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Because of people like you?

Dang AK, you must drive in the real world, like me! I pass on the right a lot, mostly for the events like AK described. I have had partners that were taught to never pass on the right. They will make 10 cars move out of their way, when there is a turn lane open on the right. It is nerve racking. If you drive with caution, use common sense, there is no problem with it. Yes, drivers used to be taught to pull to the right. Most are not taught that any more. I have never put a scratch on an ambulance in 20 years. You must use common sense when driving and not live by myths that are pushed on new people.

FL or NC are both good choices. They are very much alike when it comes to EMS. They are both progressive states, that take an interest in EMS. Unlike SC, that is playing catch up with the rest of the country!

I'm a Low Life--- Kid Rock!

As AK said, Central and South FL is mainly Fire/EMS. Except for a few agencies. If you are not picky where in the state you want to live, North FL and the Panhandle are still mainly County based EMS. There are some very good systems up there that take great pride in their EMS systems. Like AK stated. It is very hard to bring an out of state FF cert into FL. If that is what you want to do, wait and take your FFII in FL.

17 Sucked! :x How old were you when you left home?

I never stated that you shouldn't try to get every pt to go be evaluated. I suggest that any pt having a problem, be evaluated. If the Angina pt wants to refuse, then that is also his choice. The nice thing in America, is you have the choice to run yourself into the ground, if want!

You have to remember something. A lot of the time, you are dealing with life long Diabetics. They have dealt with this disease for ever. They know what has happened to them, they know why it has happened and they know what was done for them. A lot of them probably know more about their disease then the Er Dr does. They also know that they will lay in a hospital bed for hours, eat a crappy meal, have their BGL checked a couple times and be sent home with a $1000 bill. Most know they can do the same thing at home. I have no problem leaving them at home, if they know what is going on. They must have someone with them to watch over them and make sure they eat. I also check their Glucometer to make sure it is accurate. If this is the tenth time their BGL has dropped in a month, then I will convince them to go to the ER or at least make a Dr's appointment. There is a difference when dealing with an injured pt or an intoxicated pt and dealing with someone that has a treatable disease, who has a thorough understanding of that disease! I also will transport any pt that we are called to more then once in the same day. If their BGL drops a second time, then they do need evaluated or they did not take care of the problem themselves.

1. AC/DC- Back in Black 2. Poison- Look what the Cat Dragged in 3. Chris Ledoux- Greatest hits Those would suffice for a few years!

After 7 pages of the same arguments, have we came to the same conclusions? Everyone will parent a different way. Every child needs a different way of parenting. I do believe in spanking, when it is needed. I also agree with teaching kids while they are young and instilling good moral values in your kids. I have never had to lay a hand on my son. He was always a good kid growing up and sometimes the threat of a spanking would do the trick. My daughter was always one to push the limits on everything. She did get spanked when she was younger, but I have not had to lay a hand on her in years. She finally learned that I didn't play games. I have seen some totally hands off parents that do make it work. But, I have seen way to many that the kids are out of control. I could never understand when my kids were younger that people would always compliment on how well behaved they were. Whether it was out in public or they spent the night at someones house. They were always complimented on their behavior. Then I started watching other peoples kids and could not believe some of the stuff I saw. Their were some kids that I wanted to spank!! All we need to understand is that each child is different and each one needs a different style of parenting. I really do not care how you raise your kids. As long as you are being a parent to them, you are not abusing them and they are not abusing me! :shock:

Thank you Dust, You are the only one to answer the question of what lesson was learned here! I am still waiting for what lesson would have been learned by the winning team laying down or quiting?

I have pushed D50 twice by IO. Once in the field and once in the ER(by request of the Dr.). It is a little harder to push, but not impossible. If you verify a patent IO and continue the flow, there is no problems with it.

2. 1 and 3 will both be gone soon! :shock:

Yes, we are all "keyboard tough guys" :roll: People need to read all the posts and the original article before responding. Question for all the lesson learners. What lesson would have been taught by the winning team laying down after 50 points?

If they were playing against a school for the mentally handicapped, then that might be a choice. Kids with ADHD and Dyslexia are not handicapped. They can play a sport the same as everyone else. So no, I do not feel that the coach was wrong. Maybe that school needs to drop to a lower division, where they might win a game?

So you were pulled from the game for being good at something? You played your best and showed good sportsmanship by helping the other player up, yet you were punished for the effort. The other teams you play in sports have just as much time to practice as you do. if they choose not to excel, that is their choice. NO child should be held back for doing their best. That is the most counter productive thing we can do to a child. Any sport I played as a child, I always wanted to play the best teams. Did not matter if we got killed in the game, it made you better. If you compete against mediocre players, you will become mediocre. If you play against the best, it will make you play your best and you will only get better!

Business is a win at all costs game. I would not run a business to lose money! As for the prize fighter, It is called a Knock out!!!!!! When you enter into any sport you know the risks involved. You should also know that someone will lose and it may be bad. What was this basketball team suppose to do. Just stop playing and let the other team score? Give me a break. This is the real world. It is a eat or be eaten world. If you do not teach kids how to deal with losing, they will not make it. As was stated, this is why we have so many young people on antidepressant meds. They expect everyone to be kind and let them by with trying! Dwayne, Do not even bring military service into this. They are trained by the military how to adapt. Every generation has fought for this country. Many have lost more, but that is not the point. I highly respect the youth that are defending this country. They have learned what the real world is like. Not all of this generation is like this. There are a lot that understand and are hard workers. Most had parents that taught them this, because they knew they would need it in life.

That is why we are bring up a generation of pansies! They are not prepared for the real world and think everything should be handed to them! :roll:

We use a box system. These are cardboard boxes. They are stocked by supply, then wrapped in plastic. End of shift, you bring in any box that was opened and exchange it for a new box. Supply then restocks it and reseals it. They keep premade boxes in supply. You are required to fill out a check off sheet, that shows all boxes are present on the truck, at the end of shift. Then the truck is ready for the next shift. All you have to check off is the jump bag and restock what is needed. It works fairly well and makes restocking easier on the crews.

Sounds good. Only problem I can see is I only take verbal orders from a Dr., so it may not help on that part.

You might want to reread the posts. Almost everyone said that there had to be more to the story! :wink:

ERDoc, I have agreed that the name is wrong, but I do not agree with the government having a say in it! There are stupid people in this world and we have to deal with that. If we let the government start having a say in this situation ,how do we stop it when it goes to far? Maybe the government starts deciding that other names are wrong and starts banning them. Maybe they decide that all Muslim names are inappropriate and should be banned, maybe common Jewish or biblical names are wrong and should be banned. Where does it stop? Sorry, the government has a history of taking things too far and stepping all over an individuals personal rights!

As Scuba pointed out, the child can change their name, when they reach the age to make that decision. The Government is not there to decide what name you can give your child. I am sure that there is more to the story then just the names. How many of you use your middle name at all? Hitler would be his middle name and he can choose not to use it. Adolf is a common German name and there is nothing wrong with it. So how is his life going to be torment, if he does not use his middle name? I do not agree with what they named their kids, but that is their choice and their right. I could bring up a lot of names that are popular today, that I think are ridiculous. But, it was the parents right to name their child what they wanted. If we look at the child being tormented growing up, should the gov. outlaw interracial marriage? The child will grow up being made fun of by both black and white. Does that make it wrong? Yes, that is a dumb comparison, but it should show you how this all sounds!

Actually, Yes they do. That is the freedom you enjoy too. Yes, they are white trash racists. but they still have the freedom to name their kids anything they want to. No one else besides the parents and the children have a say in it!

I told you I was stuck working and could not get off!