May 6, 2019 | Chaplain's Corner, Chaplain's Corrner
I want to start this devotion off with an apology. I have been missing for a few months but I have been in a time of reflection. It started a few months ago when my wife was getting ready for work and put on her name tag. Then it struck me I had no name tag. I...
Dec 6, 2018 | Chaplain's Corrner
Christmas is a joyous time with family gatherings, parties and the birth of our savior, Jesus. As Emergency Medical Services Professionals we see people at their foulest time of their life. In this joyous time of the year, we continue to offer hope and care in the...
Apr 23, 2018 | Chaplain's Corrner
Aroma If you have been in emergency service anytime at all there are smells that trigger emotional feelings. How do smells trigger such strong emotions and memories? According to Psychology Today, “the answer is likely due to brain anatomy. Incoming smells are first...
Mar 10, 2018 | Chaplain's Corrner
As we enter March 2018, if your year has been like mine, it has been a very busy time. Most people started off their year with New Year’s resolutions to make them a better person. The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New...
Dec 12, 2016 | Chaplain's Corrner
The Christmas weeds At this time of year we are all in a hurry, to get to parties, family gatherings or shopping for that perfect gift. As EMS professionals, we are almost always in a hurry to get to the emergency, to eat our meal before the next call or finish our...
Mar 16, 2015 | Chaplain's Corrner
Have you ever been in a situation when your EMS radio could not reach dispatch or your cell phone has no service? You feel kind of disconnected, vulnerable, and alone. You are cut off from your medical director, from backup and other means of support. You are as alone...