offshoremedic

Triton, as in Ford E-series with the Triton engine? If so I loved them. MY old service used almost exclusively type II rigs (almost all Ford E-350s) and they were nice. Very rarely broke down, comfortable in the back, just enough room for most services (unless you're doing something stupid like transporting a working code). The only time I wished for a box was a flight team transfer w/ 3 flight crew in the back along with me and the pt.

Triton is a newer Type 2 only manufacturer

My company is posssibly going to need to purchase at least 2 type 2 units. Does anyone have any experience with Triton Ambulance typr 2 units?

Ok this is going to seem cold, but I was the same way when I was new so trust me I understand. People die. Can't help it, can't stop it, and in the end it is the only certainty in life. People who are obvious DOA's, especially older patients who died in their sleep, are easier to deal with in the long term. You didn't put all of the physical and emotional effort there is in working a code, so someone who has been in the business for a long time might be more able to deal with it. easier. You have to be nice and sympathetic to the family. They deserve your sympathy. Remember that older Medic has learned more about the job and probably has a wall up to keep the pain out, because day in day out the job can wear you down.

My city is considering privatizing EMS to save money. Anybody here know of a city service in Texas, with TMRS retirement, or a county service that I can roll my retirement into? That is hiring? Not gonna be left without a chair when the music stops, and I'm not working for a private.

If Acadian is the Private you might want to consider going with them. They are a well ran company and have a good retirement plan/ESOP. We had a 25% increase in value last year.

And that is exactly why your friend needs to find out what is showing up on his record to see if expungement is an option. Not all states or employers will be as lenient as Illinois for having convicted felons working with valuable equipment, drugs and vulnerable patients. You can also look at California for examples of a state that failed miserably with who it or rather its counties allowed into the profession and the resulting blackeyes for the state's reputation. I suppose Florida also falls into that category as well.

Also, knowing one really good convicted murderer does not mean all murderers will have exceptionally good character. That does not justify allowing felons into EMS without some safeguards and scrutiny.

Oh trust me, it freaked me out. But it was a learning experience in many ways when I worked with the murderer.

In some states felonies such as Grand Theft Auto will be placed in the adult court which means it will be visible on your record.

I don't know how thorough IL is with their background checks for licensure, since this is still a weakness in EMS, so that may not be a good indication of what is showing up on a check. The NR is just one hurdle since potential employers will also do background checks. Your friend might consult with an attorney about expungement.

Illinois used to have a very successful Prison EMT program. They even staffed a local service full time. It was a successful program that turned a lot of people's lives around and saved a lot of lives. I know a convicted Murderer that is now one of our areas most respected Paramedics. It is seems odd but works.

I look at Trauma like this, it is an idea of EMS that is out of proportion. My wife can watch Trauma and get that the job is stressful, and requires intelligence and quick thinking. It show's the characters as human, not as perfect automatons. That is a needed change. People have seen Medics being portrayed in television and movies as either white knight heroes or burned out morons. It is nice to see a more realistic look. Far from perfect but most of these characters exist, and we should accept that. At least it focuses on the positives and also shows negative outcomes. We make mistakes and people can die. That was recently illustrated in a way that is obvious and

I have a buddy that has shown a desire to come offshore, but has an old felony. It is Grand Theft Auto when he was 17. He has not been in any trouble since and has been an active State of Illinois paramedic for 4 years now. Will the Registry allow him to be become Registered?

Well, I guess everyone here is actually enjoying the show. I mean I have read a ton of medics complaining about minutia and yet a few who notice that hey, we are being shown in a positive light including all of the Medic types. Sure the medicine sucks, but these are script writers. Hell one of my favorite things on Third Watch was when Kim went Christmas Shopping in the Ambulance. Let's face it, we are all EMS personnel and are master complainers. You know a Medic needs help when they stop complaining.

My first post on here and a new member. I sold out and went offshore, but I rediscovered my love for EMS by doing it. Seriously, try to see the good in this, instead of worrying about if it is proper lighting on the ambulances. I know I will be there screaming they're not doing it right next week right along with you, but at least this isn't a bunch of idiots with a keyboard horn.