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t m c ยป p u l s e | a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 20 What brought you to Life Flight? I was drawn to Life Flight by the unique opportunity to be able to fly and help people at the same time, while operating the very best aircraft in the industry. I know that at the end of the day I have had the chance to make a difference, while doing some- thing that I really enjoy. I've been with Memorial Hermann for 24 years, and I've stayed here for so long because of the great people I get to work with and the variety of flying that this job offers. What is the most rewarding part of this job? I think there are standout moments every month. I do this job because I feel that I can give back a little bit to the community. There are a lot of places that people can fly and can make more money, but this is truly a job that can be very rewarding. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Number one would be spending time with my family. Number two would be scuba diving. My wife and I scuba dive a lot. We're going to Fiji in October. Also, I do enjoy golf when I can. BOBBY WISDOM pilot What brought you to Life Flight? I've been a flight nurse for about ten years and my goal was to always fly for Life Flight. So just being part of the organization, I knew that they were the top in the field but they have so many more tools for us to do our job, and with it being a teaching facility so many cool things come along. It's where I wanted to be. What is the most rewarding part of this job? Knowing that you can make difference with the little bit of time that you have with a patient is rewarding. You can make a huge difference in their ability upon discharge to be at their maximum functional level. So what you do in those couple of minutes, your ability to quickly decide what is going on with them and treat it appropriately, will make a difference in their outcomes. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I work on my house a lot. I enjoy gardening. I do a lot of artwork. I have a love for cars and a need for speed, so I have a fast boat and car. That's what I like to do in my spare time, although I don't really have any. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for my family. PAT SHERRER Flight nurse Three's a Crew: Inside Memorial Hermann Life Flight 7 Mechanics 12 Dispatchers 17 Paramedics 17 Flight Nurses 16 Pilots The Life Flight Team 5 Administrators