Wanted Dead or Alive - EMS Version

[EMTxParamedicxTiff]

I'm a beginning EMT, just started and already love my job as an EMT-Basic. Its awesome that u picked that song fits perfectly with the life of a medic. Thank you for your support xo Tiffany

[SuperBetty911]

Im a California EMT and I love it there's no paycheck or amount of cash that can fill the Pride of an EMS Responder knowing we kept another soul a mother a father son or daughter for fading from the world Its not a Job but its a calling and not many people can do what we do but no matter what we are here for you

[ZDoggMD]

Awesome. Much love to EMS...

[guardgirl4life3]

I love my job as an EMT. I may be young and only a volunteer, but i volunteer enough time that its basically a full time job. I dont get paid for what I do, but I do it anyway. There are many out there that do the same thing. For those that get paid, its one of the lowest paying jobs in the US. Most paid people work at several stations. I love what I do, and Im sure most of the EMTs, Medics, and Firefighters would agree with me! EMS is my life!

[januturn1]

I love my job. These things we do (all EMS) so others may live .

[1a2az3]

I can honstly say the job isnt easy. From expirence You never know what you have comming in. Everyday is a risk. Im 16 and I give my hear and sole into what I do!

[jkutz101]

My Father is an EMS and he used to take me and my brother to the wrecks so we could see what the real world was like, not what everyone thinks. I agree that you cant claim to know what it is like to be a paramedic until you have walked in the shoes of one. The risk they make to save a complete stranger that may not even remember anything that happened that night, but they never forget the face of the EMT that saved them from death.

[medic61310]

It's not a job, it's a calling...and only select few of us have what it takes to earn the title and walk in this calling. Unsung heroes dedicated to a life of selfless service; for crap pay, dangerous surroundings and...the chance to save a life. To my EMS brothers and sisters, keep your heads' up, "stop the bleeding, keep them breathing"

[vientesiete27]

TO all my fellow Ems keep doing what you do with pride.

[jalen77232]

whats ems ?? i knoe emt

[xbeautifulxoblivonx]

@jalen77232 Emergency Medical Services that could be anyone from just a first responder EMT, Paramedic, Fire Fighter... ETC

[fafinaf]

I love my job.

[neverquitelikethis]

There is definitely nothing at all like what we do.. the days away from our families, missed meals, lack of sleep, sometimes with no thanks at all.. But we love it anyway. Thanks to all my fellow medics out there!

[mdfodor91]

NGVA 1974 to 1977, Ambulance Service Co. 1977 to 1983. DG, '83 to '89. 30,000 + calls. kelly shifts, 10 hour day car, 48 on 48 off. All of it....Had to stop, Alcohol leading to A-flutter. M.I. Atrial Ablation. Pacemaker. In I.T now... Stay Strong Brothers. Guard your Souls. "doc"

[gaarathedragon]

Im taking courses through my college to eventually become a paramedic and i failed my state cert the first time around cause of lack of sleep and being nervous but i retest this weekend. My ALS instructor showed us this video last night and it really put things into perspective for me. I can't wait to say that i've finally become a paramedic.

[firemedic30ca]

pridemark is full of tool bags

[bigbabysurfer]

Firemedic30ca, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul. Don't you have a hose to roll somewhere?

[firemedic30ca]

@bigbabysurfer Mkay, first off, my comment had 6 words in it. So I don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about. Looks like your low I.Q. and tendency to steal scripts from shitty movies has clashed together in a collaborated effort to make you look like a fucking moron. Second, seeing how Pridemark Paramedic Services from Arvada Colorado is widely known to be full of fucking idiots, I fail to see the "insanely idiotic" portion of my comment. So, to summarize, go fuck yourself.

[firemedic30ca]

@bigbabysurfer Oh...seeing how you are clearly too inept to figure out why I said that, there are about 20 pictures in this video of pridemark crews. So one could assume the person who put it together was from pridemark...and that would be why I made that comment. It wasn’t directed at "special" people such as yourself to figure out. But, keep up hope. I’ve heard that with stem cell research they are finding ways to cure retardation. I’m sure one day someone will be able to help you out

[jeesssiccaaah]

This video pumps me up about my job. :)



[efd996mk]

I used to play this with 750:))

[VenusDoomed27]

This was an extremely well done video... it emcompased so much of what we do... most I have seen just focus on the 'car wrecks' but I saw the chest pains, the SOB, cardiac arrest, the middle finger I have received quite a bit as well lol... EMS... truly nothing like it... thanks for this... HI5!

