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I found out about it from one of my instructors in EMT school. He said we can buy books and get a lot of info about EMS.

Wonder why they even let the journalist refer to a "chat site" for any sort of information what so ever. I remember when I was doing reports we could NEVER use the internet. We had to use accredible databases and witnesses. There are sooo many people in here that chat and post that have nothing to do with EMS what so ever.....they don't even know what most drugs are. We have ALL said stuff in here....and I must say it's pretty funny crap at the time but not so funny in this case since it was used by a reporter. Point is...everyone says silly things to be funny. Most of us know they truely don't mean it. I'm sure she could have found something worse even had she looked far enough, just like we can find some crazy stuff about reporters if we cared to look thoughout the internet chats and stuff for reporters. I think it was very tacky of her to publish what she did. However...we all know reporters. Most of them are a bunch of ambulance/police chasin' dogs looking for dirty laundry. This is just another example of poor journalism and the lack of professionality out there.... * I miss Dust! COME BACK!!!!!

The stalking song -Police (aka: every breath you take)

Yep, I have a kid and he's wonderful. And no, I do not beat him into submission, I'm just a damn good parent and he's a wonderful child. He knows how to behave. Now the kids with disabilities....they may not have the control that my son does but what about the other children that were running around? Yep, that falls on the parent's lap. Being an ex-flight attendant, I must say the safety issues here are HUGE. There are SOOO many things that can go wrong with people, expecially kids, running around. Ever notice how we get cranky when everyone is standing in the isles???? Yea, thats because we can't get to our emergency equipment, we can't see what everyone is doing, and we obviously couldn't get something or someone in time of an emergency. Basically, we can't do our job. Kids are curious...they get into everything. They get into the wrong thing....and there could be severe problems for the entire plane. Is it our job to watch your children? Nope, not our job, it's the parents. We have a crap load of other stuff to be concerned with...it's not all about serving peanuts and coffee I can assure you. Now...lets question the airlines. They had to know they were letting 2 adults and a handful of kids travel, 2 of which have disabilities. They should have thought about the possibilites before offering the tickets, but thats the airlines being greedy. Basically, I see it from both view points. I place no blame on the children with disabilities....they can't help themselves. The other children could have though with the right direction from thier mother. Thats the bottom line. They were warned to keep them under control.

Having been a Flight Attendant before I was furloughed back after 9/11, I can honestly say....30,000 ft is NOT the place for disruptive kids and idiot parents who refuse to take care of said kids. I've worked several flights where kids have been left to their own accord with no entertainment. The flight crew are NOT babysitters. If you know you're going to be on a long flight with children...disabled or not, come prepaired. Pack a freakin' Gameboy or something!

Leatherman

I'll miss you Echo. If you ever need anything, I'm right down the road! Take care, Peg

Not illegal to impersonate a Medic????? Holy crap! What about a doctor or a nurse? This guy really has a big brass pair to pull that off for 17 months. I am curious to know if there was anyone seriously injured while in his care.

Washington, D.C. -- The following is a news release from the American College of Emergency Physicians: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) today announced it has recognized Raymond L. Fowler, MD, FACEP, co-director for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Section of EMS, Homeland Security and Disaster Medicine, as a “Hero of Emergency Medicine.” The campaign, which is part of ACEP’s 40th anniversary, recognizes emergency physicians who have made significant contributions to emergency medicine, their communities and their patients. “Emergency physicians are on the front lines of America’s health care system, providing the essential community service of emergency care,” says ACEP President Linda L. Lawrence, MD. “The dedication, passion and commitment Dr. Fowler has shown embodies the vision of ACEP’s founders and the ideals of our specialty.” Dr. Fowler, who is also associate professor of emergency medicine/surgery and allied health at UT Southwestern and Parkland Emergency Department in Dallas, was one of the most productive and EMS-oriented Georgia ACEP presidents, as well as the original national program director for the Basic Trauma Life Support organization. He helped found the EMS State of the Science (“Gathering of Eagles”) conference, and the Eagles group created ACEP’s first-ever “Advanced EMS Medical Directors Course.” Dr. Fowler was named EMS Medical Director of the Year by the State of Texas, and received the prestigious national Neely Award from NAEMSP. When 40,000 Hurricane Katrina evacuees fled to the Dallas Convention Center, Dr. Fowler led the team that arranged their medical care. He and dozens of physician colleagues created a temporary hospital, pharmacy, eye clinic, mental health sector, rehab center, and pediatric care zone. Dr. Fowler is not only a tireless public servant and prolific medical educator, but he is also a humble, caring and sincere human being. “The American College of Emergency Physicians is celebrating 40 years of advancing emergency care, and the nation’s emergency physicians are dedicated to saving even more lives and to improving emergency care for the next 40 years,” said Dr. Lawrence. “Tens of thousands of lives are saved each year by emergency physicians and 115 million patients are treated in the nation’s emergency departments. Emergency physicians are medical specialists who are experts in their field.” ACEP is a national medical specialty society representing emergency medicine with more than 25,000 members. ACEP is committed to advancing emergency care through continuing education, research and public education. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACEP has 53 chapters representing each state, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. A Government Services Chapter represents emergency physicians employed by military branches and other government agencies. ACEP’s 40th Anniversary is sponsored by Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems. www.ultrasonix.com.

