I take a look around me, at all the people who are not complaining and getting the job done, which makes me stop focusing on myself and focus on them. Also, I think about the future patients I am going to have and if I have done everything I can to be prepared to save them.

You dont, your mind will wander all the time. I did it every time something happened that was out of my control. You just remember to keep your body moving and make sure your mind gets back on track.

I always would think of the injuries as a more mechanical issue than just a person screaming and in pain. In the moment you need to do what you have to do in order to save the person’s life. So you have to put aside feelings for that time in order to get things done. After you finish the moment, you will need to speak with someone and make sure you don't let that experience seep in too deep and create a problem. At the end of the day, you just gotta make it happen.

It is good to be afraid to fail, it means you care and it will make you push yourself further because of it. When I get the feeling that I might not be extremely confident at something, I never allow myself to not do it, because that sets a mental precedent where you will allow yourself to quit spontaneously. It sounds too simple but sometimes you just need to put one foot in front of the other and get the job done even if it is not perfect.

Strong team mentality and complete dedication to the mission.

Be willing to sacrifice time, money, and everything you have, in order to bring someone home to their families.