Uniform Stories
You haven’t been in EMS long enough if you don’t yell “Clear right!” when you’re driving off-duty
There is something sacred inside the cab of the world’s ambulances
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.
Drones, autonomous vehicles and algorithms will change how EMS is delivered and conflicts are resolved
There are people who are angry and people who hate us; understanding the difference is extremely important
Some days I have to lie; I can’t risk exposing them to the worst of the sights and sounds we experience
Here’s an example from the annals of “you can’t make this stuff up”
My brother’s death taught me a great deal, but the most important lesson I learned is how to treat your patients and their families
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.
If somebody had told me these things, I wouldn’t have believed them
We work long hours, often make low wages, and have to deal with some pretty difficult situations
Here are 10 resolutions for personal and professional success in the year ahead
When talking about the kind of work I do, people often ask me how I deal with everything that I see
If we aren’t careful, this job can lead us down a very rapid path toward divorce, financial ruin, depression and anxiety
I walked away with a huge hole in my heart and tears in my eyes; I felt as if I had left a piece of my heart behind
Getting into EMS isn’t all that difficult; staying is where the challenge is
Regardless of my title, I know my job and I know what I’m worth to society, and that’s all that matters
Responders will do their best, get through it and go home when they are through, but home will never be the same
The profound neglect of the mental and emotional needs of fist responders is the ultimate irony
Emotional extremes are common in EMS and remind us of exactly why it is that we wear the uniform
Paramedic makes it clear that parents have a no-excuses obligation to take simple measures to protect their children from harm
Try these tips for busting the immediate and long-term stress that often accompanies working as an EMS professional
As EMS technology and service models continue to evolve words, phrases or activities will become tradition
Being that I work in both the field and dispatch, I have a unique view from both sides of the radio
I tell myself that second guessing comes with the territory, and that I did what I could, but sometimes all we can do isn’t enough
Being uncomfortable isn’t the end of the world; suffering in silence very well could be
