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

10/05/2026

🚑 Building the next generation of clinicians—together! 🚑

Sunstar Paramedics is proud to partner with The University of Tampa as an official training site for its Physician Assistant students!

This collaboration began with a vision from Chris Taylor and his team at the University. In addition to serving as a Sunstar paramedic and Communications Center dispatcher, Chris is a Physician Assistant specializing in neurosurgery and an assistant professor at The University of Tampa.

Together, him and his team envisioned an EMS fellowship that would help PA students develop critical emergency care skills and gain firsthand insight into what happens before a patient arrives at the emergency department.

Today, that vision became a reality as our first PA student hit the streets alongside our crews!

We are excited to continue this partnership, share the expertise of our EMS professionals, and help prepare future clinicians and leaders through hands-on experience in prehospital care.

09/30/2026

Last night, Sunstar Paramedics had the privilege of preparing and serving dinner to 140 residents at Pinellas Hope. Pinellas Hope, a homeless shelter and supportive housing program in Clearwater founded by Catholic Charities in 2007, provides emergency shelter, essential services, and long-term housing support for homeless adults.

Our team was honored to meet so many remarkable individuals, hear their personal stories, and give back to our community through service. It was a truly rewarding experience that reinforced the importance of compassion, connection, and supporting those in need.

09/12/2026

🏈 Friday Night Lights! 🚑

Sunstar EMTs Kassandra Thomas and Dominisha Hampton are standing post at Osceola High School's football game tonight. Keeping an eye on the action and ready to help if needed.

08/17/2026

As we gear up for Sunstar's September Food Drive, several team members recently volunteered at Hope Villages in Clearwater to get a behind-the-scenes look at how their food pantry serves our community.
Food insecurity continues to affect many families, especially as we head into the fall season. This year, we're challenging ourselves to double our impact through our annual food drive.
Donation barrels will be available throughout September, and we'll be sharing more details soon. Thank you for helping us support our neighbors in need! ❤️🥫

08/11/2026

On the morning of April 8th, our crews were dispatched to a call no one ever wants to run – a five-month-old in cardiac arrest.

There are certain calls in our careers where everything we train for is suddenly put into action. You rely on your training, the people beside you, and trust that every person involved will do their part.

That morning, they did.

Our 911 crews immediately went to work alongside Dunedin Fire Rescue, providing seamless care in one of the most difficult situations we can encounter. A supervisor stepped in to support the crews when they needed it most. Our Communications Supervisor thought ahead and alerted our Critical Care Transport team to what was unfolding. Without being asked, our CCT team staged at the receiving hospital, ready for whatever came next — ultimately stepping into the emergency department to assist with continued care and transport the patient to a higher level of care.

Every link in the chain mattered. Every link was executed.

And just three days later, that five-month-old patient was discharged home to his family.

On August 10th, we had the privilege of joining Dunedin Fire Rescue at Dunedin City Hall to recognize the incredible individuals who made up that chain of care as recipients of the Dr. Handtevy Save Award.

We’d like to congratulate:

EMT Desmond McBride
PMD Tashira Bryan
FOS James Marshall
Communications Supervisor Taylor Heinzel
CCT EMT Andrew Pugliese
CCT RN Leader Stephanie Borba
CCT PMD Shayne Browne
CCT PMD Daniel Kelley

This call was a powerful reminder of what can happen when exceptional clinical care is combined with communication, anticipation, and teamwork.

We are incredibly proud of each of you, and even prouder to call you ours.

Congratulations on a recognition that is so well deserved!

07/31/2026

In partnership with our local public safety partners, Sunstar Paramedics was honored to participate in the Pinellas County Schools Annual Administrative Safety Day on July 29th.

Together, we had the privilege of training over 350 school administrators in the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR program, helping equip the leaders of our schools with lifesaving skills that can make a difference when every second counts.

In addition to CPR, participants received education on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose, the importance of early intervention, and the lifesaving benefits of having Naloxone readily available.

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Pinellas County Schools and support the dedicated administrators who work every day to educate our students and help keep our schools safe.

A special thank you to our outstanding instructor partners from Pinellas Park Fire Rescue, Lealman Fire District, and Palm Harbor Fire Rescue. Your teamwork and commitment to community education helped make this event a tremendous success!

Together, we're building a safer and stronger Pinellas County ❤️🚑.

07/20/2026

🚑💙 Going Above and Beyond for Patient Care 💙🚑

Please join us in recognizing three outstanding members of the Sunstar Paramedics team who demonstrated exceptional dedication to giving their patient the best possible chance for a positive outcome.

When responding to a patient experiencing signs of a stroke, every minute matters. One of the most critical pieces of information is the time the symptoms began, as it helps determine the most appropriate and definitive treatment.

Paramedic Aaron Pearce, EMT Alyssa Rambo-Panko, and Paramedic Adam Lane responded to a residence where the patient had not been seen for an extended period. After recognizing the signs of a possible stroke, the crew knew they needed to establish the patient's time of onset. Rather than accepting the unknown, they went above and beyond—knocking on neighbors' doors and windows to gather information that could make a significant difference in the patient's care.

🏆 On July 16, 2026, HCA Florida Largo Hospital recognized this crew for their outstanding efforts and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

👏 Congratulations and thank you to Paramedic Aaron Pearce, EMT Alyssa Rambo-Panko, and Paramedic Adam Lane for your professionalism, compassion, and determination. We are proud of the care you provide—not only on this call, but every day.

💚 Thank you to our entire Sunstar team for your unwavering commitment to serving our community with excellence.

🧠 Remember the B-E F-A-S-T Stroke Warning Signs:
⚖️ B – Balance changes
👀 E – Eyes (vision changes)
😊 F – Facial droop
💪 A – Arm weakness
🗣️ S – Speech difficulty
⏱️ T – Time to call 911 and know the time symptoms began.

Every second counts. Every action matters. ❤️🚑

07/19/2026

🎶 A couple of Sunstar men - working at the Men at Work concert! 🎤🚑

While the band keeps the crowd singing along at The Baycare Sound in Clearwater, our Sunstar Paramedics team is hard at work behind the scenes, providing any needed medical coverage.

Thank you to Medic Kyle Olmo and EMT FTO Jason Richardson who are always there when the community needs them.

Yes, they get to witness a great show 🎶 but are ready to respond at a moments notice. 🚨

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12490 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL
33774

Telephone

+17275822090

Website

http://www.sunstarems.com/

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