of his age bracket are most commonly found staying at home due … Continue reading
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Tagged 80th birthday, EMS, EMT, first responder, pensioner, senior citizen, United Hatzalah, Volunteer
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United Hatzalah’s Emergency Room Assistance Program Expands to Rabin Medical Center – Rabin Becomes 21st Hospital To Adopt Program
On Monday, United Hatzalah and Rabin Medical Center in Petach Tikvah announced a partnership that will see the two entities work together to cut down the waiting time and the overload of patient intake in the medical center’s emergency room … Continue reading
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Tagged Beilinson, emergency room, EMS, EMT, first responder, Hospital, patient care, Rabin Medical Center, Volunteer
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My Saturday of Saving The Elderly
One recent Saturday morning, Adir received an alert about a 90-year-old man who sustained head and back injuries when he fell in his bathroom. Racing to the given location on his ambucycle, Adir arrived at the victim’s apartment just three … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambucycle, EMS, EMT, first responder, Saturday, United Hatzalah, Volunteer
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Being There To Help Before An Ambulance
United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Shir Caspi is one of the most active EMTs in her area. Shir rides an emergency E-bike in order to arrive at medical emergencies and provide assistance as fast as she can. One recent evening, Shir … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambulance, Arad, Dead Sea, EMS, EMT electric bicycle, Israel, medical emergency, Shir Caspi, United Hatzalah, Volunteer
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Arab EMTs Join Medical Team in Uman
What brings an Israeli Arab to Uman for Rosh Hashanah? Ayman Ibrahim, an Israeli Arab from Abu Gosh went to Uman for the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. He was asked to be part of a special team of volunteers … Continue reading
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Tagged Abu Gosh, Arab, EMS, EMT, Halacha, Israel, Jewish Law, Muslim, Ukraine, Uman, United Hatzalah, Volunteer
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Jerusalem Honors Local EMS Volunteers For Saving Lives
The Jerusalem Municipality honored exemplary first responders on Thursday at a special ceremony that took place at City Hall. Among the honorees presented with citations from the city for their exemplary service were select volunteers from the police, fire department, … Continue reading
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Tagged City hall, Coexistence, Israel, Jerusalem, Mayor, Moshe Lion, Volunteer, Volunteer recognition
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Following A Medical Emergency One EMT Became A Kindergarten Teacher For A Day
This past Monday, a medical emergency took place in Haifa that ended with an interesting twist. United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Raphael Israel was on his way to his Mechanical engineering class at the Technion University when he received an emergency … Continue reading
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Tagged Daycare, EMS, EMT, Haifa, Israel, Kindergarten, Teacher, Volunteer
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Saving Lives in Unexpected Ways
Yechiel Gurfein continues his amazing work as a United Hatzalah volunteer, saving lives with his emergency electric bicycle. Sometimes, Yechiel saves lives in unexpected ways. Recently, Yechiel was staying at a friend’s home in the central Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem. … Continue reading
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Tagged EMS, EMT, Fire, Jerusalem, Rescue, United Hatzalah, Volunteer
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In Less Than a Minute He Saved a Woman’s Life
On a recent Sunday afternoon, a 70-year-old woman was crossing the street in Jerusalem when she was struck and run over by a massive truck, severely injuring her legs. Horrified witnesses quickly called for help. Nati Osteri, a volunteer United … Continue reading
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Tagged Accident, EMS, EMT, Health, Israel, Jerusalem, life, lifesaver, Rescue, United Hatzalah, Volunteer
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Dying From a Broken Heart
Netanel Samoh of Beersheba is a busy father, husband, therapist, soccer coach and United Hatzalah volunteer EMT. Samoh works at the Jewish Agency, counseling new immigrants to Israel. Despite his many other personal and professional commitments, Samoh is always tuned … Continue reading
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Tagged Beer Sheva, Broken Heart, EMS, EMT, first responder, Israel, Netanel Samoh, United Hatzalah, Volunteer
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