Sunstar Paramedics

Over the last week, Sunstar Paramedics had the privilege of hosting two ambulance tours for the Arc Tampa Bay Foundation.

The Arc Tampa Bay has spent more than 60 years supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential services, vocational training, day programs, ABA therapy, and advocacy efforts that promote inclusion and independence throughout our community.

These tours provided an opportunity to help bridge the gap between emergency medical services and the individuals we serve. By exploring the ambulance, meeting our crews, and learning what to expect when EMS arrives, participants were able to become more comfortable with both the environment and the people who may respond during an emergency.

Following the tours, we had the opportunity to enjoy refreshments, fellowship, and conversation together. These moments allowed us to build meaningful connections beyond the ambulance and learn more about the incredible individuals and staff who make The Arc Tampa Bay such a special organization.

Thank you to The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation for allowing us to be part of your summer journey!

🚑🏆 Sunstar Paramedics Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Emergency Care! 🏆🚑

Sunstar Paramedics is proud to receive the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Recognition and the Mission: Lifeline System of Care Target: Heart Attack Distinction, two of the highest honors in emergency medical services.

These awards recognize our commitment to delivering rapid, evidence-based care for patients experiencing heart attacks, strokes, and other critical emergencies. This achievement reflects the dedication of our field clinicians, Communications Center personnel, educators, leadership team, quality improvement staff, and healthcare partners across Pinellas County.

More than 5,000 patient encounters contributed to the performance data behind this recognition, highlighting the teamwork and clinical excellence that help save lives every day.

Thank you to our entire Sunstar team and hospital partners for their unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of care to our community. Together, we are strengthening the chain of survival and improving outcomes for the patients we serve.

☀️ Some days remind us exactly why we do what we do.

On a warm Florida day, Sunstar Paramedics had the honor of joining our community partner, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, for a truly meaningful patient reunification and celebration of teamwork. ❤️🚑🔥

When a patient suddenly became weak while in a sauna, the rapid response and clinical expertise of PM David Aponte, EMT Rayna Williams, EMT Antoni Soboleky, and St. Petersburg Fire Rescue personnel led to the early recognition of a myocardial infarction (heart attack). 🫀

Through a thorough assessment, timely interventions, and safe transport, the patient received definitive care—resulting in a full recovery, no lasting effects, and a continued high quality of life. 🙌

Today, that patient and their family had the opportunity to reconnect with the crews who helped make that outcome possible. Gratitude was shared, stories were exchanged, and heartfelt embraces reminded us all of the impact of compassionate, professional care. 🤗💙

We are incredibly proud of our clinicians who make a difference every single day, and deeply grateful for our partnership with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue as we continue serving our community together. 🚒🚑❤️

These moments warm our hearts, too. ✨

🚑 Keeping our youngest passengers safe—right here in our community!

Sunstar Paramedics is partnering with Safe Kids Coalition of Pinellas County and the Largo Target to provide free car seat checks today.

Certified technicians are on-site ensuring car seats are properly installed and fitted as well as providing information regarding passenger safety, helping reduce risk and protect children on every ride. It’s all part of our ongoing commitment to injury prevention and keeping families safe across Pinellas County.