One of the things I found myself talking to John Mitchell about last week in Baltimore was the fact that the blogosphere is actually comprised of alot of different spheres filled with all types of blogs. There are the obvious Techie Blogs, the Foodie Blogs, the Craft Blogs, the Political Blogs, the Humor Blogs, the Personal Blogs, the Photo Blogs, and of course the Mommy Blogs… and that is really only just scratching the surface of the blogosphere as a whole. We, as public safety and public health professionals, are a very small percentage of the greater blogosphere and it’s important that we recognize great contributions of content and share it. So here are some really great posts from the EMS Blogosphere that appeared over the previous week:

• Rogue Medic continued to provide a clearer picture of the Pittsburgh EMS situation by responding to anonymous comments from those who don’t do the job. Additionally TOTWTYTR hits the nail on the head by pointing out that Public Safety Director Michael Huss continues to throw around blame instead of accepting responsibility. I can think of no other bloggers I’d want backing my social media less department at such a time, and maybe someday one of the trade magazines or publications will take a stand for a department and write an original story instead of just reposting the Associated Press drivel. Chief McCaughan, my offer still stands
• Sean Eddy from Medic Madness asks a very important question… who do YOU work for? The answer may surprise some of you… and it may just make you rethink how you care for your patients
• Ms Paramedic has an inspirational post about making thunder as opposed to stealing it. I can relate to that post on a number of levels. Everytime I think I may have pushed the boundaries or have backed a lost cause, I am reminded of a saying my mother once told me: Every mighty oak was once a nut that stood its ground. Nuts make thunder, just in case you didn’t know…

And finally…

• I would be remiss not to mention Steve Whitehead’s fabulous monthly February Roundup in case you missed anything during that month…

Have a safe week!