FireMedic65 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 There needs to be an assigned safety officer responsible for ensuring compliance with rules and regs. PPE used, proper equipment brought to patient, proper safety precautions practiced. There also needs to be a discplinary procedure in place for people who refuse to abide by the rules with appropriate consequences. People who enforce rules are not the most popular members, but they serve a vital role- keeping us safe and ensuring we go home to our families every day. Well put, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoli Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 What makes one incident ok and the other not? Why will firemen wear full SCBA on overhaul, but not on a natural cover fire? Why will a paramedic wear a whole glove, but cut the index finger tip off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 What makes one incident ok and the other not? Why will firemen wear full SCBA on overhaul, but not on a natural cover fire? Why will a paramedic wear a whole glove, but cut the index finger tip off? Nothing makes it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom5706 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 We are an all volly service. We do not have the luxury of uniforms for the ambulance group. The fire guys have turnout gear, but unless a fully involved fire is being waged, it is at the chiefs discretion. The picture show some turnout gear, yes, but there are prolly many factors of why they were dressed the way they were in that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoli Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 We are an all volly service. We do not have the luxury of uniforms for the ambulance group. The fire guys have turnout gear, but unless a fully involved fire is being waged, it is at the chiefs discretion. The picture show some turnout gear, yes, but there are prolly many factors of why they were dressed the way they were in that picture. Because you are an all volly service does that mean there is less chance of you being hurt than at a paid service with full gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom5706 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Because you are an all volly service does that mean there is less chance of you being hurt than at a paid service with full gear? Guess you never worked rural volly. Picture this...it's 2 a.m. and you are a ambu crew. Do you think the PT. cares what you wear to the scene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) Guess you never worked rural volly. Picture this...it's 2 a.m. and you are a ambu crew. Do you think the PT. cares what you wear to the scene? Your apparel is not to impress the patient. It is to protect yourself. We aren't talking about being in uniform. We are referring to PPE. Wearing a turnout coat or extrication suit when involved in an MVC. Edited April 7, 2009 by FireEMT177959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoli Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Guess you never worked rural volly. Picture this...it's 2 a.m. and you are a ambu crew. Do you think the PT. cares what you wear to the scene? Fail. Don't make assumptions with out knowing your audience. #1 What would you think in the ER if the nurse came up wearing her best "proud to be a redneck" shirt, holy jeans, and sandals. Then you were met by the doctor in daisy dukes and a wife-beater? Now tell me the pt doesnt care? #2 Why do you not care about your patients safety? Do you think they really want you to bleed all over them when you slice your arm on a sharp B-post at 2 in the morning? #3 Why do you not care about your safety? What good is a responder who is injured and needs treatment? By the way.... I work in a suburban/rural volly service. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B the EMT Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Re the bumper sticker: Check for kits to print one's own bumper stickers. I feel sure there are still some available, or there might be a program to do so from one's own computer and printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Re the bumper sticker: Check for kits to print one's own bumper stickers. I feel sure there are still some available, or there might be a program to do so from one's own computer and printer. Good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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