Like firemen paramedics are some of the most celebrated everyday heroes we have! The history of ambulances goes way back but the Spanish used them to carry wounded already in 1487 during the Siege of Málaga, part of the Reconquista. The U.S. Army started using ambulances in 1865 and soon after major cities like Cincinnati and New York City began using harse drawn civilian ambulances. Today, rescue vehicles are technologically highly developed with specialized equipment and specially trained paramedics to keep people alive until they can get care at a hospital. We honor all fire fighters and rescue workers on this 4th of July 2023 and hope you will enjoy our selection of photos.