Hi guys,
I just earned my EMT-B rating, but I have been a volunteer driver on my Rescue Squad for a while. I have a major concern about my partner. He recently broke up with his girlfriend of 2 weeks, and he started hanging out with another guy on the squad, who has a past criminal record. Lately he has gone out drinking A LOT. Like, 3-4 nights a week. Im not talking about a glass of wine or beer at dinner. He gets pretty intoxicated. At first, I didnt think it was a big deal. But last night he left his work, told me he was coming to run calls with me at the squad. I found out this morning he went out and got drunk with his buddy, so he ditched his shift. I dont know what to do. I dont have any experience handling issues like this, and I dont want to ruin his good reputation. Should I tell my Captain? I dont know what to do
I just earned my EMT-B rating, but I have been a volunteer driver on my Rescue Squad for a while. I have a major concern about my partner. He recently broke up with his girlfriend of 2 weeks, and he started hanging out with another guy on the squad, who has a past criminal record. Lately he has gone out drinking A LOT. Like, 3-4 nights a week. Im not talking about a glass of wine or beer at dinner. He gets pretty intoxicated. At first, I didnt think it was a big deal. But last night he left his work, told me he was coming to run calls with me at the squad. I found out this morning he went out and got drunk with his buddy, so he ditched his shift. I dont know what to do. I dont have any experience handling issues like this, and I dont want to ruin his good reputation. Should I tell my Captain? I dont know what to do