Pepper.....Butthole Surfers

YAHOOOO! Congrats. :D/

DALLAS -- Dallas firefighters said they are angry over a charity that claims it helps injured firefighters but pockets most of the money raised. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blog: Grant Stinchfield Video: Firefighter Charity Pockets Most Donations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to an NBC 5 review, less than $6 of every $100 donated to the Disabled Firefighters Fund went to help disabled firefighters. D.D. Pierce of the Dallas Firefighters Association said the charity makes firefighters "very, very, very, angry." "You want to grab them by the nape of the neck," he said. An NBC 5 review of the most recent documents the charity has filed with the federal government shows that the group raised just more than $2.2 million in 2006. The Disabled Firefighters Fund spent $1.9 million on fundraising and more than $193,000 on management expenses, leaving less than $130,000 to be spent on the cause. "Using a disabled firefighter as part of their ploy to make money for themselves and not that firefighter -- that upsets us to no end," Pierce said. NBC 5 has received numerous complaints about harassing telephone calls from telemarketers from the Disabled Firefighters Fund. Barb Little said she received a call from the Disabled Firefighters Fund. She said the group's story was "very good and very believable." "They are preying on the sympathies of the people there to make money for themselves," Pierce said. But Little said that while the cause sounded great, the telemarketer did not. "He was pushy, and I didn't like it, and I hung up on him," she said. NBC 5's numerous attempts to contact the Disabled Firefighters Fund and its officers were unsuccessful. The charity's main telephone number does not even go to voicemail. "I don't know how they get away with it," Little said. "I really don't." Everything the Disabled Firefighters Fund is legal. But NBC 5 has been told that most reputable charities strive to give more than 80 percent of the donations to fund their cause.

The way it is explained to people about to take the computerized test is that there is a max of 130 questions. There is not a set number of questions each person has to answer...its based on your knowledge. If you know your schit, you answer at least 90 if I remember correctly. From that point, if you got any wrong, they ask you more questions pertaining to that particular subject. The more you get wrong, the more you have to answer. This is what I was told by instructers, people from NR, and.......it holds true if you question your peers about the test and how many questions they had to answer. Everyone I know that had to answer the least amout of questions, say in the 90s, passed. Everyone else that had to answer more questions like in the 120s up to the max...failed. I was asked 93, passed. Of course I'm not perfect....this is just what I have been told by the people who got me preped for my test. Of course they don't tell you if you passed or not right then but people usually know when they've failed. Anyone from NR out there that can elaberate a bit on the computerized testing??

The more you get wrong, the more they ask you on that particular subject up to 130 questions. After that....you know you failed. It's how the computerized NR test works.

My lawyer promised all evidence of said activities have been destroyed.

Korn......come undone

I kissed a girl.....Katy Parish (?).....and no, I didn't...well, once.....but it was duing my experimental stage after high school.......yea, thats the ticket!

so long as you didn't go over 130 questions you are good. The less amount of questions you had to answer, the better your grade will be! Good luck. Peg

Did I shave my legs for this?.......can't remeber but OMG does it fit.

So mum's the word, eh??

What about an EMS tax? Do cities/counties/states do this? I'm oblivious.

I remember going through EMT-B training when I encountered my first DOA. Oddly enough, after the call we went for ice cream. No questions asked about how I felt about it or anything. I was perfectly fine with it, wasn't "tramatized" or anything. I guess what I'm trying to say is some people take death and the sight of it differently. On one hand you have someone offering you assistance if you need it, on the other, a quick ice cream before the next call. I personally think if you are fine and understand what has happened and why, you shouldn't be forced into CISD. But....if you have any doubts about the way you feel about it at all, I would suggest you go for the CISD. Best wishes.

Lady.............Little River Band

OMG! So maybe thats why I can't keep a bf. You guys really don't like it up the ass???? LOL, just kidding!

I get it...Chevelle