A dad who suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of Waverley Station has offered a heartfelt thanks to the Scottish Ambulance Service crew who saved his life. Continue reading Man thanks ambulance service staff following Waverley cardiac arrest
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Scotland’s youngest ever paramedic awarded Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal
Paul Gowens, who became Scotland’s youngest ever paramedic 25 years ago, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM). Continue reading Scotland’s youngest ever paramedic awarded Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal
Woman ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror crash
A photography student who found herself trapped inside an overturned car after it tumbled over an embankment several times has praised the Scottish Ambulance Service crews who came to her aid. Continue reading Woman ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror crash
Horror crash biker thanks ambulance life savers
A motorbike rider who almost died after smashing into a telecom box has praised the two paramedics who saved his life. Continue reading Horror crash biker thanks ambulance life savers
Home delivery mum inspired to become paramedic
A young mum says she has been inspired to carry out her dream of becoming a paramedic after having her first child delivered at home by Scottish Ambulance Service emergency responders.
Ashleigh Carpenter, 19, was at her mum’s house in Bo’ness when Lily Scott was delivered.
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Man reunited with crew who saved his life after fall from cliff
A man who shattered his bones after tumbling off a Scottish cliff was forced to crawl 70 meters from the rising sea tide to avoid drowning. Continue reading Man reunited with crew who saved his life after fall from cliff
Fife dad deploys earphones to help deliver baby daughter
A quick-thinking dad who delivered his baby daughter at home on the bathroom floor used his Apple headphones to tie off the tot’s umbilical cord. Continue reading Fife dad deploys earphones to help deliver baby daughter
Narrow escape in M8 car blaze drama
Family assisted from car moments before it burst into flames on M8 
A Scottish Ambulance Service control centre worker has been praised for assisting a family from their car moments before it burst into flames on the M8. Continue reading Narrow escape in M8 car blaze drama
Grateful parents meet their hotline hero
A mum and dad who safely delivered their baby at home thanks to detailed instructions they received over the phone, have been reunited with the Scottish Ambulance Service call handler who helped them. Continue reading Grateful parents meet their hotline hero
Ambulance man Mike loves hanging around!
Ambulance care assistant competes in World Hang Gliding Championships 
An ambulance care assistant for the Scottish Ambulance Service has competed for Great Britain in the 2018 World Hang Gliding Championships. Continue reading Ambulance man Mike loves hanging around!