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Boston EMS is proud to welcome Recruit Class 2026-1! Last week, 28 new recruits took their first steps into a challenging and rewarding journey, beginning months of hands-on training led by our exceptional Training Captains and Field Training Officers. (1/2)

On One Boston Day, we pause to honor the spirit that has always defined this City: strength, compassion, resilience, and the commitment to show up for one another. Today Boston EMS honors the lives lost and those forever changed on April 15, 2013.

Today at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 26 new EMTs and the promotion of 8members of our department. After 6 months of intensive academy training—and more than 3,000 9-1-1 calls answered in the field —these recruits officially joined our Boston EMS family.

Boston EMS teams were stationed throughout South Boston yesterday — and they needed to be. By day’s end, our members navigated huge crowds, responded to more than 70 patient encounters, and transported 28 patients to area hospitals.

Some members of Boston EMS who grew up in South Boston want to share a few friendly reminders before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this weekend. 🍀

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Join us in congratulating our six newest Paramedics - Kevin Pywell, Kwang Koo, Matthew Derby, David Ramos, Sebastian Morales, and Sam Cedrone. All six were promoted from EMT to Paramedic Monday during a private badging ceremony at headquarters.

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy of unity, service, and nonviolence. Boston EMS is honored to uphold these principles through the compassion and care we provide each day to the people of Boston.

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Superintendent Jack Pearsull (C-4, Retired). Jack joined Boston EMS in 1998 and spent nearly a quarter century serving the City of Boston with unwavering dedication, compassion, and humility.

Boston EMS EMT Telecommunicator Andrew Gunther was honored this week by the Massachusetts State 911 for his exceptional work during a high-risk emergency call last fall.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Uxbridge Police Department on the devastating loss of their fallen officer. Today, our thoughts are with all who knew him and with those who served alongside him.

ICYMI: Yesterday Boston EMS EMT Baird Lashley and our Honor Guard represented the Department at the Inauguration Ceremony of Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston City Council. EMT Lashley delivered a powerful rendition of the National Anthem that made us all proud.

Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues! Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration

This year, the city of Boston made historic strides in improving the wide range of services needed to serve Boston residents. "I am incredibly grateful to our City departments for their coordinated efforts. We look forward to getting even more done in 2026,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.

With the heaviest of hearts, we bid a final farewell today to our sister, EMT Regina Suprin, Badge 1066. Rest in eternal peace, Regina. We’ll take it from here. 🧡

Thinking of all of our EMS colleagues and holding EMT Suprin's loved ones in our hearts. Thank you for your service and dedication to our city, EMT Suprin.

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Boston EMS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of active-duty EMT Regina Suprin, Badge 1066. A lifelong Boston resident, Regina proudly served her city for more than 13 years. Throughout her career, EMT Suprin built a reputation as a consummate professional and a steadfast colleague.

Boston EMS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of active-duty EMT Regina Suprin, Badge 1066. A lifelong Boston resident, Regina proudly served her city for more than 13 years. Throughout her career, EMT Suprin built a reputation as a consummate professional and a steadfast colleague.

Please join us in congratulating our department’s newest Lieutenants, Brian Bailey and Randy Brinson. With nearly 25 combined years of service at Boston EMS, they bring extensive field and dispatch experience to our supervisory ranks.

Boston EMS proudly welcomes Cadet Class 25-2, who began their training program this week. While employed by Boston EMS, these Cadets will work toward earning their EMT certification under the mentorship of our experienced training staff. (1/2)

Today, Boston EMS respectfully honors all who have served — and continue to serve — our nation. To our Veterans, we thank you.

Boston EMS Honor Guard proudly represented the Department in the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday.

Welcome to Boston EMS Recruit Class 2025-2! This week, 33 new recruits began their academy training, kicking off months of intensive preparation guided by our dedicated Training Captains and Field Training Officers.

While our crews continue to respond to nearly 400 calls a day, our Materials Management and Special Operations teams are hard at work inspecting every ambulance and its equipment this week.

Today we hosted a group of Norwich University students. Their visit began at Headquarters, where they learned about our department and our role in emergency planning and preparedness. This included a presentation by Superintendent Lessard on the Boston EMS response to the 2013 Boston Bombings.

On National First Responders Day, we celebrate the dedicated members of Boston EMS who answer the call in every neighborhood with courage and compassion—every day of the year.

We had a great time at Open Streets in Mattapan on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We will see you at the next one in Jamaica Plain!

Congratulations to Boston EMS Cadet Class 25-1! Today, the cadets were recognized in a ceremony at our Training Academy after completing their program. Please join us in wishing this class all the best as they take the next steps in their careers. @boston.gov @publichealth.boston.gov

Today, we proudly gathered at Faneuil Hall to celebrate the graduation of 32 EMT recruits and 7 recent promotions. After six months of intensive academy training—and more than 4,700 9-1-1 calls answered in training units—these Recruits now begin their official assignments as Boston EMS EMTs.