The EMS Lounge

Fire Dept. vs Private Ambulance

Listen to how I was kicked off a Facebook page for a local FD because I went against them in their bully tactics against AMR.

A Safety Pin? Really?

Would you rather be standing next to someone with a safety pin or a gun during antive shooter?

A Safety Pin? Really?

Do you feel safer around a college student with a safety pin on their shirt or a Marine with a gun?

We Need to Start Policing Ourselves.

This one is mostly for the LEO's out there.

We Need To Slow Down!

Rain makes the roads more slippery than a new born baby fresh out of a woman's vagina. Slow Down!

Please Get Help If You Need It!

If you need get help, get it, before it's too late. Please.

Watch what you say at work.

Recently a nurse was fired from my work for his choice of language. LIsten to hear what he and I have said at the wrong times.

Relationships in EMS Pt 1

LIsten to Nick and myself talk about relationships in EMS and what needs to be done to keep them. THis is part one of hopefully many to come.

Big Pharma

I love it when they call me Big Pharma!

Trust

There is a reason other health care workers do not trust EMS.

EMS Bingo

A while back a crew got in trouble for playing EMS Bingo. I think its a great idea actually.

How Many Letters Do You Have In Your Title?

Why is the medical field so hung up on titles?

How many hours have you worked in a week?

Why are we working as many hours as we are? This is dangerous.

Quit Your Bitchin!

If you aren't going to educate your patients on what a real emergency is, then don't complain about WOR calls.

The Phone Call

Here's an update on my motorcycle who arrested on the freeway.

Pokemon The Rant!

This new game is ridiculous.

Are you living the dream or the nightmare?

How is the moral where you work? Are you living the dream or the nightmare?

This One is for the Students.

You get out of school what you put into it.

My Interview with Author/Paramedic James Windale

Get a little background on his books 25 at the Lip and Bright Lights and Cold Steel.

No More Asking Why We Do What We Do!

I finally figured out why I continue to stay in this industry.

Getting Laid Off Sucks!

Here's my thoughts on the whole AMR lay off in Washington.

Quick Show Update

Just a quick update about the show.

PR Events

Believe it or not, my work actually lets me talk to people.

I hate the media.

What's their agenda?

IRS Scam

I keep getting these calls saying the IRS is going to sue me. So, I decided to call them back and see what is going on.

Life if not a competition.

Why is everything in life a competition? How about we help each other instead of tearing each other apart!

Stand For Something or Die For Nothing

Sean, Doc, and myself talk about morals and what you stand for. As well as touching on racial issues.

Holly Monteleone Interview

Check it out! I interview Holly from A&E's Nightwatch. Find out what music she listens to and the one thing about the show that she wants you to know.

You have one job. Do it!

Talking about that one guy who gets mad it's slow, yet gets mad when the tones drop.

SLOW DOWN

Just a little public service announcement.

Scene Safety Part 2

We really dive into scene safety and how calls can go sideways very quickly along with a few tips on how to keep yourself safe.

Update

A quick update. 

Dansun Photo Interview!

Check out the interview with Daniel from Dansun Photos. Make sure you pick up his new book and help a fellow brother or sister out.

What exactly is scene safety?

New co-host on the show. We breakdown scene safety and what it really means. This will be the first segment of many to come.

Career Suicide

Social media is a very powerful tool. But it can also mean "career suicide" for some.
Check out some of the statistics I found.

Meet Marco

Meet my good friend Marco. We had some good times together. Strange times. Here's a couple stories about our time together.

Pranks

I've pulled pranks on people since I was a kid. They got better since I got into EMS. Here's some of my most memorable ones.

Mike Has Bad Luck

This is just some of the reasons Mike and I should never work together.

Not My First Rodeo

Just a few stories about "random acts of violence."

What Brotherhood?

Just a little about how I feel about the "brotherhood" these days.

Customer Service Today Sucks

Today I had to deal with T-Mobile. They have, by far, the worst customer service I have seen in a very long time. Here's why.

We have an amazing job.

We have one of the greatest honors in life with our job. We should be embracing it, not discarding it. Here's why.

You Can't Make This Up. Pt. 2

More stories from the field.

Do you have a Dr.'s Stethoscope?

Hear my take on the comments made by The View about a Nurse wearing a Dr.'s stethoscope.

You Can't Make This up. Pt. 1

Some things about our business we just can't make up. Here are just a few.

I Don't Care!

Recently we pissed off another page and also an organization. I decided to address the issue.

My Time with Tex. An interview with Bubba

For those who follow our facebook page you have heard of Tex's "friend" Bubba. Well, I decided to have a little fun with this podcast and played around with the production a little. Give it a listen. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on itunes and stitcher.  G

What are we really worth?

Are we worth $15 an hour? Take a listen. You will need to keep an open mind though.

Stop Talking About Cecil the Lion!!!

Our priorities are backwards if we are more concerned about a lion we knew nothing about over 5 service men that were gunned down back in July.

Detroit Paramedic Refuses to Take a Pediatric Arrest!

My rant about a Detroit Paramedic who refused to go on scene of a pediatric full arrest.