EMS doesn’t deserve better pay?!?

[@ryanjones9305]

The guy that wrote that article probably failed the fire exam and then lost his girl friend to a fire fighter.

[@medicone5673]

Or he’s a cop.........shots fired.

[@bigorangetoad1162]

OMG THE LIKES ARE AT 666!

[@cayde-6569]

Don't be that person

[@sarahsayshello9726]

Probably a security officer. Failed the academy as well.

[@ghostsquirrel1508]

Lmao!!!

[@legallyfree2955]

As a volunteer firefighter I dont even get paid. I also dont do it so I can go home and look in the mirror and be proud. I do it to protect and serve the community (ok ok, i'm joking, I do it because its fun to drive around in a big red truck with flashing lights and air horns...)

[@michaelnicholson1937]

Hey, wait a minute. Back in the day they told us driving the big red truck, making lots of noise with the siren and having all those lights WAS the pay. Man do I miss those days.

[@zfjames]

Heck yeah.

[@shadowios7033]

I knew it 🤭😂

[@connormcclelland1426]

I meannnnn thats why I became a volunteer firefighter, so same

[@gearreviewwithswampy5794]

I just love to help someone one who is in dire neeed

[@jimharris5316]

It's officially, I am voting this man for president

[@magnanimus9692]

Make that 2 votes!

[@paxundpeace9970]

Just chose Biden instead. Comments incoming...

[@arlanc8215]

@@paxundpeace9970 it’s been 2 weeks, take your bait and leave

[@RealDoctorMuffins]

@@arlanc8215 Biden won

[@arlanc8215]

@@RealDoctorMuffins ok? Show me where I said he hadn’t/wouldn’t?

[@musewolfman]

I love when people use the argument against a $15 minimum wage by saying "oh, so a burger-flipper should make as much as an EMT?" Fuck no, a burger-flipper should make enough to maintain their life. An EMT should make WAY THE FUCK MORE than $15/hr.

[@DarkBunnyLord]

@tbonbrad 1) That’s Horseshit because min wage was literally created to be the min someone needed to survive. Inflation has been happening regardless and the average buying power of a min wage worker has dropped even though when you raise min wages those people invest that money right back into the economy by spending it. Stop blaming people surviving on bread crumbs while those up top take the whole cake As for automation if you honestly thought stagnating min wage workers into poverty would stop that then I have a bridge to sell you.

[@kevinspacey5325]

just make minimum wage $100 hr, and see what happens. You have no idea how economics work. OR maybe stop flipping burgers, get a real job, and move out of your parents house. I did it at 18.

[@DarkBunnyLord]

@@kevinspacey5325 If min wage kept up with inflation it would be 26$ an hour. Why is it reasonable to expect employees to be unable to live yet support your business working full time? The suggestion that people are just lazy and should just get better jobs is preposterously stupid of you. First off many min wage jobs aren’t lazy. Second there simply aren’t and never will be enough jobs for everyone to “just get better jobs”, min wage jobs make up a vast portion of the labor market and their spots are necessary for society to function. If your buisiness requires someone to labour full time then they should be compensated enough to have shelter over their head and food in their belly full time and if you the employer are incapable of providing the literal bare minimum for survival then you aren’t qualified to run a business. Exploitation of people simply because you don’t view their position as skilled enough is not okay, and if you truly don’t value another persons basic survival needs enough to fill your spot then do it yourself.

[@kevinspacey5325]

@@DarkBunnyLord funny, when that 15 an hour hit here in cali, my production shop laid off a bunch of low paid employees and replaced them with autofeed machines. I saw it first hand. I sat there and laughed knowing most of those workers voted for that. You can't cheat economics. Again, this age old theory still beats any argument you morons have. . . . Make min wage $100 an hour. But wait I hear you shouting "that's too much" . . . .Why? Because your feelings tell you that? In the end, I would just be making 3X that pay and everything would skyrocket in price putting us all back at square one with massive inflation. Think before you open your mouth.

[@kevinspacey5325]

@@DarkBunnyLord $26 USD and hour? Oh wow. That's really cute. So if a lowly worker was making $26 an hour at my shop, I would be demanding $100 an hour? You fail to realize that equality does not exist in this world. Try North Korea, everyone is equally fd there. Also "never enough jobs" LMFAO. That's the whole beauty of it is upward mobility. While you suckle the government tit, I'm sitting here laughing at you in private sector advancement. Stay mad bottom dweller.

[@Gentle985]

After 15 years as a FF/EMT, I finally made the leap to an EMT instructor. I'm am going to shamelessly steal this speech as my day one intro to my class. Sorry brother, but I promise to give you credit and require that my students sub to your channel. Stay safe, stay proud brothers and sisters!

[@jayffemt]

Play the video for them.

[@giulioricardo844]

@@jayffemt y e s

[@buttholethebarbarian313]

@@jayffemt Come on, let's be real here. Just like when your loved ones rushes to show you videos off their phone; half of the people won't pay attention especially coming from a stranger lolol.

