Have you ever noticed how EMT's seem to switch job locations frequently? Sure, you have a few lifers that stay in one place, but as a general rule, EMT's of all levels are very nomadic.
They move from place to place and town to town. They have stories that start off like : "When I was a medic in (random town) we did..."
Or
"Back in (Some place else) we..."
I have made many good friends in this business and I've had many good friends leave to persue other oppertunities. Some of the people that they left behind feel deserted or "cheated" on, but I never have. I always figured they did what was best for them and still considered them a friend. Nothing has changed in my eyes except I don't see them often anymore.
As health care providers we have a responsibility to our patients and above that we have greater responsibility to ourselves and our peers. If we let each other down there is no way we can be the professional we need to be for our patients.
My friends are my friends, no matter who they work for. I understand you have your life, all I ask is that you understand I have mine. We are each doing what we need to do, or what we feel is best for us and our families.
Z
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Thanks for your reply, sorry I couldnt answer it sooner, Blogger has been messed up for days. It seems that they finally have it ironed out though.
I hate losing track of friends made along the way. So far I have misplaced (note I didnt say lost) 4-5 good friends since I started working here. I'm always happy to see them pop up from time to time. I do know that we will all meet again somewhere, it's the nature of the work we do. I'm very glad that I dont burn any bridges. One thing my father alway told me before he died was: "Son, be careful of the toes you step on today, they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow"
Z
There is a cop in this area with his own field. I'll check with him and see what can be arranged. Also there is a woods about 14 miles of here that we play at all the time. We could always do it there. I'll rattle a few cages and see who responds.
Z
Just worked my first cardiac arrest. I'm covered in vomit, and exhausted, but somehow slightly exhilarated... :)
We can all remember our first code. I dont think that is possible to forget. :)
hahaha, I've been really busy preping for the July class so I havent been on in awhile, however NO, I have never had to reuse a BVM
Z
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