April 2020

Whether it’s how we do our job or take care of our own families, it’s hard to think about anything but the COVID-19 virus. Quite literally, life as we know it changed, at least for the time being. Where you once would’ve seen some of the world’s most bustling streets, packed with cars, pedestrians, bicycles and, yes, even the electric scooters, we now see a scene you’d expect to find on the set of a post-apocalypse Hollywood movie. It’s eerie. It’s sad. It’s not our city, but it is definitely not our future either.

What if, during this potentially life-threatening pandemic, you didn’t have the option of “sheltering in place” because your job depended upon you showing up and handling distress calls from the public such as requests for emergency medical responses, possibly without the protection of appropriate medical attire.

Or what if you’re summoned to a critical incident with multiple shooting victims or a serious traffic accident where immediate medical intervention is required such as pressurizing wounds to stem the bleeding.

Mark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at journal@sfpoa.org. Download the calendar.