EDITOR'S NOTE: Special thanks to Jessie Senini for writing today's blog post. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.
I’m sitting here thinking about how to even start a “thank you” letter to my fellow EMS brothers and sisters in arms for everything that you do, that we know you do. However, I can’t help but wonder, does saying, “you are so appreciated,” mean that much when it’s coming from another medic? The answer is yes, truly and deeply. And perhaps it is even more so that I appreciate you now because of knowing where you have been and what you have been through.
For those not in the field, it’s easy to forget about the role of EMS in our lives. It’s a job that works predominantly behind the scenes until they are needed; countless hours training and preparing for whatever comes their way (and usually at 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning). It’s imperative that we always remind ourselves to stop and thank these people for everything they do. It’s not just a job - it is a dedication to their fellow mankind to make sure they will do everything possible to save your life.