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May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God." Ephesians 3:19

EMS

  • “Holding the wall…”

    Paramedics and EMTs play a crucial role in emergency medical services, providing immediate care to patients in critical conditions. Their ability to remain calm and composed under pressure is vital in chaotic environments. Imagine you’re having the worst day of your life and you’re scared—only to have someone show up who isn’t confident or is… Read more

  • Broken Pieces

    My journey with PTSD has been a long and tiring one, but it’s a path I’ve walked with the guidance of faith and Jesus. The struggles have been real, but so has the comfort and strength I’ve found in my beliefs. For me, coping with PTSD has meant leaning on my faith and finding comfort in the… Read more

  • Understanding the Heart of EMS: A Personal Perspective

    Being an adult in EMS, With my own commentary of an article I saved 10 years ago . Ive been a medic since 2014. I came into the field of EMS not on purpose, it was just a calling, a placement. I didn’t know I’d be a paramedic, matter of fact, I thought when I… Read more

  • Big thoughts.. inspired this long winded blog 😂

    Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Big thoughts, shortage of Paramedics in America Read more

  • Addressing the Paramedic Shortage Crisis in America

    “Critical Condition: The Paramedic Shortage in America” A System in Crisis A system in crisis? You might be surprised to learn how few paramedics are working in your town right now. What about in Mississippi? Or the entire United States? Shockingly, the numbers reveal a massive shortage—and it’s getting worse. But emergencies don’t stop happening… Read more

  • PTSD and EMS

    The nature of the work that EMS clinicians do—regularly facing high-stress, life-and-death situations, witnessing trauma, and working long, irregular hours—significantly contributes to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The cumulative impact of these stressors also makes them more susceptible to burnout and increases the risk of suicide compared to the general population.… Read more

  • Dear young Paramedic,

    Congratulations! You’ve made it through medic school. A long drawn out process. So, you went to Paramedic school because you want to help people, or you want to make a difference. In your life, you have felt like life has been unfair at times, but you’ve made it. So many things you haven’t understood. How… Read more

  • To be ethical or not? That is the question

    One Choice that makes a huge impact on success or not…to be or not to be?      Specific ways that managers can encourage ethical behavior is a topic I could discuss in great detail. I currently work for (unnamed) Ambulance service, and I have been there off and on for about 10 years total.… Read more

  • God’s Plan was not my plan…..

    When I went through Paramedic school in 2014, it wasn’t exactly my plans. I started college at 16, most don’t know this, because my mom had a stroke and she has multiple sclerosis. I wanted to gain as much knowledge as I could to always be able to take care of her. My dad left,… Read more