[@Merble]

@@buttholethebarbarian313 If people in an EMT class can't pay attention to a 3 minute video... kick their asses out.

[@Truthshouldalwaysbetold]

You need to add a lot more to his speech as it does not address the real issue of the idiots taking all your money. The ones who can't do it themselves and they expect you to do it for then while they get paid way more than you do. That is the grand conspiracy that is going on im the world. We spend all of our time and energy supporting idiots instead of helping each other because we are so frustrated from serving the idiots instead of the people. The idiots need humiliation and way more of it. We need to stop allowing them them be glorified and use every opportunity we can to bring them down a notch as their idea of themselves is completely imaginary and so is their authority. They need to come to that realization or none of this gets better as none of us can make enough money until the idiots realize they have enough and if they want more they have to participate just like everyone else.

[@Quonzer]

This dude is like the Angry Cops of firefighters. We HAVE to get the two of them in the same room.

[@kodaalvarez9]

Angry Cops would probably give some good ol' banter because FDC is a firefighter. Would love to see FDC comment about his firetruck and the crack house.

[@seantaggart7382]

@@kodaalvarez9 yes

[@yo-no9879]

I bet they're like brothers or something lol

[@SoulxMaka14]

@@kodaalvarez9 That's right. I forgot Rich is a cop. Lol

[@profundisconfutatis8093]

Yay for dual response They can play black jack at the station for narcan doses

[@AStrangeTree]

It’s insane that for a job which is considered essential by so many, it’s almost become standard to work 60-80 hours a week for so many just to get by. These people aren’t living extravagant lives or dealing with a crippling shopping addiction or something, they’re just trying to support a moderate quality of life for a family of four. It’s absurd.

[@theburntcookieshub5803]

Can confirm. Pay $700 a month for tuition debts yet barely survive on 86 hour weeks. But yeah apparently saving for retirement makes me a bad guy. God forbid I buy a home, have a dependable vehicle to get to work or transport my family, or god forbid I take a vacation to wash away the nightly flashbacks and the faces of kid who bled out in my arms. Apparently to some that’s selfish, even in this comment section. I suppose not everyone looks in the mirror

[@ryancasey4038]

@Imgladandrew gillumisnotmykang386 If I were you, I wouldn't call someone who holds dying children and scrapes dead bodies off the ground a "drama queen" when they complain about pay, lest they show up to your house one night and only provide 9$ an hour worth of aid.

[@coyotejohn3101]

@Imgladandrew gillumisnotmykang386 you must have failed the fire academy.

[@RunningWithSauce]

@Imgladandrew gillumisnotmykang386 The only thing more disgusting than a troll is a jealous troll. Its super obvious you have envy. No amount of anger is going to satiate it. But keep trying, its a really good look for you.

[@detectivechubbs]

Imgladandrew gillumisnotmykang386 bitter much?

[@10a3asd]

I moved from fire/ems to IT because I got tired of not getting paid. I don't miss my old salary, but I do miss everything else about it.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

01100100011101100110111001110100 I was a volunteer and only left due to an injury

[@thehobbymechanic47]

I made the opposite move and was fortunate to land at a Dept that pays decent. Hopefully you're keeping the dream alive. Is your channel name binary? DVNT?

[@seanmahoney2671]

This is exactly why I volunteer as a FF/EMT. The pay can't compare to my day job filling out boring TPS reports, but I love the work.

[@metroidcrime7268]

Same. Went to nursing though.

[@Venomhail]

@@seanmahoney2671 TPS reports are good for one thing and one thing only... gutting fish.

[@michaeltully9360]

I hate idiots like this that think that they are the center of the universe and that what they say is the right thing. Like if you start dying and the Medics show is the dude who wrote this article gonna be like you didn’t save my life it was the medicine” Thank you for what you do Jason, keep on going strong

[@checkdescriptionordontrepl2897]

I hate people that judge people only from there perspective. I met those people everyday, in real life and on internet, and it's even annoying when they are judging someone other.

[@jeremiahharms2431]

Amen brother. My wife (firefighter and paramedic for 19+ years) is my hero. She works an incredible amount of hours, days, holidays, weekends and OT. While she misses all that time away from our family, she helps so many other families continue to share and grow their time together. The ignorance in that article, coupled with the purposeful stupidity is overwhelming.

[@shortsauce]

People in my town are currently complaining all over Facebook that the town fire station decided that they can't do Santa this year because of Covid. Every year they carry santa around on the firetruck to all the neighborhoods. It was a volunteer thing to begin with but we don't see any of the complainers jumping to volunteer to do it 😐 I feel for you guys. I am very appreciative that all emergency workers do 💕

[@royr.2937]

Hey man all jokes aside, I really appreciate you using your platform to advocate for Fire/EMS services. People outside of emergency services don’t understand the ass kicking we get most shifts and articles like this are just a slap in the face to the paramedic running on 2 hours of sleep remembering his cardiac arrest protocol word for word as him and his crew work to save your family members life. None of us asking for a 8 figure salary but a survivable wage would save a lot of us from working 2-3 jobs. Thanks for being a voice.

