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I can't even think of a good use for an EMT basic here in the U.S. I absolutely cannot imagine any use for them in a remote or third world environment there there are no ambulances or hospitals to transport to. There is a reason that we call them Remote Duty Medics. And these are not EMS jobs. They are medical jobs. EMT basics have no place in medicine.
Not sure if you are serious or not but that is a pretty offensive statement.
That's the problem with most Paramedics not respecting those around them.
Doing chest compressions and bagging someone at the same time while trying to push drugs in the back of a Landcruiser with some company guy driving like Nascar down a dirt road just doesn't work.
I sure wouldn't mind having an EMT-B around.
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"These colors don't run" - Van Zant
The song gets in your head, and rightfully so.
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That makes four "Incidents" in Indiana since their arrival and four deaths in all. Unfortunately these fine people died while trying to boost membership and not "saving" lives. RIP.
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If you feel those numbers are staggering, you should do some research and look at Air Methods, Omni flight, or any other vendor and see those numbers.
No matter where anyone flies, accidents and incidents can be prevented.
Lets not try to point fingers at who is guilty, but what we can do to improve safety.
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Yes, I did read your post. If the paper means so much, I figured $31.00 for full access was more than reasonable.
Proper communication etiquette can be your next research paper.
EH?
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Both Chippewa and most Corcoran boots are made in the U.S.A.
Copshoes.com has free shipping in the states.
Hope this helps you all.
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"The show goes on"- Bruce Hornsby
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"A Different World" - Bucky Covington
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Well the money can be really good if you know where to look.
Currently bringing home over 90K
Back in the states before I left I was bringing home 65K working 3 24 hour shifts a week, in rural EMS thats pretty good money.
Yes the hours are long and brutal only for the first few months, then after you get some time and experience under your belt you can move to a more quiet station. Then get bored waiting for something.
Hope this helps, seems as though no one enjoys EMS.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Austin Travis County Starflight- Austin, Texas
Though I do not live in Texas, it sure would be sweet.
Why?
High speed operation
Dual pilot IFR/ VFR
NVG, TAWS, TCAS
EC145 Twin engine aircraft
Long line/ Hoist operations
Bambi bucket operations
You name it they do it.
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Going against the grain of the common saying, you DO need to quit your day job. Advocation for a safer air medical environment is one thing, but stating an occupation when you clearly show how clueless to research you are is another. The preliminary has not even been released yet, how on earth can you make any assertation to cause. I would also like to know how you have any correlary evidence showing similarity between the two other than the letters on the side of the aircraft. My thought is you are some bandwagon medic who reads a lot. Outside of that, you know jack..................................
BTW bright eyes, the 206 that crashed new years eve has hovering and more than likely suffered a compressor stall and subsequent power loss. As the aircraft was not moving, it was not able to develop lift when the transmission failed. No lift (horizontal or vertical) = no autorotation = accelerated uncontrollable descent into terrain. This one was in level flight, compressor stall not likely.
Yes, the Bell 206 is not an optimal airframe for EMS. Yes in a perfect world, every air medical agency would have all of the bells and whistles available to ensure safety. But its not a perfect world and its a capitalistic money driven industry. That is where the focus of change should be. They died coming back from a PR, they weren't even loaded. That is what is sad about this tragic event.
BTW your "ride the paramedic" slogan just screams professional aviation researcher..............................
Thank you for speaking the truth, you said exactly what I was thinking.
I am no expert at all when it comes to aircraft. I just know we had no mechanical issues (except a hot start) when I was flying in the Bell 206 L1 as compared to flying in an AS350 B3. (ie engine cracks, chip lights)
I seen more safety initiative at AirEvac Lifeteam than I had seen at my previous service. AirEvac Lifeteam had a mechanic dedicated our base. That aircraft was his baby.
Previous air medical service had a roving mechanic that would come by every now and then.
I am done ranting...
Again I am no expert, and do not claim to be, just giving prospective on what I experienced with my 3 year employment at AirEvac Lifeteam.
I would go back in a second without any concerns.
Everyone be safe..
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I personally will be a "Paramedic for Life"
I aspired to be a medic a long time ago when I seen my dad go out on the the firetruck for the first time, although he was a medic long before that. It's something you never forget.
