"If in the time of duty I fall....

Help my family to hold their heads tall."

A quote from a well-known EMT prayer rings true for the EMS workers in my area today.

Due to the nature of my job, and my previous posts, I'm unable to disclose much about the events that transpired this weekend. What I can say is this:

A well-loved, dedicated and bright young EMT was killed this past weekend during a search and rescue operation when he lost control of the ATV he was on, and was then struck by the ambulance that was following him to the call.

C was 24 years old, and had been working in the field for over 2 years as a volunteer for Search and Rescue as well as an EMT for his local 911 company.

We are all incredibly saddened by this news, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, as well as his fellow crewmembers who are devastated by their loss.

Rest in peace, brother. You will not be forgotten.

Stupid questions..

Me: "Sir, can you tell me the date today?"

JS: "Yea, the Yankees."

Me: "Oh, no sir, the DATE, can you tell me TODAY'S DATE?"

JS: "I SAID THE YANKEES!"

Me: "Ok, do you know what year we're in?"

JS: "How should I know?!"

Me: "Alright, do you know where you are?"

JS: "Are you here to get your passport? If you're not comfortable I can call the guys and have them come down."

Me: "......"

JS: "That castle, my father built it."

Me: "Sir, can you tell me your name?"

JS: "Yea, its JS! What, do you think I'm stupid or something?!?!"


Stupid? No. Insane? Questionable.

Over and out-
The PSYCH wrangler