#eMS

[sporkspud]

holding the hands of the staff of nursing and rehab centers and saying "I am not asking you for information in order to get you in trouble. I am asking because I, a first responder, need to know why the fuck I'm here"

[disease]

SYNTHESIZER [EMS, c. 1980]

[parasocial-paramedic]

I think it's normal for emergency services to wave to each other when driving past each other on shift.

However, the other day I was driving on blue lights on the motorway and received familiar solidarity from an unfamiliar source when a hand reached out of the window of a hearse and waved.

[beccawise7]

The firefighting community in Idaho suffered a devastating loss last night. While courageously responding to a reported wildfire, first responders were ambushed by a gunman—two firefighters tragically lost their lives, and nine others were injured. Authorities believe the fire was deliberately set to lure these heroes into harm’s way.

The fallen and wounded were members of the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department & Kootenai County—dedicated public servants who answered the call, only to face unimaginable violence.

As someone who has worked alongside first responders daily & holds family and friends in this world, this hits especially hard.

In a world that often feels unrecognizable, may we hold tighter to our humanity. Be kind. Be vigilant. And never forget the ones who run toward danger so the rest of us can be safe. 💛❤️💛❤️

~beccawise7💜🖤

[dead-fandom-society]

A good EMS agency thrives off of unmedicated adhd and one massive trauma bond

[vrepit-salt]

EMS mfs you ever have a shift with so much bullshit it makes you go

[vintagegermany]

Rheine, Germany 1925

[glitter-in-the-grey]

it's 3am on a night shift, and I just sat and watched some guy tap dancing out of the emergency department doors. I hate it here

[eternalravendreamer]

Hey, I know I mostly just reblog stuff and don't post much of my own stuff, but I wanted to put this out there.

I'm Raven (pls ignore my real legal name in the GFM), a queer autistic healthcare worker, and as of June 3rd my family and I are unhoused.

We lost our house bc my aunt, who lived with us and owned the house, died without leaving a legal will. So the bank took the house and refused to give us the opportunity to buy the house back, even at full price, unless one of us took on the debts she left behind. We couldn't afford that, so they auctioned off the house and it was bought by a private equity firm.

We are 3 disabled people, 2 of whom are former EMS and then me, a current healthcare worker. We also have 3 pets: a cat, a bird, and a dog. Unfortunately, the hotel we're staying in has a hard 2 pet limit, and our dog is a pit mix, so we had to leave her with a neighbor until we can find a place.

Which is hopefully where some of you come in!

See, my mom has a lot of health issues, so ideally, we'd be able to find a place still close enough to all her doctors. But if any of you know the Delaware County, PA area or King of Prussia area, then you know it's not cheap unless you're willing to live in the more dangerous neighborhoods. I've already been approved for a $175k mortgage, but a lot of places start at $200k around here so I'm trying against all odds to raise an additional $100k to help us get a house within reasonable distance. It's a big ask, but I've seen social media work miracles before. I promise to provide receipts and proof as requested!

[taylorwright27]

Everyone should watch the Pitt on Max, not only is it great representation, but they talk about Freedom House. The original ambulance service and EMS in America run by vast majority Black men. I read American Sirens a few years ago, a book about the freedom house and it is still one of my favorites. It’s a piece of American history that everyone should learn, especially those going into medicine

[sporkspud]

I think if you're double-parked, and I am driving an ambulance, I should be allowed to hit you

[disease]

EMS: SYNTHI AKS | est. MAR 1972

[gayassassinscreed]

i get you're curious and all but please consider NOT asking EMTs and firefighters "what is the worst thing you ever saw?"

i get that we all have morbid curiosity, but please understand that a lot of what we see has harmed our mental health at some point and you're forcing them to relive painful moments.

consider asking "what is the coolest thing you ever saw?" or just simply asking if they're ok sharing the "worst thing".

don't make us relieve the worst moments of our careers for the sake of your curiosity.

thanks.

[spooky-sour-grape]

Okay Tim, way to promote the stigma that first responders can’t have crash outs. Not giving Buck, SPECIFICALLY BUCK, on-screen grieving time, was absurd. I understand we got Athena…his WIFE and Chimney…his friend and whose life he SAVED.

I’m in this job for real. Everyday. I know what death, trauma, and emotional strain this job does on you. Yes, it can make you numb, or “used to it” but that ISN’T always accurate. We have feelings still. We aren’t robots. We don’t shed one SINGLE tear. We cry. We sob.

I have a “fire family”. I have an “ambulance family” or an “EMS family”. The entire episode I kept thinking “what if this was my life and that was ___ who died?”, my found FAMILY.

It almost feels disrespectful. It’s a disservice to the characters, the fans, the actors, and first responders in real life. How pathetic of a funeral, for five minutes, was that? You want real representation for first responders? Show me. SHOW ME. Don’t give me quick tears and silence. Show me the raw, real emotions.

[kitkatorin]

I want to see Ratchet who works with a local EMS crew and his reaction to transporting frequent flyers akdjdjf

"Them again? We transported them yesterday and just 6 hours ago. Do they have to call us every time for every little thing that bothers them? This has to be some sort of sick joke."

Bonus if it's one of those patients who pack their whole life for a trip to the hospital

"If we have to stash all their belongings in my cab one more time..."

Don't worry, he'll still let the medic take the call and make the transport. Just don't expect it to be the smoothest ride when it's for the umpteenth time within a week.

Coping through work with Transformers is so much fun hehe