--- Steve Vertigo utilitymuffinresearch@yahoo.com wrote:
Ha. "Wikipedia Emergency Medical Technicians." JTE (just to explain), I was maybe thinking the firefighter thing was kind of a novelty act. When the high tide of post 911 nationalism eventually goes back out to sea, the seaweed and rotting orcas left behind dont usually get doused with retardant and hooked up to plasma. But then again they dont get "shepherded" off either. :) I suppose shepherds have more to do -- firefighters conduct their normal lives and toss foam on occasion -- shephership requires devotion and dedication, while firefighters only need a pager -- So, yeah I suppose firefighters might fit the WP better.
Well, how about janitors? Seems to imply that not only do we take the trash out, we're not positioning ourselves in a position that can be perceived as paternal or as a figure of authority.
For those who prefer to be more down-to-earth, they can be known as the garbage men or trash collectors.
For those whose egos resist such labels, how about maintenance technician?
Finally, for those who don't want to be associated with trash or dirt and prefer the more esteemed world of the medical profession: nurses.
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