Dodging bullets is not part of the job description, but we do it.
Being chased by an angry dog that does not understand that you are there to help it's owner is not part of the job description, but we do it.
Holding back the tears because you were not able to save someone's live is not in the job description, but we do it.
Holding the hand of an elderly lady crying for her husband of 60 years lying on the floor dead and trying not to cry with her but comforting her instead is not in the job description, but we do it.
Holding the lifeless body of a two year old and looking into the eye's of her parents and deciding to try CPR one more time to try to save this child even though you know it won't is not in the job description, but we do it.
Pulling a fallen brother/sister firefighter from a burning building after the roof collapsed on top of them is not in the job description, but we do it.
Performing CPR on a lifeless dog or cat and breathing life back into them is not in the job description, but we do it.
Having to attend the funeral of a fallen brother/sister EMS hero is not in the job description, but we do it.
We all do this because it is our calling, not to become rich or famous, hell not for any recognition at all. We know the job that we do and we feel the bond between all of us each and every day. If we are able to save just one life, then all of the blood, sweat and tears have been worth it. I love all you guys and girls and I am honored to be part of this heroic family of mentally unstable persons!