[@PerpetuallyTired171]

I absolutely agree. As someone who is not in any of these services, this channel has been so educational. I am a firm believer that those who do these sorts of thing deserve, at the very minimum, enough to make a living and free therapy sessions. I can't imagine the mental stress of it all

[@Dekubud]

Yeah it's really rich for a WRITER to talk like this. I'm a career linguist and writer, but anyone with that kind of safe, comfortable job has a right to rag on people doing essential jobs, much less difficult and hards ones like EMS and emergency care.

[@mjoy4382]

“That’s like saying a mechanic doesn’t repair vehicles because he didn’t invent the wrench.” 02:14 What a genius, deep thought! (And they’re picking on your level of education?? See if they feel the same way if they’re on the stretcher in need of some life saving...) Thanks for the laughs as always 😊

[@1234fishnet]

Medics, doctors, nurses take responsibility for a human life. They have to learn a lot of basics, gain knowledge and train to gain confidence to react properly in very stressful situations. I'm working as an engineer in healthcare facilities for 16 years and I already provided first aid on the street a lot of times. Most of the times I was the only one taking actions or leading the others because the others only had a 16 hours first aid crash course years ago (when making the drivers license) and didn't feel confident enough to put their hands on the patient.

[@giftedfox4748]

"I didn't fix your computer because I am not Bill Gates." I should use someday on someone to see if they get the joke here.

[@Summer-sx7xl]

I work with many mechanics and this analogy is better than you thought. There are boards and certifications to work on different parts of the cars. A M1 can only do fluid changes, an M3 that until radios, and M5 can do full mechanical repairs. It’s a multi year process to become fully certified.

[@joshuagill2343]

I’d like to see this article writer answer a dead child call and then decide what he thinks about EMS

[@VBM1]

Or perform CPR until their body wont move anymore, no backup has arrived yet and have to accept the fact that the child is gone.

[@boiledegg6788]

People like that often live in a dream world where anything will either be someone else's fault and they'll still bitch and moan, or they'll completely flip and write some hypocrisy about how they always think these people deserved more...

[@RWAsur]

Oh boy Jason has dropped most the comedy and gone straight to screaming at us about how amazing his brothers and sisters are in EMS, and I am 100% here for it. Go off bro.

[@TiltingT]

The stupidity of people never ceases to amaze me.. but from a former FF/EMT THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SERVICE MEMBERS

[@johns7734]

TiltingT Pinball - As Albert Einstein once said: "There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the universe."

[@JimPark-63]

Do you mean the "Ambulance Driver"? I actually heard someone say this to my Paramedic daughter. She (barely) controlled the urge to strangle the person.

[@katwebster1986]

The struggle is real 😄 been called an "ambulance driver" almost everytime I say I'm a paramedic, family says I've developed a "nervous twitch" 😆😄😆

[@johnharris6655]

You can blame some of that on Emergency. Where the Paramedics on the show drove the Squad and then the Ambulance would show up later with the guys in white. Randolph Mantooth said in an interview that for years Paramedics did not want to drive the bigger box shaped combined Paramedic and ambulance rig because it made them look like Ambulance drivers. People expected the Paramedics to show up in Squad 51, not an Ambulance.

[@msjkramey]

@@johnharris6655 I don't care what shape or color the vehicle is as long as they're showing up to save my life or the life of my loved ones or just anyone really: stranger, criminal, saint. Doesn't matter; just save them

[@woofplays]

@@msjkramey We need to replace everyone who decides to block ambulances and fire trucks off from their destination with more of your personality.

[@stevenkennedy3911]

At least she can bring them back after she strangles them

[@XoXitsSaruhh]

I went through firefighter training and when I got to the EMT portion the instructor told us quite frankly what working on an ambulance would be like and what we'd get paid. I was done right there. EMS really are heroic. There's no profession I respect more. They definitely deserve a lot more money.

[@theburntcookieshub5803]

Some serious motivation. Thank you for standing up for us, we get treated like garbage- yet when PD or self transport the odds are always bad outcome. Yet, we are worthless to the world. Thanks for having our backs, we’re family all together.

[@AJP3mychannel]

I’m watching this right before EMT training 😂😂😂

[@chrislewis5580]

Same here😂😂😂

[@blankuser1321]

Good luck!

[@DavidS-iw4ei]

RUN don't walk

[@ZT_Bar]

Everything he said is true. Be prepared for little to no sleep depending on the shifts you work. I'm pulling a 24 right now and expect no sleep. But just remember that you can change someone's life. Good luck and remember if you can't fix it in the back of the ambulance, drive faster.

