Okay, I did it. I called the 24 hour dispatch, got in touch with the right people, and had the debriefing today.
It was interesting. I'm stopping short of beneficial, because I'm not entirely sure if it was yet. But it was interesting.
I got to talk, though. And talking is sometimes all you have to do.
I've written about it, but I'm going to re-write it. And when I'm good and satisfied with it, I'll post it here.
Thank you so much for the emails, IMs and comments. I really appreciate the good wishes coming my way.
Take care out there,
Sam
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- A creative writing major in her junior year at a 4-year state school, Sam hopes to become a Firefighter/Paramedic in Arlington County in the coming years. This blog is slowly becoming her life, and she is currently working on a book by the same title. She volunteers her time as an EMT in a rural town, and works part time as a lab tech at her local emergency room. If she isn't in class or studying in her apartment, you can find her at the rescue squad or emergency room getting more fodder for the aforementioned. She is very interested in feedback, and asks that you be kind enough to leave a comment if you have the time. You can contact her via email (whygomad@yahoo.com) or Instant Message (OnTheClockBlog)
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6 comments:
Sam,
I am happy that you are seemingly, doing better...happy I guess...was praying that everything will be okay. The world is a much better place when people are happy! By the way, what does the initials CISM stand for? For a few of us (me I guess), I have no idea of some of the EMS jargon. You have to explain things. And since I do not know anything about what you wrote before, I am looking forward to your next few posts. Thanks, be blessed and blessed be!
(The visible anonymous person)
Sam,
I'm always here for you, 24/7. Wishing you peace.
Love,
Sam's mom
When I had my first DOA, my supervisor made us all go to CISM debriefing. I thought the idea was silly but at the same time didn't really know what to expect. In hindsight it was very helpful. It was a tough situation (indirectly knew the victim) and, as you said, talking about it really helped. I hope you find some good out of it as well.
Dear Sam,
Sending love and prayers, i hope you will be okay, if fact, i know you will be and i wanted you to know i am thinking of you.
love, tracy
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). There is a lot that happens in a CISM, but basically it is a program that lets yourself or all those involved in an incident talk with each other and with a mental health provider. Often ways to cope are discussed and the focus is to manage how you processed the incident and how you can move on.
Sam anything I try to say sounds dumb... most of us have been through
this once...multiple times. it will pass, talk it out.
If you don't mind I can send some prayer down range also.
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