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3 hours ago, Just Plain Ruff said:

Why are places still using manual cots?  I would be curious as to the numbers of back injuries with manual cots versus the automatic cots.  I'm sure that they are night and day.  

 

I'm unsure of why that is. I'd have to say that it'd have to do with the company itself and to how the staff agree... possibly not enough funding, waiting for more state-of-the-art fleet t come out for a full upgrade, name it. But I could be totally wrong.

Does your station/service use automatic ones? 

As you said about the back injuries, I'm curious about that as well... 

5 minutes ago, Katie94 said:

Thank you, and the one I used was manual, but im not sure where exactly I'll be stationed. Lol eh, we fit better into confided places

I'm not sure if you work for amr, but if so, do you know when I find out my hours? I'm waiting on an email with orientation info, so I am completely in the dark about the next steps.

Very welcome. Oh, manual... I've heard talk about those and putting on more pressure than automated ones. Fingers crossed your station/bay uses the automatic cots. Haha, yes, I don't even work and find that already something to agree with...

I am only studying EMT, not even a student yet, but I'd see if there's another person at AMR you can contact about your hours. But I wish you best of luck! 

On 7/11/2017 at 5:49 PM, Katie94 said:

Hi everyone,

I just want some tips other than continue working out. I am a semi-new EMT and just did my AMR PAT. I got through all of it easily until I had to reload the 165 lb stretcher. To get it in I have to lift above my shoulders or get some extra strength. For reference, I am 5 foot 1" and 108 lbs. I will retest when I am scheduled but would appreciate some tips. Thank you. 

Glad to hear you passed! 

For the cots, what does the company or training source use? Are they manual or automatic? Just given that some "newer" ones are automated, which will allow for easier lifts/transfer.

As well as I am short, at  4,11" and have stopped growing... Obstacle much? Haha. 

That's actually very neat, wow, 700, must be very busy for you then!    

You must feel very happy that you get to work with a machine to prevent disaster. Amazing, and very lucky. 

Hahaha have looked at Salary and they are pretty lousy... True, though. I am more into just helping people though, and not really about money... I think it's that way with most EMT's, maybe even you?  

Yeah, a their programs have us taken for a while... Never actually really thought about life being shortened as a service result... I reckon that is accurate, but I am curious about maybe we can help ourselves like we help others? Or does it not work quite that way...? 

Just got this online...

Ah, okay. That is true about the PTSD part, I already have that, but it's much better... I'd sure hope to, I think it'd be a nice thing to do. 

How do you like it so far? 

Dang. Better use the kill switch next time. 

I have heard about the mentioned topics before as well, I see where you're coming from.

I, myself am on Antidepressants, and Antipsychotics, but I fear with my Mental Health diagnosis and history, I might not be "suitable" for EMS personnel position.... Advice? 

Thank you, you as well. 

What did the EMT's travel in pairs?

They wanted to become a Pair-A-Medics!     -AEMT off Google