Comments on: The Chronicles of EMS

By: Trauma Junkie (@myrtlife)

Trauma Junkie (@myrtlife) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:58:06 +0000

I really enjoyed the premiere episode of Chronicles. It is nice to see a group of people involved in promoting change and raising awareness for the profession.

However, a slight correction: I wasn’t at the premiere in SF. I wish I could have made it out.

By: EMS Blog Rounds Edition 31

EMS Blog Rounds Edition 31 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:11:37 +0000

[...] the premiere of The Chronicles of EMS. All the heavy weight bloggers had their own take including Steve Whitehead, Greg Friese, and Chris Kaiser. Of course Mark Glencourse and Justin Schorr explained the [...]

By: Steve Whitehead

Steve Whitehead — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:01:34 +0000

@CKEMTP Amen brother.

@Greg. Thanks my friend.

@EPI I agree that was a very genuine and powerful moment. It’s worth thinking about. Mark could have gone on some tirade or campaign or big rant about the system, but that simple moment was so much more effective.

@Sean Well said brau.

By: Sean Fontaine

Sean Fontaine — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:32:42 +0000

I watched live @ work in between calls. Excellent to see EMS getting its due, instead of just being “the other type of call,” we run @ the FD, especially given that its 60-70% of our call volume.
As EPI mentioned, the inability of patients to pay is a huge stumbling block w/convincing them we need to transport them sometimes. I have this conversation, at least once a week w/a patient between p-school rides and work.
Big props to Justin, Mark, and there crew for getting this done and to Steve and all the bloggers for picking through the topics and holding us to a higher standard. Working to the minimum standards is never good enough.

By: EPI

EPI — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:26:00 +0000

I just watched the episode and it’s a truly great look to see how a paramedic from across the world can come over and see how a US “fire based” EMS system works. I was suprised at how much the patients inability to pay affected the British Paramedic and I think it will bring great insight for US Pre Hospital Care providers as to how things work in the UK. Thanks Steve

By: Greg Friese

Greg Friese — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:43:38 +0000

Your blog, your focus on family, and your commitment to EMS are three great examples of “how we can make this better.” Thanks.

The impact of Chronicles of EMS will be tremendous on my primary job as an online educator as I believe it will help bring more EMS professionals online for career related entertainment and training. That impact will be fairly fast.

I also think it will accelerate the leadership transition that is already happening in EMS education. In education leadership is transitioning from physicians and nurses to advanced degree paramedics that have chosen to specialize in education.

Great stuff Steve. Their will be more big events for us to meet in person.

By: Ckemtp - Life Under the Lights

Ckemtp - Life Under the Lights — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:50:05 +0000

Thanks for the mention of me AND my lovely wife. I have to say that the tweetup was a great place to be with many of my EMS heroes participating in the event. What a night!

You’re right on with your comments. The Chronicles of EMS represent a paradigm shift in the industry. When two medics and some motivated people come together with the goal of improving how EMS does the business of caring for people and saving lives, there’s little that can stop them. We’re taking ownership of our profession and I’m honored to play a part in it.

Keep spreading the word, everyone. Bring in your partners, your coworkers, your colleagues, and your friends. Show them what we’re on the verge of accomplishing. It’s up to every one of us to own Paramedicine and usher in EMS 2.0