Sunstar Paramedics

Sunstar Paramedics Our Mission: To provide compassionate quality care and service to our community.

On May 30, 2026, Sunstar Paramedics had the honor of joining HCA Florida Largo Hospital to recognize two of our team mem...
04/16/2026

On May 30, 2026, Sunstar Paramedics had the honor of joining HCA Florida Largo Hospital to recognize two of our team members for an outstanding job! 👏🚑

Through strong partnership and hands-on collaboration, we were able to help mitigate delays during a high-volume period. As we all know, hospital and EMS demand can be overwhelming at times—but teamwork made the difference. 💪

In this instance, a bed delay was quickly resolved by sharing responsibility in the patient transfer of care. This seamless coordination became the catalyst for improved flow, allowing more patients to be transported and receive care at their facility of choice. 🏥✨

A huge thank you to PM John Cummings and EMT Shyla Mielich for stepping up, leading by example, and helping turn a busy day into a smoother one for Sunstar and our community partners. 🙌

Training is the ticket—and sometimes, it’s the reason we get to celebrate moments like this. 🚑❤️Yesterday, Sunstar had t...
03/17/2026

Training is the ticket—and sometimes, it’s the reason we get to celebrate moments like this. 🚑❤️

Yesterday, Sunstar had the absolute privilege of reuniting with a patient whose story truly came full circle. Just six weeks before his cardiac emergency, one of his sons learned how to recognize the signs of a heart attack. That knowledge made all the difference—and became a powerful link in the chain of survival.

Because of quick thinking, compassionate care, and outstanding teamwork between our fire department partners, Sunstar Paramedics, and HCA Northside, this patient is now recovering and back with the people who matter most.

There were smiles, stories, a few laughs, and definitely some heartfelt moments. These are the days that remind us why we train, why we serve, and why we show up for our community every single day.

We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with HCA Northside—and even more grateful to be part of moments that turn into second chances.

💓 The Chain of Survival works! 💓From feeling unwell ➝ to not breathing ➝ to no heartbeat—this loved one went into cardia...
03/05/2026

💓 The Chain of Survival works! 💓
From feeling unwell ➝ to not breathing ➝ to no heartbeat—this loved one went into cardiac arrest. 📞 A call to 911 set everything in motion.
Early action mattered. Immediate bystander CPR, delivered at 100–120 compressions per minute, sustained life until help arrived—and that intervention saved a life. When first responders reached the scene, they did what they do best—train hard and work even harder. 💪🚑

The teamwork between Palm Harbor Fire Rescue and Sunstar Paramedics—Paramedic Abigail McCarthy and EMT Allison Strait—was phenomenal. 🤝 According to the husband, the “choreography” was precise and seamless. The result? Smiles, hugs, and overwhelming gratitude. 😊❤️

Moments like this remind us to keep living and keep learning. 📚🫀 CPR saves lives—please reach out to schedule Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation training for yourself or your organization. https://www.sunstarems.com

Thank you to the patient and to Palm Harbor Fire Rescue for inviting us to be part of this incredible moment. 🙏✨ To the Sunstar crew - Keep up the great work!💪🚑

A day of recognition in more ways than one. ❤️Heart disease in women does not always look like what we expect. It is not...
02/11/2026

A day of recognition in more ways than one. ❤️

Heart disease in women does not always look like what we expect. It is not always crushing chest pain or left arm discomfort. The symptoms can be subtle, different, and easy to overlook. Knowing that matters. Awareness saves lives.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, we were honored to reunite with a patient alongside Palm Harbor Fire Rescue after a cardiac event that progressed from a heart attack to cardiac arrest. Through the rapid response, clinical excellence, and teamwork of the Palm Harbor firefighters and Sunstar Paramedics — Paramedic Casey Schmidt and EMT Dominic DiRienz — this patient was given a second chance at life.

The continuum of care provided by our hospital partners ensured a strong recovery and a positive prognosis. Because of that seamless collaboration, this patient can continue to cherish family time, return to work, and embrace the everyday moments that matter most.

