Uniform Stories
You haven’t been in EMS long enough if you don’t yell “Clear right!” when you’re driving off-duty
If you have any of these signs, then it’s time to face the music and accept your destiny to become a paramedic
Learning and understanding five things about EMS and life saved my career and gave my life more meaning
Leaders cite safety concerns, potential for confusion among non-English speaking patients
The role, though thankless, is endlessly important.
Being that I work in both the field and dispatch, I have a unique view from both sides of the radio
Trauma doesn’t just impact the victim, but the rescuer as well
Race from one call to the next as Michael Morse goes from facing life and death emergencies to treating minor injuries and carting drunks to detox
I got to meet the woman that I had convinced myself had no possible chance of surviving
Here are 10 resolutions for personal and professional success in the year ahead
Video compilation of the best siren imitations by animals
A paramedic wasn’t able to kick his nobody pukes alone habit until he had to transport his partner to the hospital
How many of these habits have you developed and carry with you off-duty?
Follow this list of tips from a paramedic and no one gets hurt (or gets an ambulance bill)
Watch for these signs in yourself, your co-workers and try some of these tips to manage the traumatic stress of EMS work
Good partners are a no-brainer; when things aren’t going so well, it can be a bit tricky to figure out the cause
Too much of a good thing can lead to a bad thing, like needing paramedics after attempting to eat one of these gut-busting and heart-stopping meals
Some days I have to lie; I can’t risk exposing them to the worst of the sights and sounds we experience
The sweats came back, the flashbacks, the images and visions and sights and sounds that had left me a useless shell
I probably would have muddled through this existence had I not been fortunate enough to do well on the fire department entrance exams
Fortunately for me, I’ve learned over the years that hiding emotion doesn’t equate to strength.
Is there a more condescending thing to say to somebody who has just spent the last half hour in the field, battling the elements?
Remember that we all struggle and it takes true strength to admit when you need help
If you’re reading this, do something to remind yourself of who you were when you started this whole game
If we aren’t careful, this job can lead us down a very rapid path toward divorce, financial ruin, depression and anxiety
I don’t even remember the drive over to the hospital, but I do recall how quickly the doctor halted all efforts
Getting into EMS isn’t all that difficult; staying is where the challenge is
Saving our lives is far more complex than putting guns in our hands while on duty
Regardless of my title, I know my job and I know what I’m worth to society, and that’s all that matters
