Archive for EMS


Back to School

Well, it’s official.  This August I’ll be returning to school (again.)  As some of you know I’m a volunteer firefighter and EMT here in my hometown.  I’m going to college to earn a degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and more importantly, become a Paramedic.
For anyone not in the know, an EMT provides basic life […]

I’m having blog withdraws

It’s nearly midnight and I’m about out of energy but I just couldn’t stand to let another day go by without posting. The last few days I have been so busy, and so neglecting my blog.  (sorry)  If it isn’t one thing, it’s another.  Much of my time lately has been taken up working on […]

It’s Christmas Eve

…and the spirit of love and togetherness is upon us.  Our 4 month old is too young to have a clue what’s going on, which means we’ll probably enjoy his first Christmas more than hew will.  Unfortunately, my older two children live with their mother 1300 miles away so I won’t get to see them […]

Life is Precious

I ran a bad call this morning.  I’ve been on many and seen a lot of bad stuff but this one really struck a nerve and weighed heavy on my heart.  A mother went to check on her baby who was less than a month old and found her not breathing and without a pulse.  […]