Rev Andy

Priest in the Church of Ireland, Armagh Diocese. Bank Paramedic. RTs not an endorsement. Views and opinions very much my own.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Getting called sir in America has been an experience. Whilst I quite like it, the socialist in me doesn’t!

Although, having said that, the level of respect and general politeness of the people I’ve met, has been a huge blessing.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Every boys dream, got to drive this monster of a fire truck today!

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@mb_nias_cex @NIAS999 Hope you have a long and healthy retirement. Thank you for all your support over the last number of years. It was an honour to serve under you.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@Reneg_AdeO45 Was there a promise of a Covid medal? I know the National Ambulance Service in the RoI got one.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Nice to have met one of the many NQPs floating about NI. Made me feel like an ‘old hand’.

Not helped with the qualification being grandfathered the same as IHCD.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@revdwillrm Obligatory “swish and swosh” as well!

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@luke_bannerCAA Always full time! Every Sunday if you believe the rumours!

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Responding as a CFR has come to an end for me. What an amazing experience, and gave me a whole new insight into prehospital care.

Blown away by the volunteers who get up in the middle of the night to help complete strangers.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@niaschair @NIAS999 Great crew to have chosen! Always a pleasure bumping into them, both on and off duty.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@robertgmason Surprisingly easy once I got logged in. Actually, I’d even say I enjoyed using it!

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Trying to get my head around this. Last time I used an ePRF (o/s of training) was in WMAS in 2009.

Can’t be that difficult…

[ChristianAmbAssn @ChristianAmbUK]

Following on from the Incident yesterday in Southport the CAA have issued a statement from our North West Regional Lead, addressing the incident.

Our members both in the North West and Nationally are being supported by their Regional Leads.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Pleased to say the least at my new role with the @ChristianAmbUK

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@markturner30 Much better now I’m only once or twice a month!! Appreciate the patient interaction a lot more being away from the stress and hassle everyday. The service is changing massively, but very much for the positive.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Last day in WMAS in 2012, finished a night shift, left early to avoid ‘goodbyes’ and started in NIAS two days later.

The station is now a shoe warehouse I believe, but the Eagle mentality continues from those I’ve kept in touch with.

Also can’t believe how skinny I use to be!

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@VAPiperYTPC I do! Found a cracker one in a charity shop. Absolute bargain. Wear it every evening.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@TMJamesNI They have their moments. Depends who the controller is…

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Got to love ambulance control addressing you as ‘Reverend’ on the radio whilst on a bank shift.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

@nic_lucc Always amazing and humbling to say those words standing behind the altar. That moment of consecration about to take place. The tone in church changed. The very real presence of the Spirit guiding the celebrant. Simply wonderful.

[Rev Andy @RevAndyCoI]

Hoping some people turn up for the 6-30 service in @BallymenaParish…

…so far it’s me, a sermon and an advent candle.

My preaching mustn’t be as good as I first thought! 😂