EMS Retirement Sucks

[Mark K 2]

I retired from ambulance work as an assistant chief in 2007 after 27 years of service. Having PTSD after witnessing the murder of a 7 year old on a call was a major contributing factor. Now that it's been treated, I have the itch again.



I just got an offer to rejoin the department that I retired from. I'm rusty as hell and need a couple of refresher courses and reorientation, but I'm seriously thinking of doing it. My EMS license has expired, but fortunately, my state allows registered nurses to function as paramedics with the proper experience and education, which I have.



Hmmm... So tempting.

 

[Les]

If you truly enjoyed it, then go for it. I know you've been looking for a job without much success, maybe this is the answer. Time to get back in the saddle...

 

[Mike Dziubina]

I had PTSD for a while too after responding to a hanging by myself (all ambulances were out on calls and mutual aid was 15 minutes out) and finding my friend as my patient. I never said anything to anyone about my PTSD symptoms, and now 2 years later I am just about over it. still get the flashbacks sometimes though, but much less frequent. I stayed away from EMS for a while after that but its in my blood, I cant stay away. I personally know how you feel and if you want to go back, i say go for it. I got back in the rig about 3 months after that call. I am now in Physician Assistant school and plan on being a wilderness PA when i get out. I cant get enough of the emergency responding. but you have to make sure its the right time. If you are ready, go for it. if you are not or have any doubts, give it time. Dont let it affect family and friends! stay safe.

 

[Robert Thomas]

Retired after 30 years emergency service. Saved 3 the first day one the job, saved 4 the second day but lost one, you can only do your best . It never stopped young and old, good and bad, friend and foe. People die it happens . Never looked back after retirement. Liked what I did. Like retirement better.



:haveabeer::haveabeer:

 

[James Kerr]

Go for it man, its good to get out there and help people in their time of need. Much more satisfying then my job. I'm work in IT and the better I do my job the less the people that work with me notice me. My job is to maintain the status quo. LOL

 

[Kevin Lang]

If after 27 years of work you need another job, something is wrong. That said, considering your personal mania with posting medical paraphernalia on here and stating that infant circumcision devices are "cool", I think you need to take this opportunity.

 

[Bill Barber]

I live in a retirement community,I have seen first hand what happens the once Viable men who retire.

They molder away and die, most cannot wait to die, I will never retire fully.

have 4 diff. businesses going, will never stop.:supercool:

 

[Mark K 2]

stating that infant circumcision devices are "cool"

If you're the parent of a newborn boy and you want him circumcised, it's my professional nursing opinion to ask the doctor to use a Plastibell device. It IS cooler than using a cold stainless steel pinching clamp and a scalpel. Plastibell procedures are less painful and heal faster than those performed using clamp-style devices. Understand now?



Here's a Magill forceps used in airway procedures.

 

[Bill Barber]

getting circed when born is a cruel, debilitating thing.

Happened to me the day I was born, could not walk for a year:cry:

 

[Gerry Mac]

I cannot accept retirement. The thought of it scares the living crap out of me. I have a business at home just so that I ALWAYS have something to do. If they make me retire you may find me up some clock tower :fire:.

Well, not that but I will be p'd off.



Mac

 

[Gerry Mac]

Bill

getting circed when born is a cruel, debilitating thing.

Happened to me the day I was born, could not walk for a year

For whatever reason that hit my funny bone, can I use it??



Mac

 

[B M]

Only 28 years till mandatory retirement.......uhgggg someone shoot me..

 

[Robert Thomas]

Hunting, Fishing, Tennis, Traveling, Kayaking, Partying, a little volunteering, and talking to the dawg. Never had a day planner until I retired. I only regret one thing about retirement. Should have done it sooner. Keep working people so it's not crowed on weekdays.

Did I mention :haveabeer:

 

[TomT]

Retired 4 years ago from the fire department after 27 years of service. Still working full time in the safety department at Rice University but it's a gravy job compared to the fire service. I hung onto all my certifications (fire, ems, arson, peace officer, hazmat) up until this year when I decided there wasn't a chance in hell I would ever go back. Once I get my son through college I will probably retire for good.

I have a couple paramedic friends that also retired from the department and now work part time in emergency rooms.

 

[Julio R]

i have been dating a girl and the majority of her family is either in the ems or medical field, she is an emt, her bro is an emt her dad is a paramedic, her mom is a nurse everyone can feel safe at family gaterhings