[ZLUVCRUCE]

If i didnt have bills i would do it for free!

[kmeade30]

wow. that was an awesome video



[drjdbommer]

@floridamedic2 haha or beat someone with a liteer bag of NS. When they open the doors at the Er and you are bashing a guy that punched you and tried to bite you and you are on top of them using the only weapon that you found (bag of saline) nurses look at you strange

[mmps85]

Steve is the bomb! If you ever get the opprotunity to see him speak or read his work..do IT!!!!!

[WN427]

This video makes me more proud that I've chosen to go into this line of work.

[LifeSeenByMe]

I am amused...coz I've been there. Thank you!

[DaSemiEmoMedic]

@shnitzlefactory: Why Hello motherfucker! We take the jobs normal people wont take because we are not normal, we are are EMT's! You on the other hand, sit on your fat ass hating on tribute videos of the work EMS because your not one of us. I am 15 years old, EMS is the ONLY career i've ever thought about. They risk it all for total strangers, thats way more than what you would do.

[indymedic121985]

@DaSemiEmoMedic

Its ok. He'll never understand us. Hes prob ETOH right now and just sorry he didn't pass his GED.

[shnitzlefactory]

u guys really love pumping your egos eh. thanks for taking the jobs that normal people dont want. :p

[maddogmhb]

@shnitzlefactory Its sad thats the way you think. - PA EMT

[mandbbuckner]

@shnitzlefactory..............­..U must be a sad person itll be diff when one of us pulls u from a burning car when everyone one else is watching

[BUugGAttImAN]

@shnitzlefactory You are a sad man thinking that. Go do something with your life rather than hating. New York City EMT

[bottomfeeder89]

@shnitzlefactory It's not a job, it's a profession. Granted that many people in EMS are not "normal", unless you define "normal" as being some desk-jockey or burger-flipper or truck-driver or pencil-pusher that does minimal work for a fat paycheck. EMS is a labor of love, and unless you walked in the worn-out blood-soaked boots of an EMT or Paramedic who does this line of work for peanuts, then my educated advice would be to STFU. We earned our ego, thank you very much :p Sincerely, SC PARAMEDIC

[Solo92x]

@bottomfeeder89 couldn't have said it better myself!

[1070Medic]

@shnitzlefactory I highly doubt you would be willing to get off of you fat ass in the middle of the night to go help a total stranger while putting yourself on the line. We do the profession because we live what we do, helping total strangers in their time of need, and we seldom get recognition for the shit we do. We have EARNED the egos that we may or may not have. The next time you get all fucked up and flip your vehicle, we will be the ones to save your ass! IA FIRE MEDIC

[twinkletoez100]

Nice video

[wallems5221]

no better feeling then bringing someone back after they have gone down

New Jersey EMT

[UMGMentor]

It takes a unique type person to give as EMS personel do, every second of everyday, 365 days a year.

I forget as much of the painful calls as I can.

I'm haunted with others.

I would not change my choice 23 years ago.

Thank you my brothers and sisters for your sacrifices.

Texas EMT-P

[puffthemagicgoalie]

it's not that we want you to get hurt...we just want to be there when you do....

[Tropicsca]

GOD BLESS EMS...

[degeble]

Great vid.....really stirring.

I just finished three 12hr shifts over Christmas eve, Christmas day and tonight......I had to change uniform 3 times due to being vomited on, and we carried one patient down 9 flights of stairs. I am off for a week to spend time with my family...............and I miss work already ????

How many careers leave you with that sort of feeling.....and how many have such dedicated staff.

Wherever you are keep safe, and stay shiny side up !!!!!

[322tommy]

well its colder than hell outside fixn to go to work and save sum lives hopefully it will be quite prob not tho i love my job as a emt

[emt1605]

Dilike dont want us to save their life....joke people

[emt1605]

dislike dont want us to save their life....joke people

[ArtLenLa]

I do not work in EMS but this is a very stirring video. It lets us see the humanity of the people that work to save lives and battered bodies.

[kimdro1]

Thank God for AMR!

[cicissuperman]

yes we do..im n ems an fire dept..

[UMGMentor]

I dropped out of ems after 17 children died in my arms. !0 years later I have returned to what I love. I'm not ready for 911. I don't think I can handle any child death calls. However the transfer service has its medical challenges that I enjoy.

soldiers ems dot org

[indymedic121985]

@UMGMentor

I'm returning on Monday from a 3 year leave. Depression took a toll on me after 4 years. Good to have you back.

