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3rd Annual Western PA Legends of EMS

On Thursday, May 7, the region gathered for the 3rd Annual Western PA Legends of EMS event to honor five distinguished leaders whose decades of service have helped shape emergency medical care across the region. Among those recognized was Edward R. Marasco, whose leadership played a key role in launching the STAT MedEvac program.

With more than 45 years of leadership and innovation in EMS and air medical services, Ed was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field. He began his career at just 16 years old as a volunteer with the White Oak Rescue Squad in 1978. From there, he quickly advanced, earning his EMT and Paramedic credentials, serving as Assistant Chief at McKeesport EMS, and helping launch STAT MedEvac through his early work with American Ambulance and the Center for Emergency Medicine.

Throughout his career, Ed held several major leadership positions at UPMC, where he served as Clinical Administrator […]

3rd Annual Western PA Legends of EMS2026-05-15T08:56:11-04:00

A Legacy in the Skies: How a Father Inspired His Son’s Path to STAT MedEvac

Some careers are planned. Others take flight through inspiration. For Ian Cieslak, that inspiration came from watching his father, David, build a life in aviation.

David has spent the past eleven years working as an Aviation Records Coordinator at STAT MedEvac, but his connection to aviation goes back much further. A lifelong aviation enthusiast who earned his private pilot certificate in 2011, David turned his passion into a career after graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 2002. Over the years, he’s worked as an airline mechanic and remained deeply connected to the field he always loved.

Growing up, Ian had the benefit of seeing firsthand what his father did for a living and was no stranger to aviation, but it wasn’t always the path he imagined for himself. “I always enjoyed flying,” Ian said, “But it wasn’t necessarily something I had any career interest in.”
While that exposure didn’t immediately spark […]

A Legacy in the Skies: How a Father Inspired His Son’s Path to STAT MedEvac2026-04-30T08:16:25-04:00

Welcome our new Hires April 2026

As we spring into a new season, we’re excited to introduce the new members of the STAT MedEvac staff.

Back Row – David Jackson Jr, Flight Medic ME 19 – Colt Coffman, Flight Medic ME 19 – Mark McAlpine, CCGU/Flight Medic – Thomas Snodgrass, Flight Nurse ME 19 = Scott Coulter CCGU/ Flight Nurse

Front Row – Andie Rabe, Flight Paramedic ME 19 – Dominic Bianchi, Flight Medic ME 14 – Kelly Wiggins, Flight Nurse – Hannah Temple, Flight Nurse ME 19 – Savannah Henderson, Flight Medic ME 14

Welcome our new Hires April 20262026-04-01T12:29:33-04:00

Mission Milestones Patient Flights

Starting off the new year, we’re celebrating two amazing STAT MedEvac employees, Maggie Zaliponi and Mike Shaffer, who have reached their Mission Milestones. Thank you both for your hard work, commitment, and the positive impact you make every day at STAT MedEvac.

Pictured above: Sharon Grossman, Samatha Adams, both from the PPC (Professional Practice Council), Maggie Zaliponi celebrating 3,000 missions, and Jim Houser, President and CEO of the Center for Emergency Medicine and STAT MedEvac.

Pictured above: Sharon Grossman from the PPC (Professional Practice Council), Mike Shaffer celebrating 3,000 missions and Jim Houser, President and CEO of the Center for Emergency Medicine and STAT MedEvac.

Mission Milestones Patient Flights2025-12-29T10:22:08-05:00

Mission Milestones Patient Flights

We’re celebrating three amazing STAT MedEvac employees this month, Eric Rothen, Hollee Russell and Neal Franchock, each have reached their Mission Milestones. Thank you all for your hard work, commitment, and the positive impact you make every day at STAT MedEvac.

Pictured above: Jim Houser, President and CEO of the Center for Emergency Medicine and STAT MedEvac, and Eric Rothen celebrating 5,000 missions.

 

Mission Milestones Patient Flights2025-12-04T11:55:13-05:00

Mission Milestones Patient Flights

We’re celebrating three amazing STAT MedEvac employees this month, Jason Kozain, Richard Rembold and Larry Hildebrand, each has reached their Mission Milestones. Thank you both for your hard work, commitment, and the positive impact you make every day at STAT MedEvac.   

Pictured above: Jim Houser, President and CEO of the Center for Emergency Medicine and STAT MedEvac, Jason Kozain celebrating 4000 missions and Dan Vallera from the PPC (Professional Practice Council)

 

Pictured above: Jim Houser, President and CEO of the Center for Emergency Medicine and STAT MedEvac, Richard Rembold celebrating 4000 missions and Dan […]

Mission Milestones Patient Flights2025-12-04T11:43:01-05:00

Mission Milestones Patient Flights

We’re celebrating two amazing STAT MedEvac employees this month, Jeremy Kern and Jim Powers, each has reached their Mission Milestones. Thank you both for your hard work, commitment, and the positive impact you make every day at STAT MedEvac.

 

Pictured: From the PPC, Mike Merwin and Tammy Weaver, Jeremy Kern celebrating 3000 mission milestones and Jim Houser.

 

Pictured: From the PPC, Mike Merwin and Tammy Weaver, Jim Powers celebrating 4000 mission milestones and Jim Houser.

Mission Milestones Patient Flights2025-11-10T10:55:45-05:00

Mission Milestones Patient Flights

Milestone is an understatement when it comes to the recognition of some special STAT MedEvac employees. We love when we get the opportunity to shine a spotlight on some very special employees, including William Walls, Mike Stiff and Chad Snow for their Mission Milestones. We cannot be prouder of our employees and their dedication to STAT MedEvac! 

Pictured: William Walls, Trista Weiss from the PPC (Professional Practice Council), and Jim Houser, President and CEO of the Center for Emergency Medicine and STAT MedEvac, presenting the Mission Milestone award to William for his 6,000 patient flights.

Pictured: Mike Stitt, Trista Weiss from […]

Mission Milestones Patient Flights2025-11-07T10:40:51-05:00
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