Young adults step up during EMT shortage in N.Y. town
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2022
- A group of young adults stepped up during a pandemic-driven shortage of volunteer EMTs in Sackets Harbor, New York. Steve Hartman has the story.
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“Because someone needs to do it…”. Inspiring and revives hope in our youth. Awesome piece.
Someone needs to give that kid a big HUG! That's who I admire!
So, did the price of an ambulance go down? Are they going to be cheaper since they don't have to pay people money anymore? Where is the money going then?
@@GrandChessboard Volenteer ems has been a thing since precovid. The price hasnt dropped?
@@GrandChessboard Pay people anymore? Many rural EMS departments have been run by volunteer medics for years! I’m an EMT and the three counties around me are all volunteer status and has been since the EMS dept was established. Yet we as volunteer EMT’s and paramedics still have to pay for numerous continuing education and recertification fees every 2 years, not to mention other various things that come out our pockets. Covid and the volunteer basis is why so many rural areas are loosing so many medics.
@@GrandChessboard also all the equipment used has to be paid for, maintenance on the fleet and housing location of the ambulance. Volunteers have been around… well… since EMTs first became a thing.
Well done, I started as volunteer my senior year high school, I'm now in my 32nd year as career fire lieutenant / paramedic. Its great to see youth assisting their community, I'm sure a few will turn into a career as well.
John Harbaugh~ Be well. Stay safe. And take very good care.
Yah why is there an exodus of EMT workers in the first place? It's almost like they're fed up with there work environment, but what could it be? 🤔
@@degummybearA career as an EMT is not sustainable
I have a question about starting
Bless them. Their community needed help. Despite being young, they stepped up to help because there was no one else to do it. Hearing them talk, they have compassion and care about people. It's nice to hear their patients appreciating them too. It's so inspirational to see youth rising up to do good things. Instead of complaining about how bad things are, they do something to make life better. They're learning and performing life saving skills. Our children are our future, so I hope to see more like this.
Actually there is other willing to work, but not at the poor pay rates ems companies pay. The experienced medics are leaving to work at staffing agencies that pay a lot better so kids like these are filling in spots without any experienced medics to train them. It’s scary what’s happening especially because it’s so easily sugar coated with a little heart warming story like this.
@@osielalvarado1921 Exactly. And most states don't even consider them an essential service like the Fire Department. Most don't get health insurance which is ironic. It's a poorly designed system which caused its own worker shortage and they rarely get any attention so there's no incentive to fix it.
I believe the group of proud and awesome parents of these kids need applause- wonderful children (young adults) you’ve raised!!!
I loved being an EMT but they pay was trash. No way to have a family on that pay. Imagine making $1 over minimum wage while saving lives and risking yours. It’s abuse !!!
It's so important what you do. You should be paid more.
Depends on what dept ya go to.
Ya know...there are some fire first responder depts that used to have nearly too many personnel, but when ACA required health ins. wrt # of employees, they peeled back to the point where they could barely function. Gotta love the GOP/GQP. "if it's not what I want, burn it all down" (almost literally)
Back pain?
That same interviewer is gonna turn around and say they’re killing the town budget.
There is hope for humanity with these young human beings on the planet. Their parents did a good job and we should all be grateful for their example of citizenship, maturity and collective consciousness.
Working for free while the EMT services make more money? The price of an ambulance is not going down any is it? Where's the money gong then? $20 an hour for EMT in NY is a joke. In-and-Out burger pays more. This country is in huge trouble.
Pay EMT's and medics a livable wage. It's super cool they are helping and volunteering but the sad truth is EMT's make less than a lot of customer service jobs in my area. I come into your home, and take you or your loved ones out of a bad situation, give them medical care, and transport to a hospital.
This is not a career you do for money, but I don't think using literal children as volunteers to supplement paying first responders is a good option.
Like, is it NOT SCARY that no one is willing to do it for the money? People with real training cannot afford to work on a box, and that hurts society as a whole.