This is what partnership looks like. 🤝

This is the strength of Pinellas County EMS and our extraordinary community.
And this is your reminder: learn the signs of a cardiac event. Listen to your body. Act quickly. Just knowing is powerful. 💙

On Friday, February 6, 2026, Sunstar Paramedics experienced another powerful moment of purpose. 💛🚑We are grateful to our...
02/09/2026

On Friday, February 6, 2026, Sunstar Paramedics experienced another powerful moment of purpose. 💛🚑

We are grateful to our community partners — Madeira Beach Fire Department, HCA Florida Largo Hospital, and Pinellas County Communications — for the opportunity to reunite with a patient we cared for during a cardiac arrest.

Thanks to rapid bystander CPR and exceptional professional care, this patient was able to stand before his rescuers and personally express his gratitude. 🙌❤️ It was wonderful to share laughter and tears of joy together.

The Chain of Survival truly works. ⛓️ Every link — from the first call to definitive care — matters, and when each link is strong, lives are saved.

👏 A special congratulations to Paramedic Corey Grahn, EMT Ava Pavlik, and Paramedic Anthony Doll for a job exceptionally well done. Your clinical excellence, teamwork, and dedication made all the difference.

You are true superstars, and we could not be more proud. ⭐🚑

This week the Florida Ambulance Association honored our incredible class of 2026 Stars of Life! Our Stars were recognize...
02/09/2026

This week the Florida Ambulance Association honored our incredible class of 2026 Stars of Life! Our Stars were recognized on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives, celebrated at our annual awards banquet, and then had the opportunity to meet with many of their state legislators at the state Capitol!

Congratulations to Robert Lanoue and Dana Shultz for being recognized as Sunstar Paramedics 2026 Stars of Life.

This morning Sunstar participated in the annual Pinellas: Statewide Tornado Drill. Make sure you’re prepared in case of ...
02/04/2026

This morning Sunstar participated in the annual Pinellas: Statewide Tornado Drill. Make sure you’re prepared in case of natural disasters.

🚑 Moments That Matter. Care That Saves Lives. 💙A moment of recognition for caregivers who rise to the occasion at a mome...
02/03/2026

🚑 Moments That Matter. Care That Saves Lives. 💙

A moment of recognition for caregivers who rise to the occasion at a moment’s notice. The Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society (PCOMS) invited Sunstar Paramedics—alongside our EMS partners, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and Lealman Fire Rescue—for two special calls of note.

👏 Paramedic Alyssa Forrester was recognized for her exceptional attention to detail on a call that began as an altered mental status and ultimately led to the identification of a traumatic skull fracture. Her critical thinking and persistence ensured the patient received both immediate and definitive care, resulting in a positive outcome.

❤️ Paramedic James Strobel and EMT Joel Oviedo were recognized for their swift action and professionalism during a cardiac arrest. Working seamlessly with our EMS partners, their fast and efficient care helped revive the patient—truly giving them another lease on life.

Sunstar Paramedics is incredibly proud of our frontline professionals and grateful to PCOMS for recognizing the consistent dedication, skill, and compassion our crews bring to every call. 🚑💪

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉Please help us recognize our newly Pinellas County cleared EMTs!👏 Geraldo Burnside👏 Emma Adams👏 Robe...
01/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉

Please help us recognize our newly Pinellas County cleared EMTs!

👏 Geraldo Burnside
👏 Emma Adams
👏 Robert Berry
👏 Stacy Cole
👏 Logan Coriale
👏 Kyli Grote
👏 Donshaw Inmon
👏 Zachary Koehler
👏 Samantha Maher
👏 Tyler Massey
👏 Bryce McCarthy
👏 James Moroney
👏 Krishna Patel
👏 Evan Solorzano
👏 Brennan Starrett
👏 Chaysten Trapp

We’re proud of your commitment and dedication to serving our community. Welcome to the team and thank you for what you do! 🚑💙

This door isn’t just a door—it’s a gateway to service and opportunity. 🚪✨On January 16, 2026, the partnership between HC...
01/24/2026

This door isn’t just a door—it’s a gateway to service and opportunity. 🚪✨

On January 16, 2026, the partnership between HCA Pasadena and Sunstar Paramedics expanded with the addition of a new EMS deployment station.

Through this door, our EMS professionals are positioned to respond faster and more efficiently to the needs of the community we serve. 🚑💙

Thank you to the leadership teams whose collaboration and commitment made this project possible. Being ready at a moment’s notice is fundamental to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

With the continued partnership of HCA Pasadena, Sunstar Paramedics remains proud to be the preferred EMS provider in Pinellas County. 🤝🌟

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