[cardiothumper]

This was a great video. It's something we see everyday. Great slide show

[mistyblue492]

Once it's in the blood, it's there forever. There is no other career that is more physically or emotionally exhausting, but we love it!

[fafinaf]

i wonder what happened at 1:56.. probably a death that really affected her.

[Nargha1]

My girlfriend who is in this field showed me this video. When I watched it for the first time it reached in a touched my soul. The pictures that go with this music show how much each and every ems and medic give to help others. I have much respect for everyone that has dedicated and put love into this field. Without people like you this world would only be worse. Thank you for everything you give.

[gooses750]

wow. ive been a paramedic for seven years. i was on the streets when hurricane katrina hit. ive seen a lot. lately,ive wanted to quit,but for some reason,i watched this and nearly cried.

[iluvbabies17]

I am an EMS Explorer and most of the calls I go on are completely bullshit! But then again there are calls that are true Emergencies!

GOD BLESS EMERGENCY RESPONDERS!

[KelticCat91]

My dad is a Paramedic and he nearly cried when he first saw this. He told me there was no song more true and no photos that showed what he did day in and out. Thank you to the creators for this. This is amazing.

[rescue674a]

I am a fire fighter and paramedic in VIrginia Beach,VA and i love the job

[DanteLuver16]

i don't know how anyone can do it...i've heard the horror stories from my boyfriend who's an EMT in Colfax Wisconsin...its a small town...but there's nothing small about the job he has to do...i really don't know how he or anyone can do it...but i'm glad you can...and it's sad some people have no respect for the work you all do...i myself am not an EMT or anything close, i'll never understand how you feel...but i know that you all deserve a lot more credit then you're given...

[mrtiger200203]

i am in ems and i am studying for my paramedic and when i get mad about studying i watch this video thanks alot it helps me come down and get my head back where it belongs. once agian thanks mr.tiger

[hbklover4u]

As a new EMT, I purely enjoy all of it. My adrenaline starts rushing when I hear my tones over the pager. It takes pure passion and dedication to do this type of job in the field, and I love it. I also work in the Emergency Department of the hospital, which is one of it's own. I just want to let everybody know it takes everybit of dedication and strength to be an EMT. So if you don't respect what we do, then don't call 911 if you're ever in an emergency.

[Internetthugy]

MEDIC in Mecklenburg County, yeah the best I used to live there they ROCK!

[Trainmasterryan]

SORRY TO SAY BUT POLICE HAVE A FAR MORE DANGEROUS JOB AND SEE MORE ACTION. AND THEY DONT GET HALF THE CREDIT THEY SHOULD.

[kristinabell66436]

@Trainmasterryan

And we get credit? Really? I have had one patient say thank you! 

[MoerderKrampus]

@Trainmasterryan

Ever heard of Pararescue? Police don't have shit on PJs!

[DelaynaNicole]

at 3:18, i would hate to speeding then,lol. This video makes me thankful of the men and women out there doing their jobs, jobs that no one else could handle or might not have even wanted. So thank you!!!!!!!!

[bgrntfr]

I hear you there skate

[ukdnme]

This tribute rocks!!

[najago2]

excellant!! We see the underbelly of the city, total strangers most., but we save'em al! great video, Shout out from Gallup NM Med unit, primary unit.

[BLUEEYEDSOUL68]

This is for my medic daughter, soon to be a firefighter too, I hope she sees this. I am so proud of her and all who put their lives on the line everyday. You are heroes.

[medic865clay]

I am proud to be a Paramedic and I am thankful for my brother and sisters in service. Stay safe

[EMTPwannabe]

The only reason I'm not going intot he medical field to become a paramedic,is not b/c of the money,it would be the dedication i'm going to have to deal w/ saving peoples lives.I've had this career picked out when i was little and staying w/ it when i get out of high school.I just witnessed so many people die,and being pissed that i coudl'nt do a damn thing b/c i wasn't experienced to do anything.Now that is my explaination of why i want to go into the medical field and do this career.Adrenaline!

[firemedic30ca]

@EMTPwannabe <---- Future burn out.

[bklHELO]

im a student medic, and im not doing it for the adrenaline rush, i haven't even had a adrenaline buz at all and its best that you dont because thats when you are more likely to miss something, and the worse calls there are are the children that there was just nothing you could do to save them ether DOA or been shot and they crash on the way to the lv 1 trauma center and refer to Woody1252's comment also

[miketag]

same with you

going to complete my emt class in a couple of months, plan on getting a job and going to college to be a paramedic

EMS rocks!

