Is often dark, often sarcastic, mostly dry in nature. Much like military, police, or fire humor. It has to be given the nature of what we do. The big challenge is to keep is light and humorous and do it out of earshot of most of the public. Especially patients and their families. Sometimes you can make a funny comment to the patient, but never at their expense. It's a tricky proposition and I fight the urge to do that.
All of that being said, I saw this shirt on a guy the other day and took a quick picture while his back was turned. He does not work for the agency named, he works in EMS somewhere else. He saw the shirt and thought it was funny, so he got one. I wish I had thought to ask him, because I'd like one too. Apparently it is, or was at least, available from the Tahoe T-Shirtery, in Tahoe City, CA. I couldn't find a website, but I'm going to give them a call when I have a chance and see if they still sell them.
There's a line under the four white ones that doesn't show up in the picture. It says, "We thank you for your support".
Anyway, here is the shirt. Judge for yourself if it's funny. 
Monday, July 6, 2009
EMS Humor
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I saw a similar shirt in Yellowstone this past weekend. It appeared to come from around Glacier NP and, I believe, changed a couple of the lines to make it a bit more topical to the area. Very funny. My sister tells me that the ER in Cody, WY used to post the top 10 reasons that visit their facility. Being gored by a Bison was high on the list. Sadly they are no longer the contract hospital for the park. My personal observations from regular visits to YNP (twice the the past week for example) tell me that Bambi, Jungle Books, et al.; are still spreading their pernicious message of natures benign goodness.
If you find out where to get 'em, let us know. I'd wear one of those!
Love that shirt!
- Don't wear your seat belt so we get to take you to the big fancy level one trauma center
Helmets, seat belts, air bags, all are overrated!
Did I ever mention that I'd like to legalize Heroin, but outlaw Narcan?
Not to mention remove all air bags and replace the one in the steering wheel with an eight inch spike.
If you're not going to wear a seat belt, might as well do the job right.
Remember: coyotes like beef jerky and cheez-its.
It's great!
I am a criminal defense lawyer. We have a pretty dark humor too by necessity.
I like it. Maybe add a line at the bottom-
"Support Your Local Paramedics"
Not exact, but similar http://www.cafepress.com/emstore/336231
I have the one from glacier.
That reminds me of a billboard along a busy multi-lane street, "Drive safely, we can wait...Smith Funeral Home."
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