History of EMS

History of EMS (PDF 22 kb)

Historical Links

Please refer to the links below to learn more about the fascinating history of Emergency Medical Services. 

The Star of Life

• Virginia Rescue Squad
• Santa Barbara County

Origins of Emergency Services

• Historical Ambulance Photos
• Cabell Hospital Air Rescue History
• Easton Suburban EMS
• Honolulu EMS History
• San Diego Paramedic History

World Wide EMS History

• Emergency Services Zambia, Africa
• Tyrol European Air Ambulance
• Net Care 911 South Africa
• India Aeromedical Services
• United Kingdom Ambulance Service
• Scottish Ambulance Service
• Johannesburg South Africa
• Emergencies in Southern Spain
• Arab Medicare International Health Services

EMS Photo Gallery -- Historical Photos 

Looking at Florida's EMS history can be educational, insightful, and just plain entertaining. Too often, we forget our history and the progress we've made over the years. However, there are some opportunities still left to see into our past.  Click on photo see an enlarged version in a new window.

Red Cross Ambulance Tampa circa 1898	Horse Drawn Ambulance Tampa circa 1912		Miami Crew circa 1922
Bradenton Crew circa 1965		Telemetry Unit Miami circa 1966

Other interesting photo galleries pertaining to Ambulance and Fire Rescue across the US:

• New York City EMS Photo Slide Show