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RIP Rob, the world has truly lost a great man, but you left a legacy in the heart of every person you've met.

I live in Taylor, can I take your job when you leave? Lol. I'm actually trying for Hart EMS. They'll be closer once I'm at Wayne State University. But yeah, I consider HVA as the "cream of the crop" in EMS in our area, so you're right in making that your goal company. If I'm not mistaken, they have the PS2's in the back of the ped buses, or maybe that's Rapid Response.

Not to hijack, but what is required in California, specifically LA County, for EMT-B's. I tried to look at their site for it, but couldn't find anything comprehensive about the procedures for reciprocity.

I laughed at the post.

Happy birthday

Study.

Hey everyone,

I was just curious what you all think the most common calls for EMS are on Halloween? Do you have a particular call that you remember on this day?

WCCCD for me is Wayne County Community College District in Wayne County, Michigan. I actually just finished that EMT-B class last summer.

It is very hard to study with that study guide because the answers are multiple choice, and a lot of times what you think one of the answers are happens to not be an option.

Your best bet is to remember your PT Assesment, and your steps.

Ask yourself these questions:

"What do I do first?"

"What is going to kill this patient first?"

I had Vanderline and Pichan and man, they're a blast.

To add on: If you have not done so within the year, a TB will need to be done and you will need documentation.

This of course is from my experience as a Michigan EMT student

DUH NO ? ABOUT IT OF COURSE IT SHOULD BE MANDATORY

Caps lock is not cruise control for cool.

Anyways, I agree, I would be skeptical about anything that was rushed to be made "acceptable".

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hoMftQjB-XvNYugDcwnHqM3LOY4gD9AV74CG3

NTSB: 3 killed in medical helicopter crash in SC (AP) – 6 hours ago

GEORGETOWN, S.C. — A medical transport helicopter that was damaged last year crashed in coastal South Carolina, killing all three people on board, authorities said Saturday.

The company that owned the helicopter, Addison, Texas-based Omniflight, said 45-year-old pilot Patrick Walters of Murrells Inlet; 42-year-old flight nurse Diana Conner of Florence; and 39-year-old paramedic Randolph Claxton Dove of Bladenboro, N.C., died in the Friday night crash.

National Transportation Safety Board investigators were en route to the scene Saturday. Agency spokesman Peter Knudson says no patients were on board the helicopter, which had dropped off a patient at about 9:35 p.m. Friday in Charleston, about 60 miles southwest of Georgetown County.

In a statement, the company confirmed that the American Eurocopter AS350B2 took off from Charleston around 11 p.m. Friday and was headed to Conway, a city about 50 miles north of Georgetown.

Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says the pilot last radioed air traffic control at 11:05 p.m., saying the crew was about four miles from an airport near Charleston and had it in sight.

The helicopter crashed shortly thereafter, at about 11:30 p.m., Knudson said.

A thunderstorm moved through the area shortly before the crash, according to the National Weather Service. Authorities have not said if weather conditions contributed to the accident.

On its Web site, Omniflight says the company operates 100 aircraft from 72 bases in 18 states. In a statement, the company said its 1,000 employees were coping with the tragedy.

"Omniflight is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of its crew members and wishes to express its deepest regrets and sincerest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives," the company said.

Omniflight spokesman Joel Hochhalter says the company is suspending service in Conway because the helicopter was the company's only one in that area.

Hochhalter also said the helicopter had never had mechanical problems, but NTSB records show the aircraft was damaged during a May 2008 incident.

According to the NTSB, a pilot preparing for takeoff from Caffery Heliport in Hiram, Ga., said the helicopter began to shake violently as he advanced the throttle. Immediately shutting down the helicopter, the told investigators he saw extensive damage to the main rotor.

An audit of maintenance records showed that the rotor should have been replaced almost 600 flight hours earlier, the report showed. Omniflight immediately audited its other helicopters, and no other rotors were shown as overdue for replacement.

NTSB records also show that another similar helicopter, also operated by Omniflight, was involved in another incident in South Carolina. On July 2, another Eurocopter was damaged when it struck steel poles adjacent to the helipad at Loris Community Hospital Heliport.

No one was injured. The pilot continued the landing and performed an emergency engine shutdown, records show.

Earlier this month, NTSB officials urged the government to impose stricter controls on emergency helicopter operators citing last year's record number of fatalities. There were nine accidents between December 2007 and October 2008, killing 35 people.

There have been three accidents since then, but no fatalities reported until the South Carolina crash.

Someone's laziness in replacing a rotor could very likely been the cause of the crash; sad to know that 3 people lost thier lives. May they rest in peace.

Great, I take my NREMT B exam next Wednesday. Guess I should just review my textbook.

This was really cool! Very well made. I added it to my favorites! Good luck in the contest.

AAAWWWW I want a blue mouse!!!!

Agreed, I want one now, hehe

I know for sure EMT-Bs can administer oxygen, place oral and nasal airways, as well as combitubes. Not sure what else.

I enjoy reading these. I read airway and breathing and am currently in the middle of the soft tissues one. Thank you for taking the time to compile these.

I watched the movie 1776 on Saturday night with a bunch of friends as we toasted the Constitution. I thought it was a pretty neat way to celebrate the 4th (with relevancy to the holiday as opposed to exploding lights in the sky....which are also fun)

This was very sad to hear about

May she rest in peace.

I agree, police, hospital, and now EMS shows will always be sensationalized. While I, as an informed individual, understand that what happens on these shows are not true everyday occurrences, I'd still watch it just because these are the types of shows I enjoy.

I was also taught not to shock anyone under the age of 1 year.

That was very relaxing, thank you for sharing

Congrats

Tuesday I found out I was accepted into the Wayne County Community College District EMT-B Program. The program runs from May 13th until August 10th. The program is divided into three sections: Basic EMT I - EMT 114, Basic EMT II - EMT 124, and Basic EMT Clinical Experience - EMT 126. For the first six weeks I will be in EMT 114 from Monday-Thursday 6:30pm-10:00pm. The next six weeks will be EMT 124 during the same time. My clinicals are still listed as TBD.

From here on out I hope to use only this thread to update everyone on my progression through the program.

Ah, that is why I love this forum.

I love reading articles like these, I like to see the progress science and medicine are making.