medic0180

Hey guys and gals. I am looking for those of you who work for a private ambulance service in the United States and are currently represented by or have in the past been represented by the SEIU. I am trying to do some unbiased research as the SEIU has become interested in representing the ambulance service I work for. I want to make an educated decision as to whether I want their representation or not. I have some questions to ask those of you who meet the above criteria. If you could please PM me your email addresses so I can get in contact with you, that would be greatly appreciated. Just a few moments of your time to fill out a questionaire is all I'm asking. Thanks so much for your help!

You know, against the strongest behest from my mother, my uncles taught my brothers and I how to put cigarettes out in a pool of gasoline when we were little. If only I had known. IT COULD'VE BEEN MY NAME IN THAT ARTICLE!!! So much for my 15 minutes of fame... :? (Yeah, I know. My family's a little weird. But I wouldn't trade 'em for the world.)

I voted yes because it would be a step towards getting more acknowledgement as "professionals" and not just "drivers."

I was in a wreck once while in the back. We were driving non-emergent and were a block away from the hospital. My partner was turning left, hit a slick spot on the road which slowed down his turn, and got T-boned by a fella going about 50-55 mph. No, I wasn't belted---I was getting up to put the radio back after my report to the ER. (Bad timing I guess.) I hit the cabinets with the left side of my face, and the next thing I knew we were at the side of the road, and I was covered in glass from the back window that had broken out. I think I was only out for a few seconds. The patient was fine thanks to those wonderful straps on the cot, and my partner and the other driver were OK too. I was the only one injured, but I finished out the 24 hour shift anyway. Stupid, stupid idea. We got a run at 3am and getting out of bed was the most painful experience of my life.