Is it the day he puts in his papers? The last night in the station? Driving away from the station after the final shift? When he says, “I’m home,” and stays there? Or is it when the fire in his heart diminishes and the […]
David Slifka The elephant in the emergency room Michael, EMS definitely has many hills and valleys. Anyone who believes it's a life of glamour and getting rich is unfortunately misinformed. Your contrasting thoughts accurately reflect the reality of what this profession is really like. It's a pleasure making an acquaintance as well!
2018-04-19 20:13:36
Michael Morse The elephant in the emergency room Thank you Dave, I understand, really I do, some daysIm on top Of The wave, others getting pounded into the surf. I've written tons about my EMS career, good and bad, I think people think I'm nuts because of the contrasting thoughts. I've seen your name often over the years, nice to finally make an…
2018-04-19 19:13:34
David Slifka The elephant in the emergency room Michael, having been in the EMS industry for 42 years, I share many of your thoughts and frustrations. Serving in all aspects of the field through executive management, I would like to think I have seen and heard all. However, nothing could be further from the truth! Like yourself, I have encountered cases very similar…
2018-04-19 18:24:33
Mr618 When all is said and done… "Simply hanging up the turnout gear for the last time does not strip a firefighter of his status." Steve Buscemi is a perfect example. He left FDNY Engine 55 in 1984, but on 9-11, he dug out his gear and spent a week or two of 12-hour shifts at Ground Zero.
2018-04-18 04:35:33
Mr618 Engine Co. EMS; Giving Birth I have heard it described this way, with a hat tip to Ron White: "Catch the baby. Don't drop the baby."
2018-04-18 04:28:37