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The Wounded Blue and the benefits you never knew you don't get
We had retired LEO Randy Sutton the the podcast this week and his message is one that needs to be heard by every Medic, EMT, Cop and Firefighter on the street or thinking about getting in.His message...
View ArticleAirports are weird
An airport is a curious place. All common sense leaves us when we go to the airport. Comedian Louis CK sums it up nicely in this Safe For Work clip:Yes! Every single person in the airport should be...
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Thou has angered the EMS Gods
When you called to confirm the address and KNEW you were on the wrong avenue, the EMS Gods were watching. When you stated on the radio that you were told to goto the 8th floor, when the rest of the...
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Everyday Review - Sense Home Energy Monitor
Every wanted to know exactly what in your home uses how much energy and when? I did and found a fantastic solution by watching TV one afternoon. True story.We had solar panels installed when we had...
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Everyday Review - Armada by Ernest Cline
Like most children of the 80's I read Cline's Ready Player One so fast I thought I had lived it myself. The references to all the things I enjoyed and found fascinating were recreated using the...
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Faith and Patriotism - Do they belong in the Firehouse?
A recent story out of Baltimore, MD has some folks in a hissy fit after 3 recruits did not salute the American Flag at graduation.Here at HMHQ we don't ignore the third rail topics, instead choosing to...
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You're not from here, I can tell
We have a unique issue in my district: People not from here, come here, then call us and expect the same services they got at home.They do try to fit in from time to time, using local language, slang,...
View ArticleCan you hear me now? The importance of understanding non-hearing patients
We had a great time talking with Louise Sattler from Signing Families.com about her experiences with the deaf community and how she has been helping first responders navigate the world of ASL (American...
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Starting a business in the digital age - Dr John Jaquish of X3
We've had Dr J on the WYE Radio show in the past to talk about his success with the X3 Bar fitness system of which MC is an affiliate and has seen remarkable gains.We talk with Dr J usually about the...
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More on how EMS is like a poorly run restaurant
I've mentioned in previous posts about how I hate that the person that took my order isn't the one bringing me my food when I go out to eat. If it was, they would have caught that half the order is...
View ArticleGood Customer Service is Easy
We in the disciplines get to spoil our customers by providing them with excellent service whether they know it, like it or care. Heck, sometimes they're not even conscious.So it can be particularly...
View ArticleKilted to Kick Cancer - Team Happy Medic
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and that means I'm not wearing any pants.No, seriously. For those who are new, here's how this charity works: First, if you have a kilt (and why don't...
View ArticleWhat Andrew Luck’s retirement means to disillusioned first responders
MC and I sat down to discuss what I thought of Andrew Luck's announcement to retire from the NFL at the ripe old age of 27 and how his decision was likely very similar to when some folks leave the...
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Straightened cot straps are all that matters
I laughed.I cried.I wondered what all the drama was about surrounding the image of the cot straps. For those of you new to Earth, sun comes up in the East, sets in the West and some people have too...
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What is Pride of Ownership?
A recent post had folks commenting about "pride of ownership."Most folks are missing the point.Pride of ownership is not how you react to the job, but how you inspire others on the job. Pride of...
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60 second CPR training - Real or Fantasy?
I've always hated the AHA CPR and AED courses. I shouldn't say hate, that's a strong word. Downright despise is more like it.They take a very straight forward task and make it so boring and...
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Selling Ice to Eskimos
I often mention this phrase wen people ask how I convince people who need a hospital but are refusing one to go and be evaluated by a physician.I just talk them into it.There is a method to getting...
View ArticleCISD with OK GO Part VII - Nothing Changes Much
CISD - Critical Incident Stress DebriefingOK GO - A bandThis is another in what I thought was a complete series of dealing with PTSD using the music of OK GO. For over 7 years I've been seeing parts...
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Custom Lasercut Wood Helmet Shield Gifts
We in the Fire Service do love our tradition and what better way to celebrate it than a custom made wooden helmet shield!My friends at Pew Pew Lasercraft reached out about what shields are most popular...
View ArticleQuit Being Weird
I had a Facebook discussion with some old friends recently where the term "weird" was used.I could tell right away that different people use that word differently.I remembered when I was growing up...
View Article12 Years of Therapy is enough
I haven't been blogging in a long time, haven't even posted in almost a year.Why?I'd chalk it up to a mix of depression, exhaustion and success in my professional efforts.An odd combination, I...
View ArticlePulse check
OK, we've had asystole for the last 3 cycles, let's give it one more pulse check and call it.Hey Cap? I've got a weak carotid.
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You Make the Call - 17 Year Old Driver
Welcome back, gang.In what used to be a weekly series I throw out a scenario that pops into my head and give you the weekend to respond, share, reply and think about what you would do if you...
View ArticleI don't hate EMS conferences, they hate me
Back in the old days your pal HM would never say anything to upset to EMS conference runners. After all, how else am I going to get accepted to speak based on the topics clearly of interest in the EMS...
View ArticleThe Day I met Thaddeus Setla
It was November 2009 and me and a friend in England had this stupid idea to trade places for a week and live in each other's EMS systems. Thaddeus, or Ted to those of us unable to pronounce his given...
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