[@AJP3mychannel]

Derek Hernandez I’m ready my goal is to save people from having the worst day of there life.

[@esteranthony3835]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 remind those people who wrote the article when they are on your stretcher that you can’t promise them any more than 9 dollars an hour can produce due to your minimal education!!

[@HvV8446]

For those people they should take the horse cart from the museum instead of the modern ambulance

[@stephenprosser2621]

Sad but in Pennsylvania it was Tom wolf our governor who uttered those words a few months ago during the start of covid

[@carabiner7999]

@@stephenprosser2621 What a tosser. If he's lucky, he'll get to regret saying that.

[@stephenprosser2621]

@@carabiner7999 unfortunately he still stands behind that. He believes that drs are making hospitals $$$ by useing ems for non emergency transportation Also he believes that not all who call need an ambulance. He might be right in that. But who is he to decide that !

[@carabiner7999]

@@stephenprosser2621 Wow. He almost sounds like he's a Republican, FFS. He is rich enough, monetarily, and clearly his judgement is about as sound as the current WH.

[@betadatadigitaljohn312]

I work for the National Park Service. The intrinsic value of my job keeps me from getting up in the morning and throwing it away and doing something else. Keep the faith EMS, you're saving lives and sending people home to their loved ones. You're doing God's work and everyone, everywhere owes you a great big hug.

[@taylorc4476]

Brilliant, Jason! Thanks for being our voice of jaded reality. It is astonishing how many people think we "drive ambulances".

[@BuzzinVideography]

EMS saved my life more than once or twice...or 5 times...okay 8. Thanks again, everyone of you responders, for being badass.

[@RedT...TheOriginal.NotANumber]

I absolutely LOVE that last part! So true. My sister called me up the other day with a medical question, then got into the family message board we have going and said, "I called up Red yesterday and asked for medical advice - that's pretty cool." Gave me all the warm fuzzies seeing that!

[@danikahicks2210]

Be safe, and in solidarity organize your labor. Y'all are literal lifesavers, and i thank you and those who work beside you in the chain that keeps us alive when everything else goes wrong. ~♡

[@robertlopez1913]

This is so true. I worked as an EMT for 4 years and had to work two 48 hr shifts a week just to barely pay my bills, and I lived with family rent free and borrowed my dad's car to get to work. I didn't even have time for my own life because I spent all my time helping others for minimal pay. Best job I ever had, I just wish I was able to live off of the wages. Now I work in construction management and make more than twice as much money, and it didn't require any specialized training, education, or certification like becoming an EMT did.

[@kaladin4138]

You worked 100 hours a week, didn’t pay rent and you could barely survive on that? That doesn’t make sense. The pay isn’t great but it’s not that bad. If you did 100 hours a week you’d be making good money.

[@victorhoffer2660]

My slogan right now is “40 years Strong” because I have had 40 years of low pay as a Paramedic...as a Fire Paramedic for the last 4 years low pay remains the theme...FFs tell me they get paid for what they can do, not what they do...I love the fire service and we all should remember that we are all brothers and sisters taking care of the community, lets be nice to volunteers, too! Please!

[@victorhoffer2660]

Well, maybe not....depends on lots of things...and the circumstances...I am not the expert...just know my personal experiences with pay...I believe most paramedics and firefighters would agree that placing oneself in harms way is different from other jobs...from the flu, COVID, TB, Hep B, HIV, pneumonia, colds, the list goes on...and if you have been doing this long enough hurt/assaulted by people you are trying to help... No debate on pay, as I said taking care of the community is why I continue as a career paramedic and a volunteer firefighter-paramedic

[@LemanRussVanquisher]

Literally know a woman who left our EMS service for a job as a waitress at a restaurant because she'd make more money waiting tables.

[@LiztasticGames]

Good, she wasn't made for EMS and is better off not doing it. Us real go getters are sticking through thick and thin

[@RICDirector]

@@LiztasticGames which is great as long as you're either independently wealthy or have no obligations

[@supercraft2]

@@LiztasticGames Why was she not built for EMS, we were given no other details other than she left because she wasn't paid enough. If I leave my $1 and hour job to go to a higher paying one am I "nOt A gO gEtTeR"

[@carolm1741]

Liz what the ? i work full time as an emt making very little and living in a metropolitan area. i BARELY make enough money to pay my bills (working at least 10 hours of overtime a week) and i have not been able to save a single dollar since i started this job. i love my job, but have thought about leaving just to be able to live without the fear that if an emergency happens, it won’t devastate me and leave me unable to pay my rent.

[@jalriteythen]

@@LiztasticGames you must be an AMR supervisor

[@TANGARASandOSCARS]

I recon once you've been vomited on more than a dozen times in order to save lives you have the right to have a hero complex.

[@MrWorstNews]

A leaky evisceration is worse.

[@casaundradriver6659]

As an ICU nurse who sees the work you do... Nice work! You deserve a raise!!!

