“Firefighters are far more comfortable charging, advancing, or flaking a line than they are starting one, but gaining intravenous (IV) access has equal importance in today’s firefighter toolbox.” My Engine Co. EMS column at Fire Engineering is live, thanks for reading! https://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2018/12/engine-company-ems-starting-a-line.html
I Saw Lightning Fall hosts a horrifying Christmas story event most years; http://isawlightningfall.blogspot.com/2018/12/advent-ghosts-2018-stories.html?m=1 100 words, no more no less. This is my contribution, I hope you find it terrible. How quickly it ended; a flash of light, the sound of thunder then deafening silence. First the lights, then heat. Eventually the kindness and […]
By Michael Morse She reached into her purse, dug deep and found what she was looking for. “You’ve been especially nice,” she said, “I want you to have these.” I looked around, made sure nobody was watching and conspiratorially took her offering. “I really shouldn’t, we’re not supposed to take gifts.” “You deserve it,” she […]
My books tell our story. Great gifts too. Order today, be there well before Christmas. Or better yet, have an e book sent to your favorite firefighter or medic’s device instantly. Merry Christmas! Rescue 911, tales from a first responder is a collection of short stories. Rescuing Providence covers a thirty-four hour […]
She actually apologized for calling us. “I didn’t want to bother you, but I can’t stand the pain any longer.” Her home was meticulous, nestled on a quiet street in the Mount Pleasant section of the city, surrounded by beautiful yet modest homes that showed the pride of their owners. The city has a few […]
I was asked to speak at The Retired Teachers of Rhode Island’s annual meeting this year. I was worried about what to say, didn’t think teachers and firefighters had all that much in common. My worries were unfounded, turns out we have the most important thing of all in common; the desire to help others. […]