Monday is my Saturday as my sister once observed, My Shift Bid for a Nationally Recognized Ambulance Service. This has been a long tour of duty. My usual shift is Thursday, Friday, Staurday,and Sunday. Saturday I was "ordered in " for the midnight to 8am shift. On Saturday at 8 I was informed that there was a "Book Off" restriction translated I have 6 hours off before I am scheduled to return to work.
In that time frame I have to drive home, eat something and try to sleep and explain to my 5 year old that Daddy can't play or visit with her right now. This does not include my relationship with my wife or immediate family. .............No Time.
I love my proffession, however I often wonder if the general public realizes or even cares the price Public safety providers and their families pay so that they may be served when their needs arise?
When do my families get their turn? their needs met by their Father/Husband/Son/Brother/Friend?
"A Day Off" never a weekend, but sacred to all involved Bye for Now off to enjoy our day.
About Me
- Tim Page
- I am a single father of one. A Paramedic serving in the Fire/EMS field since 1975 ( I Started as a Fire Service Explorer at 14 years of age what was I thinking?) I love the outdoors and I love my family even if they don't always understand my ways.
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