"I look at the relics from my past now and then, not with regret but with a lot of pride and a little bit of envy. I hear sirens in the distance and wonder if the crew on the truck realizes that it will all come to an end for them, too," writes Michael Morse.
The greatest firefighters may at first struggle to operate the simplest EMS equipment, but this can be remedied by training. Michael Morse on getting the simple things right.
"Not many people get the opportunity to respond to other people’s emergencies and, by doing so, participate in the age-old struggle of good vs. evil," writes Michael Morse.
"I’ll continue making my small corner of the world the best place I can while offering thoughts and prayers to people whose horrific circumstances brought them to the rest of the world’s attention," writes Michael Morse.
While on scene of a traffic crash, a pedestrian struck, or any number of roadway emergencies, the question of whether to direct traffic often arises. Michael Morse addresses some of the concerns firefighters may have.
"Being prepared to treat a panic attack—regardless of the outcome—is always better than standing around, waiting for the medics to arrive on scene," writes Michael Morse.
"I woke up, and the TV was still on. Lynyrd Skynyrd was long gone, but like any great musicians, they stuck in my head, and my dreams showed me that no matter what we do, we are all part of the band," writes Michael Morse.