Archive for July2014
Wait a minute!
A few decades ago firefighters were asked to include EMS to their skill set. It took some time but it’s now pretty much expected that firefighters be medically trained. It’s kind of funny how if a firefighter complains about doing EMS he is considered lazy or behind the times. If a paramedic or EMT balks […]
The Reporters
It’s different to respond to a critical incident with something to do that directly effects the outcome. Reporting on what happens over and over eventually takes its toll on the emotional well-being of the people doing the reporting. The News is a tough business, but the people in the business are just people, like everybody […]
Bring gang members up, not EMT’s down
Gang member threatens to kill Jersey City Police and EMT’s. Read the story here: http://www.ems1.com/ems/articles/1946682-Gang-threatens-to-kill-Jersey-City-police-EMTs/ Social media was all a-twitter yesterday when this “story” broke. Seems we love nothing more that a good old fashioned threat. Please keep in mind that this was an isolated incident, gang members are not that bright, a threat was […]
Lost
Here’s a story from something I’m working on. My other books can be found here, http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B001JRZ2Y2 if you haven’t already done so, buy one already!Wind, gritty with sand lifted from the pavement pecked at the skin on our faces, bitter, painful and relentless. “Come with me, it’s freezing out here,” I said to the woman. […]
“Who is the bigger asshole?!”
Welcome back eveybody, it’s time for another installment of everybody’s favorite game, “Who is the Bigger Asshole!?” Today we have a two part scenario, so without furthur ado, let’s see “who is the bigger asshole!” Beautiful summer day, moderate traffic on a city road, four lanes, two lanes north, two lanes south. Driver A. is […]
New Beginnings
As you may remember, back in 2006 I started this blog in anticipation of the release of the book, Rescuing Providence. Yesterday, the blog passed 1,000,000 visits, or “hits.” That’s a lot of hits if I do say so myself! Time moves on, and things change, if they didn’t not much of anything would get […]
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No Hugs! (unless you are Scott Grace)
I will hug you if I ever see you
2020-03-05 23:44:45
The Blog
I just want to say thank you for your openness and honesty about mental health. It means a lot to me as a firefighter's wife and a clinician. Praying for a day that more first responders are willing to open up and share what they go through. It's an incredible job with lots of rewards…
2020-01-12 16:59:42
The Men in the Red Suits
So, be good for goodness sake. Well done, Michael.
2019-12-22 15:12:27
The Men in the Red Suits
So the elves are the naughty children. Love it.
2019-12-22 01:13:33
Now Available
Signed copies of Rescuing Providence and Rescue 1 Responding, my first two books in one new edition, from Post Hill Press. $16 - plus S&H (approx. $4)
