Uniform Stories
You haven’t been in EMS long enough if you don’t yell “Clear right!” when you’re driving off-duty
Learning and understanding five things about EMS and life saved my career and gave my life more meaning
If you have any of these signs, then it’s time to face the music and accept your destiny to become a paramedic
Leaders cite safety concerns, potential for confusion among non-English speaking patients
The role, though thankless, is endlessly important.
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
If we aren’t careful, this job can lead us down a very rapid path toward divorce, financial ruin, depression and anxiety
Responders will do their best, get through it and go home when they are through, but home will never be the same
EMS1 columnist Michael Morse shares 10 of his articles that he hopes you will read
Emotional extremes are common in EMS and remind us of exactly why it is that we wear the uniform
Being the first person that a newly revived human sees following a near-death experience is not an event to be taken lightly
Show us a little respect and we’ll do the same for you
If you’re reading this, do something to remind yourself of who you were when you started this whole game
Life as a paramedic’s sidekick will never be dull, or easy, or without hardship
It is hard to be around a mourning person; it is even harder when you place yourself in their shoes
The art of complaining has been adopted by just about every profession, but paramedics have the best things to complain about
Follow this list of tips from a paramedic and no one gets hurt (or gets an ambulance bill)
Drones, autonomous vehicles and algorithms will change how EMS is delivered and conflicts are resolved
Take an active role in overcoming the challenges of EMS career so that you can focus on doing what you love
“He has your eyes” were the words of comfort for a frazzled mom of a boy with special health care needs
Off-duty paramedic and bystanders rescue surfer attacked by sharks
Paramedic makes it clear that parents have a no-excuses obligation to take simple measures to protect their children from harm
Ubiquitous smartphones and easy sharing on social networks put paramedics and the reporters covering them under increasing scrutiny
The profound neglect of the mental and emotional needs of fist responders is the ultimate irony
We might not be great about discussing these things, but that doesn‘t mean we don‘t seek or value the support of the people that love us
How many of these habits have you developed and carry with you off-duty?
As EMS technology and service models continue to evolve words, phrases or activities will become tradition
Here are three proven strategies to deal with good Samaritans who are more preoccupied with making a viral YouTube or Facebook Live video
Don’t judge me for the work I do or the service I provide to those in need
