Everyone wants fame and notoriety. Some even find it. A few find fortune with that fame. I may not be able to promise fortune, but I can sure tell you the keys to becoming famous by writing another EMS social media clickbait posting. If you just … [Continue reading]
We Deserve Respect?
Posted on May 23, 2016 Written by
At every gathering of EMS providers, whether in person or in the online world, we constantly bemoan the perceived lack of respect that the “ambulance drivers” get from the rest of the medical community, from other public safety providers, and from … [Continue reading]
Closing Out EMS Week
Posted on May 20, 2016 Written by
As we close out EMS Week 2016, I thought I'd share some more thoughts and observations as you digest your snacks from the break room and enjoy your party favors with the pre-printed motivational saying on it. Yesterday, on Facebook, a good friend … [Continue reading]
Google Let Me Down.
Posted on May 19, 2016 Written by
The following is an email that I sent to Google in response to them choosing artist/activist Yuri Kochiyama for today's Google Doodle on the main Google page. I realize that Google Doodles are sometimes meant to cause us to think. That's a good … [Continue reading]
Another EMS Week Post
Posted on May 16, 2016 Written by
Well, it's Monday and it's the annual commemoration of EMS Week. This is the week where you'll likely get some sort of junk food at the local ER, assuming the staff doesn't eat it first. Your employer may give you some sort of trinkets and there … [Continue reading]
Posted on May 9, 2016 Written by
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This is a collaborative post by Too Old To Work, Too Young To Retire (TOTWTYTR) and me. It started from an email exchange and then we decided write a post that will appear on both blogs. I'm not sure exactly how this will work out, but it's worth a … [Continue reading]
What Might Be Wrong With EMS and EMS Education
Posted on May 4, 2016 Written by
Earlier this week, I was speaking with someone in the EMS regulatory world and they mentioned having to possibly roll out a class on a new infectious disease concern. I began to wonder if part of the problem is that many EMS providers are … [Continue reading]
You Get What You Pay For
Posted on April 29, 2016 Written by
In Texas, we have a strong tradition of limited government. In particular, we limit the role of county government. In most counties, county government provides law enforcement, jails, courts, and roads. Because of the limits placed on county … [Continue reading]
If We Can’t Take Care Of Our Own
Posted on April 26, 2016 Written by
So, yesterday I blogged about the tragedy with the Fairfax County firefighter/paramedic who killed herself. The suicide is believed to have been connected to multiple workplace climate issues, including bullying. I shared the blog yesterday on … [Continue reading]
A Next Step in EMS Provider Safety and Health
Posted on April 25, 2016 Written by
Over the last few years, EMS provider safety and health has come to the forefront. Rightfully so. Whether unreported, under-reported, or just ignored in the past, we've recently begun to recognize the threats to EMS professionals of all sorts. … [Continue reading]
