tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post8503505965458666523..comments2023-08-16T07:41:54.806-04:00Comments on Tales Of Allure: We love NY!AllureVanSanzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343377905154824059noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-67265668109294444462011-05-19T22:36:36.961-04:002011-05-19T22:36:36.961-04:00This is such a great cause. Too soon (in my opinio...This is such a great cause. Too soon (in my opinion) after 9/11, people forgot what heroes and heroines these volunteers are. They deserve every bit of recognition and support we can give them.<br /><br />Great post, Allure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01222756304497355905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-26442610168947808102011-05-19T15:47:48.408-04:002011-05-19T15:47:48.408-04:00Thanks Malcolm, I am not sure what the national st...Thanks Malcolm, I am not sure what the national statistics are, but I heard once that approximately 70% of EMS & FD in NYS are volunteer- this helps save on our local town taxes and makes many places much more affordable to live. Many of these volunteers ALSO work in the field (like my 2 offspring). Our training is the same in order to get our certifications. Often you have both vollie and paid services in an area, they BOTH serve the communities well. For me, volunteering is a true way to give back and help our country.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-10388101868271470522011-05-19T15:28:50.568-04:002011-05-19T15:28:50.568-04:00One thing I have learned from you, Chelle, as wel...One thing I have learned from you, Chelle, as well as through your books that have such a strong EMT focus, is the fact that so many of the people respond to calls are volunteers. I don't think most people are aware of this, assuming that those responding are paid by the city, county, local hospital or some other municipal jurisdiction.<br /><br />Those volunteers provide such a wonderful service; I'm glad to are helping to tell their story.<br /><br />MalcolmMalcolm R. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840134761199335243noreply@blogger.com