MGB

That's me he's talking about. I lost my right leg below my knee when I was six years old. I'm 34 years old and have been a paramedic for 12 years. I love the job and rarely have any difficulty because of my prosthesis. I have lived through the progression from simple "sach foot" type legs that were basically made of wood to today's prosthetics that are made of carbon and titanium. The amputees of today are as able and sometimes more able to perform their duty as anyone else. I never hid the fact that I was an amputee but I never proclaimed it either. I used to like to see the expression on someone’s face when I would take my leg off. I would be happy to answer any questions you have. I am not aware of any above the knee amputee that are on the job. I will say that I would find it much more difficult if I was an above the knee amputee than below the knee. The work we do requires articulation and control of the knee. Good luck and stay safe.