#566 ft. Sergeant Gina - Why I Volunteered to Experience a Natural Disaster
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We were thrilled to have Sergeant Gina, a paramedic who is also an Emergency Medical Service section commander, in the YLB studio. Dive into her inspiring journey with the SCDF, and how her grandmother motivated her to choose this career path. She describes the heart and soul of her lifesaving work, and tells us why, despite being a mother of four, she still volunteered her time and energy to go to Turkey with an SCDF team to provide medical aid to civilians. Don't miss this captivating conversation! Our Sponsor: SCDF This episode was brought to you in partnership with SCDF. For more information, about careers with SCDF, please check out https://scdfcareers.sg/Careers with SCDF For more information, check out https://scdfcareers.sg/(00:00) Intro(00:44) EMS and Section Commander Role(01:31) Rotation & Work Schedule(03:08) Balancing Work & Family(05:54) Handling Pediatric Cases(06:51) Becoming a Paramedic(09:06) Emotional Impact of the Job(11:52) Maintaining Calm In Emergencies(21:22) Turkey Earthquake Relief(25:18) Volunteer Aid Coordination(30:26) Community Cooperation(31:20) United Amid Disaster(34:50) Differences Overseas(36:30) Singaporean Quirks(40:30) How To Give Way To An Ambulance(46:51) Upholding SoP As a Section Commander(55:54) Advancing Technologies In Emergency Services(58:05) One Shiok Thing Find us here! Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOne Shiok Thing The Densest City on EarthCarol & The End of The World | Official Trailer | NetflixStation 19 Season 1 Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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