Texas Medics

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Comment by Jeremy Duyck on July 28, 2010 at 6:52pm

I am new to this site and to this page. Glad to see there is a group for TX medics. Thanks.

Comment by Mark Hawkins on July 6, 2010 at 1:11am

Lacy,
When it hits this close to home you are sometimes so busy you push that grieving process aside. Its easy for us to do because that mechanism is what allows us to do our jobs with objectivity and a calm demeanor when everyone else doesn't know what to do. Don't let those feelings get too far away. Talk to your co workers and family members and it will come out. Its not really unique or new info but time with those you love and trust will allow you grieve. They often are ready to help but don't know what to say or do. Aknowledge their support and ask for their patience...it will come.
I have been around for several LODD events in my career both as a new and seasoned Paramedic. As an Honor Guard member here with ATCEMS I have been to many funerals, Memorial services and Memorial events. Its always hard. It always gets better.
Myself and the other original members of our Honor Guard knew Tracy through our shared work paying respect and Honor to collegues who paid the ultimate price here in Central Texas. We feel a measure of your pain down here as well.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers here in Austin.
Let us know what we can do for you....
Mark Hawkins
Honor Guard, AustinTravis County EMS

Comment by Lacy Lynn Frederick on July 5, 2010 at 11:08pm

I just joined this site andreally hate to ask this, but have any of you had to deal with loosing your co-workers? As you guys have heard, there was an air medical plane crash in Alpine Sunday. I work for that company and those guys were my friends. I still haven't been able to cry, my husband keeps looking at me like I'm gonna flip out any moment (he works for the same company) and my non-ems friends are treating me like I might break in half. I know they all mean well, but it is starting to anoy me....if any of you have "been there", can you give me any ideas on how to deal....thanx

Comment by Mark Elliott on November 24, 2009 at 10:06pm

Hey Skydog,
Just joined the group-never met you but your name caught my attention. Must be a fan of Duane's. Say you like Texas and Okie music--ever listen to Watermelon Slim? He's another killer slide player. Mark

Comment by Brenton Dunn on February 6, 2009 at 10:43pm

I'm glad you guys are enjoying the group page. I had to remove the original logo because it was trade marked by Mark Welch, the owner of TexasEMT.com. If anyone has any logos they'd like to suggest, let me know. Of course, unless you own it or it is public property, we can't use it here. I am creating one of my own for our use here. I hope you all enjoy the hot rod for now! BD

Comment by Joe (Skydog) Clem on January 25, 2009 at 10:16am

Hey Y'all...Skydog from South Carolina here...and why is someone from SC a member of the group for Texas medics you ask. The answer is pretty simple: In my many years as a Paramedic here in SC, I saw so many young, bright people come into EMS only to leave after a short time due to the "stress" of the job. They would always ask me "how do you stand it?" The reply was: "Find something away from EMS that you enjoy and make it your stress reliever" For me it's music...specifically the Red Dirt music that comes out of the Texas/OK area...No matter how much blood, guts, murder and mayhem I deal with during my shift, there's always the promise of taking off the uniform, putting on my "music clothes" and cranking up the Red Dirt! I've put some selected tunes on my page here on EMS United...it's not always politically correct, but it sure brings down the stress level!! And just think...y'all can hear it live!! Think about it...take care and be safe...

Joe (Skydog) Clem

Comment by Tam Musgrove on January 11, 2009 at 3:14pm

Hi Gerald, it's Tam....or MedicMagic01, lol! Great to see you here, just joined a couple of weeks ago myself, thanks to an invite from you! Ain't it great having a Texas Medic group?

Comment by Gerald Clore Jr on January 11, 2009 at 1:32pm

Finally someone made a group for Texas Medics. I am soo new to this page, I wasnt sure how it all worked. Thanks.

Comment by James on December 29, 2008 at 4:32pm

I'm in Louisiana because that is where the job was, but I am still a Liscensed Paramedic in TX.