By EMS1 Staff
BRIERLEY HILL, England — Amidst recent stories of EMS abuse, a paramedic invited colleagues to share positive community experiences.
BBC reported that West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic Rob Moore created the campaign #BlueLightHappy to remind everyone of the positivity EMS providers experience.
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“Sometimes, it’s hard to remember that most people are really appreciative of what we do every day,” Moore said.
Moore created the hashtag on Twitter and asked for “stories of people doing nice things.”
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The campaign sparked a lot of responses from both first responders and civilians, including thank you letters and nice gestures.
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“To receive an unsolicited thank you is just magical ... It’s one of the absolute best feelings in this job,” Moore said. “One small gesture can make someone’s whole week.”
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