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I would like to take some time to give thanks to EMT'S and first responders.
They have dedicated their lives to help others in times of crisis and even put themselves in danger to save another life which in turn may take theirs.
They see terrible events that you would never want to dream of which in turn stresses their mind which can lead to depression and regret.
I found this beautiful poem that fits well:
Through crackling flames
And splintered wood
We pressed through smoke
To where they stood.
I hear you calling
I know you’re near
Though I can’t see you
Your pleas I hear.
We will not leave you
This we vow
We’ll find away
To you some how.
And as the cries
Began to fade
The Door between us
Met my blade
Take my hand
And follow me
From death today
Please thank your local first responders for their service to your community. Have a great day!
theberch
Going on my 7th year as an EMT. I wish we got paid more, but we don't do it for the pay. Also I'm enrolled for swat-medic, so wish me luck.
advancedeasymoneysleeping
Any time.
CoffeeandCocaine
Thank you!
rarwj
I'm a ccp thanks for this. Much needed.
rarwj
Critical care medic
LeadPaintChip
Thank you.
Quizz25S
Duuuuude that gave me shivers. But more than likely it's just because I'm cold. Yeah. That's it. *goes to put on some socks*
LeadPaintChip
Randell Bell Jr. https://sites.google.com/site/randellcbell/first-responders
MexicanVader
Ayye, im getting EMT certified at the moment
NoticeablyDrunk
I honestly thought that you meant the people who comment 'first'. I feel like crap now.
JENNYBS
Thank you. My body and brain is broken from years on the bus. It's nice to hear folks think of us.
TraumaJunkie86
I'm a paramedic, 14 hours into a 24, and just cleared up from an ugly rescue. The feels here are very strong right now... Thank you.
Insidious611
An EMT once berated me at length for "wasting his time" because I called 911 while experiencing severe side effects to Prozac. There's (1/2)
Insidious611
Assholes in every job.
HandicappedByLaziness
In addition to the other well known superstitions, when you drop your drawers to take a shit, tones will soon follow.
Dickhooker
I got to drunk and tried to fight an EMT?
OasisInChains
Dedication to all the ravers in the nation
Salojin
That's the look of a guy who just handed over a patient he worked for an hour+ about to clean up his bus and prep for potentially another.
Salojin
I said "Potentially" when I meant to write "eventually".
qq222
I never met a first responder who struck me as a bad person. Bless those folks.
FirehawkLilith
First responders get jaded very quickly. Compassion is reserved only for those who deserve it.
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qq222
Are you a bad person?
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qq222
Do you value yourself as a bad person?
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lokolovestacos
I left field work (EMT) because my coworkers were racist asshats. There are bad people in any field.
GREATEASYPIES
If you really want to thank us, just never call us "ambulance drivers."
htmwc
The health minister of the U.K. did that whilst trying to slag off Doctors. That's the kind of shit healthcarers get over here.
BillNyeTheNaziSpy
This. This is what I wish I could explain to people. Nurses are the worst at it. I call them doctor's helpers when they call me a driver.
FirehawkLilith
In my defense I try very hard to always say EMT/medic but sometimes my sleep deprived brain slips up. I really do love you all, EMS.
BillNyeTheNaziSpy
At least you're trying. I appreciate it. Idk why it strikes a chord in us every time someone calls us ambulance drivers, but it irks us.
lokolovestacos
Doctor helpers would be like physician assistant. More like PillPasserAssWiper
KevinMBlack
but is a 911 operator a first responder? idk who to ask.
YzermanCpt
Yes! The Operator/Dispatcher is the first to respond to you. We are the ones who make sure you get the help you need in the first place.
MarylandBowtie
any love for lifeguards?
bunny5yndr0m3
As a EMT/ firefighter, thank you
JamboreeUK
Well I guess it's been a while since you shitposted it last time
BUFORDTinJUSTICE
Thank You Very Much @OP This will be printed and posted in the FD and Squad Bldg
SammyJankiss
I just upvoted it.
LeadPaintChip
I forwarded it to our Chief. This will most likely go up in our Training Office.
MrGoombah
I'm about to start College for this program. Wish me luck and I hope never to meet any of you while on the job.
marylanddd
well fuck you too then I hope I don't meet y-...nevermind. my bad. keep it up
creetopher
I'm planning on being a paramedic too, that's dope
MrGoombah
Good luck brotha, make it happen!
lokolovestacos
Was an EMT for three years. Shit pay. Shit hours. Shit respect. In nursing school now. Slightly less shitty. Good luck my friend.