[theycallmedwayne]

@EMTPwannabe your post made absolutely no sense.

[chucrb]

@EMTPwannabe---whaaaa?

[woody1252]

Only those of us who are in EMS can truely understand the hell we go through to save total strangers. And the sacrifices we make with our minds, bodies and souls.

[Str8edgeJuggalo]

amen to that brother, even when the damn drug addicts are fighting us off when we try to help lol

[chodyb1]

@woody1252 and families, personal time etc, etc....

[reconrider27870]

@woody1252 not just EMS dude as a firefighter i can say that me and you work hand in hand to save lives

[reconrider27870]

@woody1252 @woody1252 not just EMS dude as a firefighter i can say that me and you work hand in hand to save lives

[elizdodge]

@woody1252

Well said my friend and so true!

[Miroshinen]

@woody1252 So true man. So true.

[emt1605]

@woody1252 yep

[lfdlumpy]

@woody1252 Or while everyone is having a sound sleep at 3am, we're trying to save a 15 year old who decided drinking and riding a quad was a good idea or helping a family that was involved in a hit and run with a drunk driver. It is hell I agree, and sometimes we don't get recognition for anything. If it wasn't for my bills, I would do this job for free. Stay safe EMS brother!

[drjdbommer]

@lfdlumpy Drunk 15 year old on quad? You must be a medic here in El Paso, sounds like most weekends bro. Btw I won't mention the line you snagged from Farooq, haha. Just messin with ya. Be safe

[DaRosa218]

@woody1252

Amen Brother!

Mike- EMT AMR, Stockton,Ca

[cory640]

Med School and lots of money?

Or EMS and follow my long-time dream job (and love doing it)?

[FireCaptE9]

The street version of "Deadliest Catch" !

[skate56567]

EMT do not kiss your ass we save it

[beenrangame]

@skate56567 EMT's dont save lives we prolong them :)

[skate56567]

@beenrangame true that but still it sound better to the public 

[staynez]

@skate56567 EMS is a selfless career....it really takes a considerate person to do a job like this.

[skate56567]

great vid i have been running sent sept. n im getting my emtb right now i love this rush u get when u get a call and get on the truck to repsond. the best job in the world

[indymedic121985]

@skate56567

The greatest high in the world is when you get a genuine "Thank you." I still remember my 1st....from 4 years ago.

[rthibeault87]

Awesome video and song. A creeer which you can only love or hate. Proud to say I love it. Cheers to all my coleagues.

[raydiocat]

Been on the job 30th year now. A new generation of piss & vinegar taking over. That is the way this job is. What these eyes have seen and heard can not be explained to the regular 9 to 5'er. Carry on and stay safe ... My journey is almost done.

[indymedic121985]

@raydiocat

Thanks for paving the way. I dedicate my next beer to you. Besides, old medics never die, they just transfer to quieter part of town.Hahaha

[mymyPikiCa]

nice. this job is the door between life and dead

[phil8422]

EMS & Fire

born from the same blood, for the same cause

bred and wanted in different ways

were both in the same family, just different houses

[kstrumbull]

The shot at 1:13 is classic....I'm a paramedic, too, emtp435...I hear ya.

[projectsuicide88]

Im going into E.M.T. training soon

[gocolts1490]

@projectsuicide88 good luck man. i'm going into my second month of training. my advice, don't slack off. i have a couple times and it bit me in the ass. keep goin with your studies and have fun in class.

[emtp435]

Wow....just, wow. I'm starting my 18th year in EMS/Fire and this puts a lot of what I feel into the video.

[duponts024]

AWESOME

[TITAN2300]

awesome video!!! just want o thak all fellow brothers and sister. It is teue this is just one big happy family my salute to you

emt-b medic student fl.

[doug1432]

Bigfin1307 the only advice I can give is if your going to paramedic school buckle your chin straps and get ready for a ride in paramedic school.

[bigfin1307]

im almost done w/ my emt-b corse. Any emts or paramedics out there have any advice 4 me?

[indymedic121985]

"If its wet, sticky, and didn't come out of your body DON'T PLAY IN IT!"- My EMT instrutor. Hahaha. Get ready, EMS is a trip. Have fun with it and pick up a good hobby to relieve stress. My best words of advice.

[bigfin1307]

lol. Thanx for the advice.

[kristinabell66436]

I remember watching this in my EMT-B class..

[indymedic121985]

EMS. Its not just a job its a mental disorder.

