Boston Emergency Medical Services

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.

We also honored 8 members for their well-deserved promotions: 2 stepping into new roles as Lieutenants, and 6 advancing to Paramedic. These are people who lead by example and raise the bar for all of us. We are grateful for their leadership, clinical excellence, and commitment to this City.

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.

🚨Last chance to apply to become an EMT with Boston EMS!🚨 Tomorrow is the final day to submit your application and start a rewarding career in public service. • Starting pay: $36/hour • Comprehensive training • Career growth opportunities Apply now: tinyurl.com/BostonEMSHir...

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.

Together, they bring nearly 30 years of experience with Boston EMS, demonstrating exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to patient care.

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.

His passion for teaching and preparing the next generation of EMTs and Paramedics leaves a lasting legacy—one that will continue to strengthen our department and the broader EMS community for years to come.

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.

Over the years, he rose through the ranks— as an EMT, Paramedic, Shift Commander, Deputy Superintendent, and ultimately Superintendent of Training, Professional Development and Community Initiatives, before retiring in January of 2023.

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.

In November, EMT Gunther answered a 911 call from a man experiencing severe emotional distress and expressing intent to self-harm. Andrew used his calm presence and clear communication skills to build trust and ensure the caller remained on the line until help arrived to bring him to safety.

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.

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.

Regina will also be remembered for her wicked sense of humor, her kindness, and her exceptional strength — a true warrior spirit. She was a supportive colleague both on and off duty, often cheering on our EMS hockey team and lifting up those around her.

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.

She served in multiple roles — in Field Ops, in Dispatch Ops, as a lead Field Training Officer in the Academy, and most recently in the ePCR Office at Headquarters. In every assignment, Regina brought unmatched dedication, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence that strengthened our department.

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)

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.