The money isn't great, but the job I enjoy (most of the time).
I have no desire to move on.
I just obtain any avancement available such CCEMT-P, FP-C, AHMLS, and all the other alphabet soup available. Education is non stop to keep on top of the latest and greatest.
Take care all.
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I agree with chbare.
Until formal reports from OFFICIALS, how about we just focus on our own "situational awareness" keeping ourselves and our partners safe.
Take care all.
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If you feel compelled to arm chair quarterback a certain company please take it to justhelicopters or flightweb. It usually take a week or so before someone starts bashing a company but I guess you take the cake of the biggest Tool Bag. NICE Job!
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Some of us had friends on that aircraft.
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As for as abuse cases I make sure the police are involved, if they are not on scene I usually have them meet us at the hospital. I will also give the social worker at the receiving facility a heads up after we put a patient in the room. Not giving up specifics, just letting him or her know it is something that could use their expertise.
Even if they have done something terrible I treat every patient the same. High quality and professional care.
Most of the time I don't know the entire story and nor do I want to know the story.
I have been on some serious scenes where some terrible things have been done. Just treat them like another human being and don't let your emotions get the best of you.
My rough spot is anything to do with kids. It's amazing what people can do to these innocent victims.
I have shed some tears on some pretty rough calls, and talking with fellow EMT's and Paramedics always helps, and going home to see your own little smiling faces greet you at the door surely helps at the end of the day.
You hug them a bit harder and it makes you realize how special life is.
Like MrsBull said, a prayer never hurt.
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"Ballad of Curtis Loew" Lynyrd Skynyrd
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My dad drove around with a one gallon fuel container under his bench seat in an extended cab Chevrolet.
He always would make sure it wouldn't leak and never filled it all the way to the top allowing room for expansion. He also added "Stabil" to prolong the life of the fuel in the container. As long as I can remember my dad always had that same ole gas can under the bench seat. To this day he still carries an extra gas can in his truck.
To my knowledge it never leaked, but guessing by the cheap junk made overseas these days they all probably leak.
I assume no responsibilty in the application of these techniques and are only suggested as past experiences. Use at your own risk.
Batteries not included.
Objects in mirror closer than they appear.
Not responsible for accidents.
What else is there. LMAO
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Personally I feel it's kind of a waste of time to go trolling down to "Help Out". There are gonna be so many health care providers, FEMA, DMAT teams, state disaster executives etc, etc. everyone will be standing around telling "war stories and beating their chest.
30% of the people didn't come back after the first one, and hopefully those that live there now are planning on evacuating, but like the first time, probably not.
I don't think it's gonna be the big show as it was with Katrina.
Although those headed down there be safe and take care.
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" Troubadour" -George Strait
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If you get a transfer call out of town, it's almost guaranteed there will be a working structure fire or MVC with extrication while you are gone.
It is all you'll hear for the next three shifts "man you should have seen it, two story house heavy smoke showing"
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I am only familiar with the Missouri DMAT which is paid while on deployment as well as training. Something rarely seen is no matter what your rank, EMT, Paramedic, RN everyone is paid the same.
Missouri has a pretty impressive DMAT team multiple vehicles and enough equipment to make your jaw drop.
Here is a link to most of the DMAT teams across the U.S. The K.C.M.O. team is not included in the list.
http://www.dmat.org/teamlinks.html
Hope this helps.. Great bunch of highly skilled individuals..
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Jonathan Edwards - Sunshine (Go Away Today)
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SM, it seems as though I saw in one of your posts that you're in Afg?
Which base are you at? ( :wink: The multiple undisclosed locations only works on those not over here)
I work directly with the country medical manager here, so have heard of most if not all of medics in country (Afg/Georgia) that work for our company...Would be great to hook up when you come through sometime!
Stay safe.
Dwayne
I just feel it would be a good idea not to slather what my location is.
BTW how do you like the new protocols?
Tell CJ I said hello, he's a great guy.
Take care,
Overseas Medic positions
in General EMS Discussion
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This company hires EMT-Basics. They cover strictly EMS no preventative medicine that I know of.
You will not get rich at this company but a good group of guys and gals.
Hope this helps.