Posted on Apr 30, 2017
What have first responders experienced that can help others unfamiliar with basic emergency management?
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I am developing a study to help teach civilians how to plan and prepare for emergencies and I would like to share some real life stories for any who would volunteer. Too often people just drive 100mph into the brick walls of life and then do not know how to respond. Full disclosure is that I will eventually seek to publish and I am taking a Christian religious philosophy and applying it to the topics. I will be glad to include anonymously if you would rather not have yourself listed as a reference. My co-author is a police detective with over 20 yrs on the force. The topics of the chapters are as follows and please add where you think your story would fit best.
Introduction to “ARE YOU READY?”
Lesson #1. The Theory of Emergency Management
Lesson #2. Protect "Above everything else guard your heart,
Lesson #3. Prevent: identifying and dealing with moral injury
Lesson #4. Prepare: things will go wrong
Lesson #5. Respond: Where did my filter go?
Lesson #6. Mitigate: Where is my backup?
Lesson #7. Recover: What if there is no hope in sight?
Lesson #8. Conceptual Levels: Strategic, Operational, and Tactical
Lesson #9. Planning: "best laid plans of mice and men…"
Lesson #10. Leading in Crisis
Lesson #11. Risk Management
Lesson #12. Self Defense Measures
Lesson #13. Assessing Readiness
Lesson #14. Sustaining Readiness for yourself and those you love
Lesson #15. Planning your Legacy
Annex A. Resourcing Your Plan (ie logistics and training planning)
Annex B. Resources
Glossary
Introduction to “ARE YOU READY?”
Lesson #1. The Theory of Emergency Management
Lesson #2. Protect "Above everything else guard your heart,
Lesson #3. Prevent: identifying and dealing with moral injury
Lesson #4. Prepare: things will go wrong
Lesson #5. Respond: Where did my filter go?
Lesson #6. Mitigate: Where is my backup?
Lesson #7. Recover: What if there is no hope in sight?
Lesson #8. Conceptual Levels: Strategic, Operational, and Tactical
Lesson #9. Planning: "best laid plans of mice and men…"
Lesson #10. Leading in Crisis
Lesson #11. Risk Management
Lesson #12. Self Defense Measures
Lesson #13. Assessing Readiness
Lesson #14. Sustaining Readiness for yourself and those you love
Lesson #15. Planning your Legacy
Annex A. Resourcing Your Plan (ie logistics and training planning)
Annex B. Resources
Glossary
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I am willing to assist Ma'am. I have been an EMT since 1993, volunteer as a FF/Paramedic currently, and my graduate education is in emergency and disaster management. What specific questions might you have?
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COL (Join to see)
Thank you MAJ Byron Oyler I am looking for a short story from first responders to start each chapter with that will illustrate the importance of each of the concepts. The audience is 18-26ish year olds who may not have had a disaster in their lives and to teach them some of the best practices that could one day save their or someone else's life or save them from floundering in the middle of a personal or moral crisis.
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COL (Join to see) - This looks like an awesome project! Hope it goes well. I have a story that MIGHT fit into the Lesson #4 category. It's a bit lengthy to post here but might fit in your chapter. Basically, had a trauma call went south every way possible (IV failed, ET tube dislodged, monitor battery failed, stable to cardiac arrest, etc). If you think it's something you can use, I'll get it typed up and sent to you.
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That would be awesome, my email is [login to see] if that works better than open forum and please let me know if I can credit you in my reference section. thank you so much!
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Well I'm not a first responder, so you probably shouldn't cite me. But my mother has worked as an EMT/Paramedic almost my entire life so I've heard a few stories of the job.
I'd probably say this falls under Lesson 9 Planning... or maybe even Lesson 1 the Theory of Emergency Management.
I'm from the North. It snows in the north. Anyone who doesn't know or accept that as a factual statement probably shouldn't live in the North. Well believe it or not, there are people out there who believe it is an EMTs job to shovel your driveway and walkways. Think about that... I'm not talking elderly folk either. Someone has called 9-1-1 complaining about breathing problems or a cough and then expects the EMTs to shovel the driveway.
Imagine a loved one having a stroke or some other serious health issue only to find out resources were diverted elsewhere because someone believes "their tax dollars" entitles them to a shoveled driveway.
I'd probably say this falls under Lesson 9 Planning... or maybe even Lesson 1 the Theory of Emergency Management.
I'm from the North. It snows in the north. Anyone who doesn't know or accept that as a factual statement probably shouldn't live in the North. Well believe it or not, there are people out there who believe it is an EMTs job to shovel your driveway and walkways. Think about that... I'm not talking elderly folk either. Someone has called 9-1-1 complaining about breathing problems or a cough and then expects the EMTs to shovel the driveway.
Imagine a loved one having a stroke or some other serious health issue only to find out resources were diverted elsewhere because someone believes "their tax dollars" entitles them to a shoveled driveway.
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COL (Join to see)
Wow...I had never heard that and it is important and I can fit it into a discussion in planning about not developing unrealistic expectations and roles and responsibilities
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Cpl Justin Goolsby
COL (Join to see) - yeah. Growing up I've heard plenty of "horror stories" about the industry and surprisingly I'm the only one in my family who didn't jump into that line of work.
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