[@Jonesy.318]

I wish you understood how much your videos mean to me. I've been a firefighter for a little over 3 years now and man does it get to me. You are a legend man, please never stop the encouragement. Gods given you a gift for it!

[@ambulance_boy3834]

EMS is one hard feild to work in. Ptsd, infections, injury's, and even death are only some of the things that can happen while working. The amount of ceus we have to take is plenty for education. This fool who wrote this will cry for mercy when the ambulance "goes to the wrong address" when he calls.

[@bartman1238]

EMT paramedics are way better than nurses and stupid CNA

[@sirenia1241]

@@bartman1238 You don't have to put them down to praise EMTs and Paramedics. Nurses and CNAs are good too.

[@MrShakespeere]

Dude you fucking rock. Paramedics/EMTs are so grossly undervalued. You go on thinking you're a hero, because most of us sure as hell think you are too. Respect.

[@roedub]

Can't comprehend what you guys go through day after day. Thank you for all you do! That goes to police and anyone in the medical field as well. ✌

[@Nello187]

The EMS Payscale: Being able to py for Insurance, Cost of Living\Keeping a roof over your head or being able to put food on the table. You may choose any 2.

[@209autotech]

I work 48’s and repair 2 departments apparatus just to keep the house paid and the lights on. I don’t do it for the hero mentality, I do it because I love it, and care about the people we protect, the brothers and sisters that ride the trucks. I am a firefighter, and a brother. I make 9.75 an hour, and am thankful for it. It is the best they can do so I can do what I love.

[@WilliamM686]

Thank you for making these videos. It truly shows how much you care for all our Brothers and Sisters in Fire and EMS. Your videos mean a lot to us. Keep up the strong work.

[@ccadama]

@Fire Department Chronicles. Thanks Jason. You can inform in a entertaining manner and really get the point across. Your jobs aren't easy as that writer thinks. Lots of people think they can do someone else's job like EMS, paramedic, firefighter, or law enforcement. That's until they get a small taste like when reporters or local officials try it. The honest ones will tell everyone it ain't easy. Be careful out there. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@HvV8446]

Im no firefighter/emt/paramedic, but i am currently studying safety and security management (i dont know if you have that too, but im dutch), and i could not agree more with what you just said. In my opinion its very, very bad to skimp out on indispensable services like the fd and pd. Also counts for military

[@TwisterTLT1]

It’s not just a opinion but honestly common sense, but there are places in the US that are cutting the budget of the FD or not paying their EMS a wage worth a damn compared to almost any other reasonable job. It’s usually the worst of people trying to “balance the budget” but as soon as a new tax comes around or time to increase the tax amount, they are all for it..

[@Mellistron]

I work in a healthcare setting and fire EMT paramedics also jump in to help us when dealing with patients on bad trips or losing their shit, they don't have to but they do. Imo they put up with a lot of bullshit no one sees or hears and the little things help out.

[@paulyKeys]

I do not blame your frustration. Reminds me of how people love to harp on teachers. They will pay 15 bucks an hour to have a baby sitter, but teachers are expected to watch, educate, nurture and a lot more in groups of up to 25+, even if they made 5 an hour per kid it would be paying them WAY more than they make currently. People love to judge and it is sad. Thank you for your continued service. 😊

[@fusionchef1]

As a teacher in one of the lowest-paying states for teachers in the USA I can feel this.

[@diana77709]

To all who are EMT, EMS, FF, PD, and all essential worker's.....truly I say this....." I Thank You!!! " And I got your back's in prayer and appreciation!!!🇺🇸🦋 And Jason thank you for your video's! I know I am not the only one who could be saying this....your video's have gotten me through some real tough moment's! Your service to the people is wonderful and much appreciated!....truly🇺🇸🦋

[@Hundredacredaycare]

Most of us understand ( I hope ). All of you deserve respect and higher pay. God bless ❤️🙏🏻❤️. Ps F the haters they probs failed the NREMT exam and are salty

[@fjoltul]

I'm starting EMS school in January and that thing.. it scares the ever living crap out of me. 😭

[@molotovEOD]

I’ve watched your channel for a couple of years and always, always enjoyed every episode. As a career firefighter for 27 years and an engineer/ paramedic in my department for the last 15, you hit me right in the feelers. You’re so right, I would rent a plane to pick you up and bring you down to talk to our administration, plus the private companies as well. God bless you Jason.

[@GamaDaGreat]

I’ve had my EMT cert for almost 2 years and have only had ride alongs and ER shifts. I got a job after school to pay the bills until I could get a job with a company i liked and then boom....job I hated wound up paying more than what the medics in my state would have made. It’s some BS ems doesn’t make more

[@kristinapreston2140]

I have been a CNA for 20 years. I can tell you neither fire fighters or EMS get paid nearly enough. We see a lot but nothing compared to any of them!!!! Thank you for your service! Without all of you we would not be able to do our jobs either!

