The convictions of the two paramedics shook the world of emergency workers who have typically been shielded from criminal prosecution — and it forced questions about the dynamic between the police and paramedics at a scene....
Did you know that the first paramedics were Black Pittsburghers? The wildly successful program they were in became a model across the USA, but in Pittsburgh itself they were canned and replaced by all-white crews.
The new models will continue with the BC’s transition away from on-call shifts & toward more FT positions, with the goal of bettering conditions for paramedics & improving access to #ambulances in areas that have historically been under-served.
Starting a 26 hour shift, followed by 10 off and 14 more hours on duty.
Quietly sitting in the dayroom with the lights dimmed and the news channel on mute.
My goal is to pace myself, answer calls, and not let anything get to me. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and I really do still like my job. Just not this week.
Paramedic Sentenced to Five Years in Death of Elijah McClain (archive.today)
The convictions of the two paramedics shook the world of emergency workers who have typically been shielded from criminal prosecution — and it forced questions about the dynamic between the police and paramedics at a scene....