First response medical care should not pay LITERALLY LESS THAN TARGET AND WAL-MART.
Yessss. Say it louder for the people who have no idea what this job is like. You see some of the worst of the worst and you get payed less than McDonald's. And in order to be an emt you have to have higher education. I do it because I want too. But we certainly don't get paid enough for all the time spent away from home
These young people are heroes and they don’t even know it! And in my opinion, that’s the best kind! Kudos to the parents for raising responsible young men and women!
It's a great story, but the real problem is how EMS is treated. The pay is terrible, the hours long, and the call volume is rising everywhere. There wouldn't be a need in this country for more EMS workers if they fixed these problems. Although I love my work, many have a hard time and have to work additional jobs in order to make it to their next paycheck.
I’ve been a Tech for 43yrs now I wish we would see more younger techs here . Thankyou ladies and Gentlemen for your service
Chuck Smith~ Be well. Stay safe. And take very good care.
All Right!!! Seniors would be willing to volunteer in hospitals if hospitals would let them in again..we need medical volunteers!!
Let's not give up on our youth!
Address the real problems including but not limited to the low pay of EMTs and paramedics and there wouldn’t be a national EMS shortage
These young people are making our world a better place!
These children stepped up to confront death. Quite heroic. I do hope the county, or state- maybe local mental health center.... will step up and offer these kids a safe space to digest what they confront each day. 💜
I salute these young ones. Even me, I was only 17 years old when I started volunteering in EMS. I hope they will continue being a good example to the youth world. 😎
They’re awesome for doing this! I wish we could pay EMT a living wage so that we would not have a shortage. How sad is our health care system?
Yes these young adults are awesome but thx for pointing out the bigger picture. I bet if toddlers had to volunteer to be firefighters and EMT’s people in the comments would be praising those babies as hero’s or how cute they are in they lil uniforms but no one is going to point out why that is. Sad
We can, all we have to do is to raise taxes enough to pay all the people necessary for at least two every hour 24 7 in locations around an area close enough to be effective. Most cities can't afford police.
Want an awesome group of young adults. Many years ago, I was a volunteer EMT, only right out of HS. Saw the wonders of helping to bring a new life into the world and explain to others that loved ones had passed. The story brought a big smile to my face remembering when I was them. Thank you for sharing this very positive story of young people doing great things.
Bless all of them they are all special.
Absolutely amazing group of people to step up and do that credit towards all of them
That is truly amazing!!! Good for them, They were raised right and I sincerely hope that they continue as they go. What an amazing bunch of young adults!!!!!
Good for them!! We need more kids like that!!
These High Schoolers ROCK! Very inspiring!
The world is a better place having Steve Hartman around. This clip tells me the upcoming generation will be awesome, what an amazing story.
“Nobody else will do it if we don’t.” That’s deep and true. Most people do not realize how badly us rural agencies are struggling. We’re close to crisis levels EMS personnel wise. Even nearby paid EMS services are struggling to hire people, which further hurts us by increasing our call volume when they have to call for mutual aid. Not a good situation.
The young people have to be appreciated and valued. America will be their's to care for. Good work!
Just not paid though...
There are still some selfless people on this Earth. And I will never give up on our younger generation even though their lifestyles and interests are different than mine. Way to go guys and gals. I love this !!!!
As an urban EMT, I absolutely congratulation these fine young EMT's for stepping up!
aw what a beautiful souls...God bless you all.. thank you.. :) shout out from Flordia
OH MY GOSH, YOU WONDERFUL YOUNG ADULTS!!! I APPLAUD YOUR BRAVERY AND COMPASSION!
Omgosh I just want to hug them. 🤗. Amazing young men and ladies.
I’ve been on my first aid squad in NJ for about 8 years now and some of the high school cadets we’ve had over the years are some of the most devoted hardest working kids I’ve ever seen and some of the best EMT’s I’ve ever worked with
“69% say they’re struggling to find help” MAYBE because most places make you pay for the school where as FD’s train you for free, or because of politics with the towns over billing/vetting/funding. I was on my squad right up until we got shut down because even though we were costing the town ZERO dollars, they hated that we were there.
