Gina Pendleton has dedicated her EMS career to caring for patients, educating future providers, and continually strengthening her own skills as a clinician. Since earning her Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification around 2010, she has built a career distinguished by compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing the EMS profession.

Gina spent approximately eight years serving as an EMT before continuing her education and becoming a Paramedic. Throughout her career, she has worked in several busy EMS systems across Massachusetts, gaining extensive clinical experience while consistently providing compassionate, high-quality care to the patients and communities she serves.

Her commitment to EMS extends well beyond the ambulance. Gina has served as a teaching assistant and now teaches EMT students through the National EMS Institute, reaching learners from across the United States and around the world. She takes tremendous pride in sharing her experience, mentoring future EMS professionals, and helping students develop the knowledge and confidence they need to care for others.

Even as an experienced Paramedic and educator, Gina remains committed to being a student herself. She recognizes that medicine and emergency care continually evolve and actively seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge, sharpen her clinical skills, and become an even stronger provider and instructor. That combination of experience and humility allows her to model one of the most important qualities she can instill in her students: learning in EMS never stops.

Gina was selected for this recognition by her leadership team because of her exceptional work ethic, dedication to her community, and commitment to both her patients and students. Highly respected by her peers, she consistently demonstrates the professionalism, compassion, service, and leadership that represent the very best of EMS.

Through her work in the ambulance and the classroom, Gina has made a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, colleagues, and students. Her dedication to caring for others while strengthening the next generation of EMS professionals exemplifies the spirit of a Star of Life.

Kelly Marsh is a Paramedic/RN with Action Ambulance Service’s New Hampshire Hub whose commitment to caring for others extends well beyond the patients she serves. Through clinical excellence, professionalism, and a genuine willingness to support those around her, Kelly has earned the respect and trust of her colleagues.

In the field, Kelly approaches patient care with skill, compassion, and dedication. She understands that providing excellent emergency medical care requires not only strong clinical abilities, but also professionalism and a commitment to serving each patient with dignity and respect.

Just as importantly, Kelly’s dedication does not end when a call is over. She is a dependable coworker who makes time to help others and can be counted on when her team needs support. Whether stepping in to share the workload or simply being there for a colleague, Kelly consistently demonstrates that strong EMS teams are built by people who look out for one another.

Her willingness to support those around her has a lasting impact on her workplace. By combining excellent patient care with teamwork, reliability, and compassion for her colleagues, Kelly helps strengthen the entire Action Ambulance Service team.

Kelly exemplifies the qualities celebrated by Stars of Life: skilled patient care, dedication to service, and a positive influence on the people who serve alongside her. Action Ambulance Service is proud to recognize Paramedic Kelly Marsh as a Star of Life.