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New eBook: A Paramedic’s Story of Survival – the Importance of Ambulance Design & Safety

Originally published on April 17, 2025
Updated on April 17, 2025
By Kirsten Barnhart

In our latest eBook, “A Life Flipped Upside Down,” EMS World recounts the harrowing and inspiring story of Jesse Sopko, a paramedic whose life dramatically changed during a routine call. On September 26, 2023, Sopko was in a Braun Chief XL ambulance when it was T-boned by a speeding driver, causing the vehicle to roll multiple times. Despite suffering severe injuries, including multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury, Sopko’s survival was significantly attributed to the rugged dependability and robust design of the Braun ambulance. This eBook offers a gripping narrative of human strength and resilience, highlighting the critical role of durable ambulance design in ensuring the safety of EMS providers.

This moving account not only underlines the importance of advanced safety features in our ambulances but also reinforces Braun’s commitment to legacy quality and uncompromising dependability. Through Jesse Sopko’s experience, readers will gain a profound appreciation for the lifesaving impact of Braun’s high-quality craftsmanship. Read “A Life Flipped Upside Down” to delve deeper into this powerful story and understand how Braun’s dedication to building the safest, most reliable ambulances makes a real difference on the front lines of emergency medical services.

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