[@Wade970]

When I was an EMT, volunteer firefighter, and volunteer SAR making minimum wage it was definitely hard making ends meet. On the bright side I was able to pull a few extra shifts as a ski patroller which allowed me to add a second minimum wage job to the mix and work seven days a week.

[@lunereclips3649]

Dude, I can feel and see the anger. I've been watching a lot of your vids and I can tell this one ticked you off

[@caidyb.484]

I hate the “you knew the pay when you started”. With that logic, no one should be complaining about their paycheck.

[@bananaattack7636]

I love whenever he claps back...it's beautiful

[@LockheartMedia]

Turning into angrycops ems/fightfighter edition 🤣🤣 I love it!

[@levicromer4464]

Hey man always love your stuff. I have been an EMT/Paramedic for a collective 4 yrs now. In my short career I have seen how no matter what great protocols your assigned without great EMT/Paramedics being able to manage chaos, properly evaluate pts, and then determine/preform proper protocol and procedures members of our communities would suffer if not lose their life. The Men and Women with boots on the ground are absolutely life savers. Keep them videos coming!

[@markbrunet5365]

Hell yeah I was for a private, county, hospital, and city ems for a total of 12 years. I had to leave the job I love due to not being able to provide for my family the rent and food on the table because of inflation. I sadly went back for more schooling and had to trade my sydascope for a wrench and become an airframe and powerplant mechanic all because of not being able to live on the pay anymore.

[@raulquindosmorales6819]

You truly deserve so much more, God bless you man, and all 1st responders

[@aminals8933]

Have them perform CPR for 45 minutes then ask them if EMS deserves more pay.

[@pamlippert9662]

Absolutely spot on! My son is an EMT and I am beyond proud of the work he does and lives he saves! What boggles my mind is how little he actually makes. Oh- and hey, California! You know who actually deserves AT LEAST $20/hour... the first responders out there saving lives!

[@PaleRider86]

Preach my friend! PREACH!

[@denisenotubiz5014]

I could not agree more. All first responders including police officers, deserve better pay. Stress pay should be built in. Thank you for all that you do.

[@rachelg9873]

If you could make videos into a tangible object.... I'd happily throw this at the person who wrote that article.

[@berggreengrass2805]

I just want to show my appreciation for what firefighters do. Thank you all for your work.

[@DesertRunner602]

If this "writer" ever needed medical help, would he turn down help from EMS since he doesn't appreciate them?

[@Yasamuyi]

Paramedic from England here. I've got to say man, that was so well spoken and impressive. I'm proud to be a para and I'm proud of my brothers and sisters all over the world you can stand up and say "you know what? I'm going to save a life today."

[@MrRapp6]

Jason, can you put a link to the article you're referencing please. Your point about higher educational standards is right on. I earn my BS in Fire Administration four years ago and I'm still waiting on my compensation for it.

[@libradolafontaine411]

True Hero's Thank You For all the Times I've woken up in the Hospital Grateful Much Respect

[@Mattrat1000]

My dad gets 50 dollars per call and basically all calls are put together and that’s what pays the paramedics every month (My dad is an EMT)

[@rolanddeschain9139]

This is really a thing??? Damn bro... Love and respect. Thank you for your service!

[@boxertaco5876]

Dude is a legend!

[@quinettaloftus]

I love EMS. Y'all saved my epileptic brother's ass so many time! Thank you for what you do!

[@michaelstraight6729]

Thank you for saying this.

[@firemanmick]

I've been a career firefighter for 34 years. I've watched as many of my colleagues have died from rare forms of cancer, had lifelong illnesses and injuries and sadly, taken their own lives due to the demons that visited their dreams and have memories of experiences that people should ever have to see but still believe I have the best job in the world. We never joined the job thinking it would make any of us rich and knew that we would miss holidays with family, special occasions and probably lose the art of being able to sleep soundly ever again, but the looks on the faces of the people whose houses we managed to save, the people we cut out of car wrecks in one piece and the families of patients who were lucky enough to have our crews provide medical intervention and survive to live another day..... all makes it worthwhile. At the station with our other "families", we joke, mercilessly rib each other and generally have a laugh between the endless calls - that's icing on the cake. Only other firefighters (and other emergency response crews) understand that it is a job of incredible highs and despairing lows, but we support and care for not only the general public, but each other.... and that comradery is humbling.

[@EaglecastAxel]

I honestly don't know of anyone I work with in fire/ems who doesn't have a part time job.

[@kamikage7439]

A friend of mine just passed his EMT exam and is trying to become a firefighter. He’s been doing voluntary work at the station for a couple of years now and has told me and my family all about the things that firefighters have to go through, and long story short, it’s not as easy or lazy of a job as it’s made out to be. I think EMT definitely deserves more pay. I’m looking to become a Game Warden myself but have always been interested in the career of a firefighter. YALL ALWAYS HAVE MY SUPPORT!!!