Wow, wow. What an awesome group of young people! Filling in the responsibly. Wow!
These young men and women are wonderful, this is the generation that will answer American hard times
There is hope for our future. Really amazing teens!
This is so heartbreaking. Well done youth fellow leaders of America. As a retired person I am so proud of all of you. I've always heard that the young will lead the way. Once again this gives hope. Tears of joy. You are wise beyond your years. Thank you.
Someone needs give these kids a free ride to college!
Thank you for your hard work! At least we got you to rescue us! Good work!
I became a volunteer firefighter during my early senior year of high school just about a year ago. I still love doing it to this day.
Ryan B~ Be well. Stay safe. And take very good care.
Their selfless spirit is so admirable.
WOW! These youngsters are an inspiration.
god bless these men and women, I cant even call them kids anymore, what they are doing is amazing
That is very respectable. It’s nice seeing the younger generation doing this field. I have nothing but respect for them
These kids are legends.
You all are hero’s.. what a blessing you are to people! And a wonderful example for younger children
Thank you for your guises service all those volunteer
We have youngsters doing the same here very proud of all of them glad to see, I wouldn't mentally handle the death...
How are people saying this is "hopeful" and not a scathing indictment of our society?
Wonderful story! I have always lived in major metropolitan cities but find myself weekending or vacationing in small rural areas where these positions are voluntary. Wonderful to see these young men and women discovering they were of age and taking the required training. This may even lead to a career as First Responders, Nurses or Doctors! Gratitude for Good Deeds!
Thoughtful and kind but give them 5-10 years. They will realize that “Thank you” doesn’t pay the bills outside of their parents umbrella, doesn’t pay the student loans, doesn’t provide you the ability to be part of the community instead of just serving it and being badmouth’ed day in and out, doesn’t provide a way to cope with the memories… Good luck.
Disney Channel was way ahead of it's time when they released the show "In A Heartbeat"
That still is one of my favorite shows. I'm glad that it's a reality.
It’s pretty amazing to see younger people step up to do things others won’t I think there kind of like modern day super heroes
Oh my Lord... these young people give me hope for a better day. How amazing are they!! How proud their parents and Families must be!! Congratulations and Thank you to these young people for stepping up to help and to their parents for raising them ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
God Bless you Steve Hartman.
How selfish for the older ones who just decided not to show up anymore. You had a commitment follow through!!!
Good job thank you for your EMT Service and Respect 🙏 👏 and stay safe out there
Wow, these young people are so inspiring. So selfless, too.
Wait until these young people find out emt and paramedic underpay a lot.
Breaks my heart
Many props to these youngsters from a old head in the field
I know On The Road is a CBS program but these stories should be shared in all networks and PBS daily. People need to hear them because they give HOPE to a dying world.
It's time that networks put their money and ratings aside and join forces on this one to help save and encourage our country. Political parties vote party over people for power and our young people die and suffer for it. Please pray with me for change for our nation's sake and for the world. God bless.
I'm so proud of them!
Such an amazing group of guys and gals. Keep up the great work. There is nothing no more satisfying than saving a life. Kudos to each of you. =)
That is wonderful big time.Hats off too all of you.❤️😇
This is messed up, EMTs should be paid more and have the supplies to do their job and be safe, this isn't inspiring, this shows how America IS a dystopia
It’s sad that the EMS industry is so poorly funded that it’s difficult to staff ambulances all across the US. EMS is going backwards. Unlicensed personnel out there left and right. Their hearts are in the right place, but the system has failed. Pay Medics what they are worth and their wouldn’t be such a shortage. When you can make more working at chic fil a then you can as an EMT it shows you how twisted the EMS industry has become. Heart warming stories like this are not the solution, when you are in an emergency trust me, you don’t want a high school kid showing up to help you because the trained personnel with years of experience are off working for staffing agencies that pay them 10 times what their departments pay them.
