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Sticker

Object number2020.47.5

Datec. 1975

MediumPaper; Ink; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of John Moon

DescriptionBlue, yellow, and red circular sticker. Blue background with yellow border and yellow inset circle with red insignia at center; insignia consists of caduceus at center flanked by two diagonal lightning bolts. Yellow text around perimeter. Reverse has white backing paper in two halves.DimensionsDiameter: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
InscriptionsYellow text around the perimeter "FREEDOM HOUSE AMBULANCE 1967-1975".
Historical NotesFreedom House vehicle mounted emblem. John Moon joined Freedom House ambulance service in 1972 and received training for emergency medical technician II, the highest ranking and certification for a paramedic by 1975. Freedom House paramedics were required to retrain to EMT II under the city service Freedom House was the first emergency medical service with trained paramedics in the country. It was also the first to equip its ambulances with the latest medical equipment to treat emergency situations. Freedom House innovated emergency medical treatment by conducting the first intubation in the field on a patient.

Related institution Freedom House Ambulance Service (1967 - 1975)

Previous owner John Moon (born 1949)

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