Uniform Stories
You haven鈥檛 been in EMS long enough if you don鈥檛 yell 鈥淐lear right!鈥� when you鈥檙e driving off-duty
There is something sacred inside the cab of the world鈥檚 ambulances
When I started writing, I never imagined that it would actually make me a better paramedic
Leaders cite safety concerns, potential for confusion among non-English speaking patients
The role, though thankless, is endlessly important.
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鈥檚 time to face the music and accept your destiny to become a paramedic
Video compilation of the best siren imitations by animals
Paramedic makes it clear that parents have a no-excuses obligation to take simple measures to protect their children from harm
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聺
Drones, autonomous vehicles and algorithms will change how EMS is delivered and conflicts are resolved
Work a little, rest a little, do a little extra and the spirit of generosity will find its way back to the people who earned it
Follow this list of tips from a paramedic and no one gets hurt (or gets an ambulance bill)
The art of complaining has been adopted by just about every profession, but paramedics have the best things to complain about
Life as a paramedic鈥檚 sidekick will never be dull, or easy, or without hardship
If we aren鈥檛 careful, this job can lead us down a very rapid path toward divorce, financial ruin, depression and anxiety
I don鈥檛 even remember the drive over to the hospital, but I do recall how quickly the doctor halted all efforts
Emotional extremes are common in EMS and remind us of exactly why it is that we wear the uniform
Don鈥檛 judge me for the work I do or the service I provide to those in need
A paramedic wasn鈥檛 able to kick his nobody pukes alone habit until he had to transport his partner to the hospital
Off-duty paramedic and bystanders rescue surfer attacked by sharks
Ubiquitous smartphones and easy sharing on social networks put paramedics and the reporters covering them under increasing scrutiny
Responders will do their best, get through it and go home when they are through, but home will never be the same
Saving our lives is far more complex than putting guns in our hands while on duty
Show us a little respect and we鈥檒l do the same for you
Being that I work in both the field and dispatch, I have a unique view from both sides of the radio
Here鈥檚 an example from the annals of 鈥測ou can鈥檛 make this stuff up鈥