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Mike is a paramedic and has a unique focus on helping EMS providers become leaders.
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I’ve got 29+yrs in the field and people still make fun of me for being first in the ambulance. I just ask them “what if this was your family?!” I loved it then, today and hope to still love it in the future. I agree we should open doors to new people either new to the field or to the company. I was told the other day by an older peer who watched my career from the beginning and said it was nice to seem me mentoring another EMT who was new to EMS. I get it, I never forgot where I came from. I have the skills so why not help a newbie develop the confidence, and guide them through their future career. The first call everyone gets nervous then with repetition comes comfort and they can learn more and build teamwork and learn from each other without “forcing it” and understand we all make minor mistakes entering EMS or whatever the job is. Like you said the approach and guidance is more receptive done as a learning curve not a scolding match or write up. Also the one on one gives comfort in knowing someone will be there the help, rather than throwing you under the bus. Great talk!!
Thanks for the feedback Rebecca. So appreciate the comments.