NYC EMT Controversy: Nikki Lorenzini

When I originally heard about this, I wanted to vomit. All I could think was, “I thought they had a responsibility, on or off duty, to help save lives?” I mean, seriously, why would you become an EMT, or any other type of life saving professional, and not care about a human being when you are not working? I always thought that when you see a person almost die, you would have some type of concern. I think that they would have a responsibility even when off duty. What is the point of wanting to save lives if you only want to do it while working? You would think being on the job would inspire you to want to save lives off of the job as well.

To be reasonable, I think they should only be fired from their jobs. To go any further with a punishment would be a bit much. Yes, they walked away from a dying person. Yes, they were on break, but there were times when I worked through breaks at work. I only work as an accountant, but if my work is not getting done, I will make a point to get my work done, even if I have to stay later, or work through lunch or breaks. I know if I slacked on my job or had a bad attitude with it, I would be gone. Why can’t that standard be held to these EMT’s? I believe that they slacked on their job and need to be held accountable. I don’t think a suspension is big enough of a punishment. This family lost a mother, daughter, sister, a friend, so why can’t two people loose their jobs for not holding up their job duties?

This whole situation makes me disappointed. To know that our medical professionals are starting act this way makes me worried if I ever am in need of their services.

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