Congress Proposes Honoring Forgotten Freedom House Ambulance Service

The Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a group of mainly Black paramedics who were pioneers in emergency care, is now being remembered through efforts to honor their legacy. Established in the late 1960s, these highly trained field practitioners revolutionized emergency medical care in the country well before it became standard practice. Members of Congress, including Representative Summer Lee and Representative Mike Kelly, are introducing a resolution to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Freedom House for their contributions.