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Someone did mention internet as well, I dont remember what page it was on. I agree that its all wrong, imagine standing up before a jury (during a sexual harassment case), and having to explain why porno is acceptable in your organization, regardless of the format it is presented in. I know if my daughter came home and told me that the manager and male employees at her fast food restaurant were watching porn on a tv that was clearly visible to everyone working there, I think I would have a problem -- why is it ok in Fire and EMS ?

This depends on who the service puts you with. Hopefully you will ride with a service that has intelligent management who will put you with a preceptor or atleast a medic who likes to teach. If so, while on call, keep your mout shut and observe, make a short list of questions to ask after the call. If you are with a sorry service, I wouldnt ask alot of questions. You will probably be smarter (bookwise) than their old goats who havent opened a book in ten years, thus they will be intimidated by you. Realize going in, that the book way is not usually the streetway (we can argue which is right or wrong all night), so when you ask questions do not ask as if you have noted something wrong, just ask in a general way (example: I found it interesting that you administered calcium chloride to that cardiac arrest patient, what symptoms led you to that treatment choice? versus I just finished taking ACLS, and my teacher says that Calcium isnt used anymore, why are you assholes behind the times ?). I dont think you should have to buy lunch or do extra chores, it is nice for you to volunteer if you wish. Good Luck !

Wow, this is a good topic, I havent thought about it before reading this forum, but I guess it is wrong. This type of behavior is not professional, which is proven by all of our's admission that we wouldnt watch it in front of our bosses, political bosses, or company Chaplain. Good thread !

Has anyone used one of the portable cooler/heaters (Intended for car or camping use) to keep IV fluids warm ? If so, which brand worked, how reliable was it ?