Maddy Harmon, graduate of the Medic One Paramedic Training Program Class 52.
Seattle, WA – July 9, 2026 – This weekend, Maddy Harmon will graduate from the nationally recognized Medic One Paramedic Training Program, joining the next generation of highly trained paramedics serving communities throughout Western Washington.
Following graduation, Maddy will begin serving with San Juan Island EMS, providing advanced life-saving care to residents on San Juan Island.
The Medic One Paramedic Training Program is made possible through a unique public-private partnership between UW/Harborview Medical Center, regional fire and EMS agencies, and the Medic One Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of community members, businesses, and foundations that support the Medic One Foundation, students receive one of the most comprehensive paramedic educations in the world. Philanthropic support helps ensure the program remains focused on excellence, innovation, and patient outcomes.
During the intensive 10-month program, students complete nearly 2,100 hours of classroom instruction, hospital clinical rotations, simulation training, and field internships—providing nearly twice the education and clinical experience of many traditional paramedic programs. This year’s graduating class of 37 paramedics is the largest in the program’s history, helping meet the growing demand for highly skilled emergency medical providers throughout Washington.
“Every graduate represents an investment made by our community,” said Kim Duncan Martin, Executive Director of the Medic One Foundation. “Our donors believe that when someone calls 911, they deserve the very best care possible. Thanks to their generosity, graduates like Maddy receive an extraordinary level of training before they ever respond to their first emergency. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supports the Medic One Foundation and makes this program possible.”
Before entering the program, Maddy served as a firefighter/EMT with San Juan Island EMS and was selected to continue advanced paramedic training through the Medic One system.
The Medic One system has helped make King County and the Puget Sound area an international leader in emergency medical care, with survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest consistently two to three times higher than the national average. Communities across Washington continue to invest in this level of training because every second—and every decision—matters during a medical emergency.
About Medic One Foundation
Now in its 52nd year, the Medic One Foundation is dedicated to saving lives by improving prehospital emergency care through elite training, lifesaving equipment, and cutting-edge research. Funded entirely by charitable donations, the Foundation has helped Seattle and King County achieve cardiac arrest survival rates among the highest in the world.
About the Medic One Paramedic Training Program
Recognized as one of the top programs in the nation, the Medic One Paramedic Training Program includes more than 2,100 hours of rigorous instruction and field training. Operated in partnership with the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center, it produces paramedics with unmatched clinical and real-world experience. As a result, regional survival rates for cardiac arrest consistently outpace those of comparable U.S. cities.