[@tahak7411]

I thought EMS got paid badly only in my country, this is sad.

[@samhachgaming8338]

Coming from a family that is mostly public safety, I have the utmost respect for these people out there saving other lives. SO OTHERS MAY LIVE!!

[@rachelblenkin437]

So, EMS don't deserve higher pay, but we'll hand actors millions...?

[@Ryder-wt9tk]

Supply and demand. As a wise woman once said, "deserve ain't got nothing to do with it" EMS does need much better pay, though.

[@vetackstudios2778]

A lil late but I just saw this. It's unfortunate that more people haven't seen it. I had to leave EMS because of the stress to pay ratio was too extreme. Now, I make twice as much simply sterilizing machines in a factory. I feel that this is backwards. I needed a lot more training for EMS and yet here we are.

[@seanfenick9375]

This article was probably a fast food employee saying that they need to have $15 an hour to shlep the crap that they call food

[@allyonia3563]

Most people arguing for a raised minimum wages are also arguing for higher wages for EMS. We all deserve to be able to afford to live regardless of our jobs. Prices for everything have gone up, but salaries haven't followed suit. This article was 100% written by the same kind of person saying things like "nobody should be fighting for fair pay for their labour" and that "if people are unhappy should just move to higher paid STEM fields". Talking poorly on fast food employees does nothing for us. We all deserve to be paid enough to survive and are in that fight for those wages together.

[@seanfenick9375]

Allyonia my only concern for for what you just spent all of the typing that you just did is. If the minimum wage goes to $15 dollars an hour is. Where does that extra money come from. What about small business’. I love the idea of everyone earning more money an hour but what will happen is that prices WILL rise to pay for the extra money that they are paying.

[@seanfenick9375]

Evil Mofo umm? Where did this come from??? Wow

[@supercraft2]

@Evil Mofo And they're automatically black why? You say they've never had a job yet it takes 1 brain cell to figure out that writing for a journalism company is a job.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Wow whoever wrote that article is a real piece of work. My dad is a career firefighter, at one point one of the city councillors was suggesting that maybe their budget needed to be cut because they didn’t need what they were getting. Not two weeks later that same fire service showed up quickly and stopped their house from burning to the ground in the middle of the night while that councillor stood in their pyjamas in the front yard. Safe to say that not another word was said

[@danielzoller6911]

Jason shouldn't you be getting ready for that 0230 belly ache run you are going to have tonight? 😁

[@hole-sawbear1500]

I've always wanted to be a hero, and to save people. Today I turn 25 and can say that I have not pursued that dream at all. It's been my biggest regret in life so far. With my uncle getting ready to sell the family buisiness, I've been planning on joining the Army the last few weeks. My cousin told me combat medics don't spend as much time in the field as I thought they did, and so I had written it off as being lame. But this guy has convinced me. I'm gonna work my ass off to get in shape, and I'm gonna be a medic. If I manage to prevent just a single one of those house calls it'll be a dream come true. I don't know your name man, but you've been inspiring me to chase my dream again. Thanks bro.

[@Badbhoys]

Thumbnail a bit glitchy ?

[@300fans]

We like to call that "artistic flair."

[@Badbhoys]

Crazy Panda lol

[@aprilwebb1717]

I'm a police/fire dispatcher and call taker. Today I took domestic violence callers and had to give a hysterical mother medical instructions on how to start treating a choking 1 yr old. The classification for my job? Clerical staff. Absolutely not important to the chain at all. Totally understand being underpaid and underappreciated.

[@magnanimus9692]

Seriously? Anti-firefighter/EMS articles? Is that where we are now as a country? These "journalists" are running out of things to become outraged over.

[@cinnamon_tony_crunch560]

I live in bumfrick NY and yesterday there was a head-on between a motor bike and a sedan (dodge avenger if you wanna know) and I love first responders. So when they brought two helicopters in and they landed in our schools parking lot I went to watch (I wasn't getting in their way, don't worry I was in the grass that was a little was away from the ambulance crews and other first responders). But just watching the 1st chopper leave after the second one lands really makes you think about what rescue personnel or first responders have to go through to get where they are. Most people think a helicopter landing is badass (cos it is), but its amazing to think that once they take off you think to yourself "They are gonna save a life" just really makes me (a 15 yr old) inspired to become a first responder. It's just amazing to be in the presence of life-saving workers and see them not panic in that moment, but rather watch them assess the situation and take that person knowing that they are injured and that there is a chance of death. I know that in their heads it's completely different than how they look on the outside. But it just astonishes me to see them do what they worked so hard for.

[@JohnSmith09123]

The thought of brotherhood....XD That was a good joke...

