When that EMT-Idiot, is on disability with a back injury struggling to pay his bills and living in his parents' basement for the rest of his life, you can feel good about yourself knowing you did the smart thing and got help when it was needed and will continue to have a rewarding life and career.
Even if the company you work for fires you for that, rest assured they don't give a crap about you if you get injured. They will just hire another person with a patch and a pulse.
All reputable EMS companies would rather you call for help than get hurt. Any employee who is promoting the machosadist approach to lifting is a person clearly demonstrating their advice isn't worth crap.
If you recall your training, "Identify the need for additional resources."
That is there for a reason. If you need help ask for it. Make sure you use proper technique always. Your strength will come with time. You may require additional resources today, but not in a year for the same patient.