It's kind of like hearing all those "feel-good" stories about people raising medical funds using GoFundMe and lemonade stands. It's dystopian.
This is great that they stepped into this role but this should be sounding the alarms of a systematic failure in EMS across the country not just that community. I work on a career department that has been short staffed every day for almost 2 years.
What amazing people
You guys are so wonderful!
How sad they won’t pay adults a fair wage that they have to put children into such a difficult role, and not pay them at all.
As a paramedic , I want to applaud you kids for taking a stand in the right direction . The EMS profession as a whole really needs your help since a lot of people are burning out and quitting because of COVID . Take your training and go forth to become doctors , nurses , and paramedics . The keys are in your hands and good luck !
No, people are burning out and quitting because they are underpaid and overworked. COVID was the catalyst/cherry on top. I just got hired on by one of the big 3 letter agencies that I won't name and I start out at 14.63/hr as a basic. Meanwhile people at Starbucks are starting at 16/hr. Something has got to change.
Amazing kids. ♥️
My son really wants do this after high school, his last year is this year. They need to recruit in the high schools. He absolutely is one of the most kindest and hardworking souls I ever met. Train them well and they could replace the old pro's.
Recruiting in the high schools is a great idea. I always thought we should have recruited young people in the inner city and rural areas for those IT jobs that were left unfilled, the ones where we issued H1B visas for. Nothing against the people who came over for those jobs, I just thought we should have been doing more to train people at home for well paying work. Any skilled job that we don't have enough trained people for, recruit from the high schools and provide paid training.
I became an EMT in high school and while the class was hard, it definitely is worth it to be able to go out there and help others.
Speaking as an upstate NY resident myself, our local volunteer ambulance crew 100% saved my life. This service requires considerable time, specialized education, great courage, and the acceptance of personal risk. These folks are the BEST!!!
Because who is going to do it if we don't!!!!! Woooow.... tell me what's more rewarding than helping your fellow Human being. No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends.
In these dark times, our youth could save the day!
We’ve got the same kinda issues and thing going at our department, I started at 18 and two years have gone by and it’s seeming that the young are going to be the ones reviving it all
EMT 들이 더 많아졌으면 좋겠네요, 또 한국도 반드시 의료인으로 발전하길. 파이팅!
Very impressive young adults!
I worked volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad back in the sixties and so did my niece in the eighties. Its a job that is a lot of waiting and bits of stressful work which makes having enough paid staff difficult. Large citied can as most run constantly, but small towns may get a call a week.
Humanity has the most beautiful traits...🇿🇦
Americans make America great! Thanks for the cool stories.
Thank them.
Awesome story!
Good for them 👍they should be very proud of themselves they really are making a difference in helping out in a time of need😷🤒🤕. Their parents should be very proud of them they raised great kids.👏👏👏
Bruh they’ll hire a dog to work before they pay an emt more money lol
A feel good story covering up the need for real systemic change.
I think its great young ppl took on such a responsibility,but sad our government help put them in that position
Volunteer work that requires an initial investment of $5k then yearly education requirements. The government made it not worth it.
These are the same people that boomers call lazy. Thank you for stepping up we appreciate you!!
Way to step up guys and gals!
America we need to solve the pay wage gap for these upcoming youths who are stepping up to the plate already.
Let young people work, they’re more capable than you think.
Amazing
New York tough!! Amazing story.
Yeah also because older volunteers in past years have treated young guys so poorly that’s how they got to this point where they are struggling to find help. These squads for the most part where created during the war for the young to have a chance of doing something that wasn’t front line infantry
Thats good and all, but once they experience overwork for little pay and being used by employers. U won't be so eager as much. But tis is volunteering so be careful yall.
I’m actually in an emt class right now with the Philadelphia Fire Explorers.
Awesome.