[adam022695]

AMEN! 110% True

[skate56567]

so true but u got to love it

[k0267076]

why would the mother f-ing retard get credit for something?

[kyle3089]

man i dont ever hear about it. maybe because EMT's and MFR's dont intubate. Paramedics do. and how about we all just get along lol. we are all on the same team guys

[adam022695]

2 Things EMT's do intubate they just don't do endotracial intubation we do combitube and kings airway. And 2 Paramedics ARE emts

[Marshaze]

@adam022695

your state is behind the times! In Ohio, basics can do ET tubes. For your national registry to transfer for an Ohio card, you have to take a "refresher course" on advanced airway adjuncts...

[jkay081]

@adam022695 Apparently you are not aware of the National Standard for EMT's. BTW...I'm a retired paramedic.

[RoguePhoenix6]

Great job the video is very well done. And thank you for serving. You may not be thanked as much but you are very much appreciated. Thank you for serving and hopefully one day I find my exact passion in emergency response. Great job. !

[deeHunt25]

The first agency was MEDIC back in my hometown of Charlotte,NC. Good Video.

E.M.T's eat Aspargus!!!!

[crazyjak87]

you just made my day

[Internetthugy]

@deeHunt25

Yeah! same here I miss it now

[liamtoh1974]

too much

[86medic]

Only one question..... why do we all wear white uniform shirts in our line of work??

[mrmmjdc]

Generally when someone is wearing a white uniform, you think "professional"

[skate56567]

yes it is

[skate56567]

but u got to love it

[broughy84]

Knox County Ems in Vincennes wears black w/navy shirts... They don't show as many stains!

[waterfordfire]

thats the idea of wearing white, you get to see the blood stains!!! you know when to change your shirt!!

[SpankyNJ]

EXCELLENT JOB!!! i will add it to the play list for my EMT students. -Spanky in New Jersey

[pr0t0c0n]

I love my job, some times it sucks big donkey cock, but it gets in your blood. Why do we do this job? it deffinately isnt for the money lol .

[A28langhorne]

That is so true......and we are not recognize properly..but hey somebody got to do it

[kjbrimm]

Where was this done? i heard at the start what sounded somethign like from my city... 2240 to 100 that is the fire department where i live in st paul mn

[katieMCbindergarten]

toooo much

[crazyjak87]

too much?

[katieMCbindergarten]

way too much. haha.

[Haze1075potown]

Well done lad....a lot of PD pics. Are you a swat assist crew?

[cbeerrams]

Steve Berry is an excellent presenter at conferences. If you ever have a chance to see him speak, do it.

[jdaftw]

Good job guys thise makes me proude to say I'm a Paramedic

[converseandJBgirl698]

my mom caint wait till she becomes one

[rappert2148]

Video is so true!

[ize1277]

bad ass

[brettslawnservice]

great video

[iluvbabies17]

the picture at 0:32 looks like the ambulances in my county

[whtmgckgrl]

This is an amazing video. The order of the pictures and their timing, along with the lyrics to the song makes this really great! Thanks - EMT in West Memphis, AR

[wolverine429802]

Awesome Job!!!, Very well done.

[Trainmasterryan]

wish that there was a sheriff or police version of this

[peppermaniafreak]

not to be offensive, but police anf FF get enough credit. it's the paramedics that always get left out. anybody in EMS will vouch for that.

[EMTRailfan]

Awesome Video!!!

On the job in PA for 14 years.

Trained in High Angle Rescue, Tactical Medic and Volly FF.

[laurenbeth007]

we watched this the first day in EMT basic!

[locogato90]

Hey guys. Denver General Paramedic 1977-1990 25,000 some calls. Pics of me in "knife and gun club" God I was SO young. Since then, Audio and video Recording studio owner. msee. ghost writer for mega churches. Author. Now, at 55, im gonna re-certify. wtf?! IDK if im gonna go back to the street, or use it as a gateway back to health care. But you all watch your souls now, YOU HEAR ME? God bless you all. locogato.

[spidermedic]

Recert? :)  I've always said that EMS is a disease. Just like alcoholism!

[chodyb1]

@spidermedic  yep locogator...you just relapsed...:-)

[peppermaniafreak]

well hats off to you, man. EMS is one big family that u cant help but love. I'm an observer working my way up to my EMT training. 150+ hours and I absolutely love it!

[adam022695]

Watch out it takes on a life of its own. Most likely you'll be sucked into the never ending sickness that is EMS.

NREMT-basic