brentoli

Quiznos would be very hard to eat in a truck. At least the sammich I like are.

What if we all lived by the Laws of Robotics?

Think about that for a couple of days and I will get back to you.

I agree, this is sloppy firefighting! When we attended structure fires its part of the team leaders reasonability to ensure everyone has vacated the building. If it’s safe to go in a provide search and rescue then we do so. If not and were forced to do an external attack we make contact with the owner and ensure the building has been vacated or any information on people who may still be in the building is followed up on.

Basically:

House Fire > no residence home > Search and Rescue > Phone call to owner of property to gain information regarding anything we need to know.

Well I agree it shouldnt matter what type person he was he deserved to live like anyone else. They should have done a search to see if there was anyone there.

"Firefighters say they thought the home was vacant when it caught on fire on Feb. 20. They said the strength of the fire and a fallen utility pole prevented them from entering the burning house. "

Sounds like, fire conditions were bad enough when they arrived that interior wasn't an option. That doesn't preclude a secondary search for bodies during and after the investigation.

I don't want to Monday Morning QB these guys, but something did go wrong. Assuming what they told the media though, the victim wouldn't be viable when they did arrive. That makes sense seeing that it is a vacant structure, those usually have fire through the roof and windows before someone call it in, just because no one notices it.

The "old and senile" comment was completely unprofessional, and shows a complete lack of understanding and education on dementia and mental health issues. Again, talk to a geriatric specialist and see what they say about your comment... and learn from them.

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That did nothing but make you look like a Grade A Jackass, cynical. And not the kind people respect either. Try spending some time, or living for a few years, or being the son of an "old and senile" man. Then come back and tell us what you learned. The more I read your comment the more amazed I get that a so called "professional" EMS worker would say something like that, ESPECIALLY in a public forum. Probably a good thing you don't put what town you work in, I am sure your populus would LOVE to read statements like that coming from one of their Ambulance Drivers.

Really in the rural setting, its hard to have a set uniform for EMS.

Are you serious? Do you have a little league in town? Popcorn basketball? Where do they get their shirts from? Come on....

Three Screen Printed T-Shirts: $30

Two Pair Galls BDU's: $60

One Pair Galls Boots: $50

Thats for a grand total of $140 dollars.

Presenting a professional image isn't worth $140 every year or two?

Inspector Annie!

Awesome. Keep it up, there are plenty of people here to encorage, inspire, mis-trear, and educate you. Quite a few from Indiana on here as well if you have any questions about the State side of things. Let us know how school goes for you. I am up in Madison County. Plenty of EMT and Medic jobs in the metro area. I woudlnt say plenty of pay though, unless you were willing to do fire, which if that is the case you only have 2 years to get hired somewere per state law.

Any questions just ask around!

Can we transport zombie victims in it?

I did just read an article on the merits of buying injectibles from someone off the street.

I'm surprised no one from here has gone over to impart wisdom on them.

in Indiana you dont need any special license. Most places just require you to take EVOC soon after being hired.

Indiana EMS commission does issue a "Driver" certification with your PSID record, but it is not required to drive an ambulance.

lol i feel like my department blows now, mainly because I am a member of it...

Reciprocity. If the state you are moving to requires it. (Thanks to spenac below for my edit, I was trying to be a man of few words.

Indy, Indy? Or Suburb Indy?

None of that is our problem!! They let their choices go out the window when they or their family activated 911. Now don't get me wrong, they can refuse any kind of treatment that EMS may want to do, but what you are talking about in your post is a hospital problem, not ems. If they are old and senile, then they aren't going to remember anything that goes on and if it is a cultural issue, then, sorry, but we have a job to do. And when it comes to children, parents tend to make the child more aggitated because they cant control themselves. Regardless how you want to look at it to justify somebody riding in that is not seeking medical attention, we still have a job to do and we need to cover our own butts. So what if their feelings get hurt or they get offended, at least you will still have a job. There's nothing that states that we have to allow anybody to ride in.

Wow.

Just wow.

I can not believe I read this coming from a professional.

The newsies changed it to EMT-IV from EMT-4.

Hah.

Glad they pay attention to their technical editing.

I can't say this is a hard set fast rule.

It depends on the person. We try to discourage anyone from riding in with us. However, we also base our decisions on allowing it, on the situation and person. Most of the time, it is usually an older spouse, who has a ride home, or a parent. Even then, they sit in the front seat, divider door is closed, and the ambulance doesn't go in gear until the seatbelt is buckled.

Is someone shows any hint of emotional distress, or it is a distressing call, no ride if I am on the truck, driving or EMT.

But it looks really really pretty.

Oh and it takes really pretty pictures too.

Is it EMT-I.V. and the newsies thought it was a roman numeral?

I always knew I needed to put some Non Skid shoe covers in my jump bag.

I wish we had a picture of him, so if we saw him we could all run, or fling needles.

According to Incident Command who is in charge by a motor vehicle accident? Fire, EMS, or Police?

Thanks

What Paramedic, Fire Captian, and Police Officer got in a pissing match on an interstate shoulder?

Added question...

If you have 2 quiznos in your town, can you make two copies of this certificate?

For some reason, I just thought of the substitute teacher in 8th grade reading from the text. He said "orgasm" instead of "organisim."

I just laughed cuz everyone else did.

So, the Stimulus Bill and trying to convince Dust you can run a EMT-B service, are one in the same?