Each Thanksgiving, families gather around their table to enjoy the food before them, each other’s company and to give their thanks where needed.
This month, we here at EMS1.com wanted to know what you, as a paramedic or EMT, were most thankful for. We received a lot of heartfelt and surprisingly hilarious answers. We gathered up our favorite responses and they can be read below.
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1. “As a new EMT, I am thankful for the more experienced EMTs and paramedics that educate us and help us build confidence to better ourselves.” — Rick Burlew
2. “My husband and children who understand what it means when the pager goes off — even on Christmas or during dinner on my days off. And that they support and understand the 48-56 hour shifts when I’m not home.” — Amanda Gaitor Hawkins
3. “A good partner who shares the responsibility equally!” — Char Fetzer
4. “A sense of humor.” — Pat Fink
5. “Thankful for every life that we touch, for the instructors who gave us the skills, for every member of the teams we work side by side with and for every miracle. Also for every friend, family member, stranger and child that we make a difference for!” — Illysa Stewart
6. “ My brothers and sisters everywhere that are helping to make the world a better place!” — Adam Kitchen
7. “To have been in EMS almost 40 years and the changes I’ve seen.” — Greg Natsch
8. “I am thankful for many things. As a volunteer firefighter and EMT for over 30 years, I am thankful for the opportunities to help others. My life is enriched.” — Carol Walter
9. “My partner, who has led me though my first six months of EMS, and of course I’m thankful for the man that felt I was worth the risk without experience.” — Matthew Hunter
10. “An incredible teacher who helped me become what I am today!” — Erin Cunningham