FAST Archives: Parkland

In this deeply impactful episode of The FAST Archives, we focus on the tragic events of the Parkland school shooting on February 14, 2018, through the lens of Peter Antevy, who served as the EMS Medical Director on the scene that day. With his vast expertise in pre-hospital pediatrics and emergency medicine, Peter offers a detailed and respectful reflection on that tragic day, shedding light on what unfolded, what could have been improved, and the critical importance of being prepared for such events. The talk also pays tribute to the efforts of Max Schachter, whose son Alex was among the victims. Max has since dedicated himself to preventing future tragedies, and Peter highlights his efforts to make a difference in school safety. In the show notes, you'll find resources mentioned in the talk and additional materials that have been provided to support responders and communities in preparing for and preventing similar tragedies. We present this episode in memory of the 17 lives lost and in support of the families and communities affected by the Parkland shooting. Show notes: Safe Schools for Alex: https://www.safeschoolsforalex.org/ The Panic App/Rave Mobile Safety: https://www.ravemobilesafety.com/ Pulsara Wristbands: https://www.pulsara.com/why-wristbands/ "We all need to learn 'Stop the Bleed'" Article: https://www.ems1.com/mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/fla-medical-director-on-60-minutes-we-all-need-to-learn-stop-the-bleed-bLUgR7O0Lxa9J14S/ Life is like A Rollercoaster A poem by Alex Schachter Life is like a roller coaster It has some ups and downs Sometimes you can take it slow or very fast It maybe hard to breath at times But you have to push yourself and keep going Your bar is your safety It’s like your family and friends You hold on tight and you don’t let go But sometimes you might throw your hands up Because your friends and family will always be with you Just like that bar keeping you safe at all times It maybe too much for you at times: the twists, the turns, the upside downs But you get back up You keep chugging along Eventually it comes to a stop You won’t know when or how But you will know that’ll be time to get off and start anew Life is like a roller coaster