[@scdrescher1]

Medical protocols for smaller organizations are written by medics who do the research, determine the need, and figure out the practical deployment of the interventions. They are signed by the MDs who trust that the medics did their research. Protocols for larger organizations are written by people so far removed from their implementation and so concerned with liability and not patient care that the interventions are sometimes problematic. My favorite is the protocol on the “violent” patient. Usually it reads like this, “Secure patient to ensure their safety and that of responders. Administer (insert favorite sedative here) prn.” The most complicated call gets the most vague description. While gathering research for a crisis intervention training for my department I called the lawyer. Her attempt to dissuade me from doing this was, “My job is easier if you go to the hospital.” No lie. I told her I’d rather have my lawyer work harder than my doctor. Articles like that are wholly irresponsible as they are usually written by people who have some gripe. Of course there are assholes who work in this profession. Depending the hour/nature of the call and the frequency with which I have been running them, I can often be that asshole. But saying the person who is responsible for telling you your child has died in a car accident or will come to whatever emergency you have at any hour in any location deserves not to be paid a living wage is utter nonsense.

[@zacharyfett2491]

Who wrote this article? Just awful!!!

[@70foolio]

Thank you but didn’t we all learn this in elementary school. I love your videos because it reminds people what NOT to do. EMS and firefighters are my superheroes and are always kind and caring when I have an emergency and I’m a nervous wreck. Thank you for your work and skills.

[@kblr2028]

Butthurt nobody's hating on people who serve their community

[@dsmith8859]

Yes they are because now with all the bs riots going on if I wear my thin red line patch people will call you a racist without even knowing what those patches actually mean because all the idiot's hijacking our flags for other reasons

[@Jan-nl6kq]

He seems like the kind of guy that never gets in an argument with you personally, but that one time he does you sit there and stfu cuz he has a point.

[@chadbollinger2562]

Cheers to the boo boo bus bandaid bandits

[@CC-jt5fc]

A daughter here of an EMT/ paramedic. (30 year careers) I find your channel hilarious!! My parents did lots of volunteering in our small town departments. They both had “ paid” jobs too. They were both amazing at their jobs. Right before my mom had to quit (health reasons) she got certified for the crew for Eldora speedway. ( car racing) That and careflight were her dreams. I say all that to say that the job doesn’t stop when they get home. My dad has PTSD and watching people die for 30 years is hard on you and the family. Some calls don’t go away. My mom’s friend never recovered after responding to a car fire. First responders will understand why without me going into details. Please talk about mental health and first responders. I hope there is more awareness and support now.

[@devenb1218]

Hahaha, love that article. My gf used to be a basic EMT, in our state they make 13 an hour. She worked for various fire departments and private ambulances for about 3 years. If theres one thing I've learned they are overworked and underpaid. People should think, you really want the person who's saved your life and is transporting you to the hospital so they can keep you alive to hate their job cause they dont get paid well? Most of them will do it no matter the pay cause that's what healthcare workers and first responders love to do, but they should be compensated for that work. She estimated in those 3 years she was probably responsible for about 100 or so life saving events in several counties ranging from 50k to 200k population but remember, she made 13 an hour, worked about 72 hours most weeks and loved every second. Paramedics around here only make about 17 an hour for the increased responsibilities they're required to do. I can also say that a low educational standard is anything but true. Just like nurses they are required to take a state exam to ensure they're educated and capable of doing that job safely which is no small, easy exam, and like all healthcare related careers, adaptation of care is the name of the game. Things I learned my junior year of nursing school are already being challenged in my senior year and I can image what itll be like my first job, medics go through the same stuff. The major reason they are so limited on trucks is not cause of stupidity or laziness, it's cause of lack of space and equipment/medications, less hands, and less time to name a few

[@williamwissenbach]

You're the bomb, I love your videos because they are funny, but I also love to see you stick up for the guys that are holding the world together. It's refreshing

[@Silent_But_Jazzy]

I like how the ad I got before watching this video was for a new firefighter radio 😂

[@marcbernard2481]

Amen. Nothing wrong with a little pride or a lot. As matter of fact, it’s imperative. Nobody better to shout out a message like this. FDC RULES. Thx for all u do bro. I can tell you your channel means a lot to me. It’s one of the mechanisms I have for managing stress. Maybe we haven’t met but I consider u a true bro, bro!! Carry on!!

[@Amradye]

The one and only time I met EMS was when I was just a bystander. We had called the cops bc a fight broke out in our neighborhood, late at night, and there were a couple of women fighting too and one of them was very pregnant. The cops and ems were impressive, bc they were polite, professional, and exactly the ideal of what you want to come out to help when you’re scared and you don’t know what to do. Just bc our first responders are human and live life just like us, doesn’t mean we can’t continue to hold them up high where they belong. If they fall down, put ‘em right back up there. That’s where they go. Put them up there. And the pregnant woman was taken care of, bc ems got there with the cops.

[@erroniousmcleese]

EMT/S, Paramedics, Firefighters and Nurses do NOT get paid enough... Anyone willing risk their life racing through traffic to thrust their hands into a chest cavity in an attempt to save a life or burst into a burning building/ car wreck to drang Granny out deserves a reasonable wage!