MrGoombah
I'm hoping that shit everything is worth it with a few saved lives. Good luck with nursing. I hope you find it rewarding there!
EveryBodyLovesMe
It absolutely is. I have managed 3 saves. And I think about them often to remind myself why we do this. Even if it's ever just one, worth it
lokolovestacos
You'll find that not many lives are actually saved. Cutesy saying "Emergencies are rare, Medicine is sometime, Service is always."
lokolovestacos
Seriously it's a service job. But still give it a go. Follow your dreams and whatnot. Just be safe.
MrGoombah
Then onward to serve the people! I've got to ask though, what made you want to be a paramedic and what took you out?
lokolovestacos
Optimism brought me o
Jawbone
This picture is what happens when the new guy uses the Q word.
turkeysquid
Queef?
Tubhumping
Quiznos anybody?
BUFORDTinJUSTICE
spot on...
Evenbiggerknickers
http://imgur.com/VbLVr40
thatandmypantsarefilledwithstarfish
DON'T YOU SAY THAT FUCKING WORD
HughLaurie
The quails are quickly quarreling and the queer ducks won't quit quietly quacking. I swallowed a quarter so now I'm queasy.
FirehawkLilith
As an ER nurse, can confirm...Q word leads to unplanned deliveries and codes
Somanyquestions
¿Qué?
mo302
That is the worst word to use. Had a new guy say it. Got destroyed the rest of the shift.
theberch
Or his first full moon
biolologist
Sure seems quiet tonight. Doesn't look very busy out there. I just finished cooking. Time to get some sleep.
AndyD40
This happens in hospitals too. Learnt very quickly not to say that word, results include cardiac arrest amongst others.
GeraltofNivea
I hate to be the one to ask but, what's the Q word?
Evenbiggerknickers
http://imgur.com/VbLVr40
Jawbone
As in, "Sure seems quiet tonight."
GeraltofNivea
Oh, I get it now. Thank you for explaining
TheStrongestSperm
Vaginal Flatulence as its known medically. In the streets and in the sheets they call it Queef.
AbigBag0fNopes
I appreciate this.. like.. a lot, thank you beautiful person
Jawbone
Quiet
gweblurker
Noooooo!!
GeraltofNivea
I'm afraid I don't understand
ImaTamI
"It's pretty quiet tonight" boom a bunch of stuff then happens
LookAtMYFancyUsername
Murphy's Law. Someone says "Todays a quiet day" and boom you get a call
Vandammit
Its the jinx, new guy says its quiet tonight, then a 10 year old chasing a ball gets hit by a truck.
Th3Revanchist
Dude I just saw that on the news!
LeadPaintChip
Never, ever, say that word! Especially close to shift change :)
randomgirl949
Shit always goes down at shift change
MyNameIsTimICantHelpIt
Meanwhile in the Netherlands, we keep beating the everliving crap out of them. This post is awesome.
MyNameIsTimICantHelpIt
By 'we' I mean idiots who have no idea how important these people are and only think about themselves
smokeandfire211
Happens in America too. Coworker got jumped on a few shifts ago while on scene at a call.
MyNameIsTimICantHelpIt
Makes me so angry when that happens
smokeandfire211
Me too. I get scared going most places still, but gotta do what you gotta do!
FloppyFingers
EMTs and firefighters have my deepest respects for their strength and bravery. Real heroes walking among us
MakeTabbouleNotWar
My husband thanks you!
FloppyFingers
Actually, I should thank him. Please send him my gratitude and regards. I cannot thank them enough.. really.
MakeTabbouleNotWar
If you need to talk about that I'm all ears baby.
FloppyFingers
:D seriously, I watch how firefighters place themselves in danger to rescue others, paramedics dealing with tough situations. I myself 1/
FloppyFingers
/2 would break under that kind of pressure, I think. Sometimes the people they help are ungrateful or being difficult, yet they continue. /3
FloppyFingers
/3 The word "hero" gets thrown around a lot these days. But in this case it is a well deserved epithet. Thank you all!!
MakeTabbouleNotWar
I've seen him come home after bad days and good days. I'm sure you can imagine a bad day. For him it's when he loses a child. 1