Freedom House: The First Black Paramedics Who Changed EMS History In the 1960s, Pittsburgh's Hill District was home to a groundbreaking initiative: Freedom House Ambulance Service, the first paramedic program staffed by Black men and women. At a time when emergency care was limited and racial segregation was prevalent, this service would forever change the landscape of American healthcare. Founded in 1967, Freedom House was a direct response to the lack of proper emergency medical services for B
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