Hello from NJ

[uglyEMT]

Hello folks. Introducing myself to the board

Recent addition to the EMT ranks but part of a squad for over a year. Was a driver until January when our membership dropped too low and we needed the EMTs LOL

I am on the Upper Greenwood Lake Squad in West Milford Township. Hence the UGLy screen name. Actually its usually what the ED nurses call us so I thought it fitting.

Hope to chat with you all and learn some tips, tricks, and share stories with you all.

Edited April 2, 2010 by UGLyEMT

[tcripp]

Welcome! I'm fairly new here myself, but have been very impressed with this forum.

[Flasurfbum]

Welcome from Cape/Atlantic MICU.

[Richard B the EMT]

Welcome to the Mad House!

By the number of my postings, you know I'll comment about almost anything at BLS level, sometimes comment through observation of the ALS level, and freely admit when I haven't a clue on a specific item.

All of us here for any amount of time are willing to help newcomers, both to the city, or to the ranks of Pre-Hospital care-givers.

Again, Welcome Aboard!

(Oops, nearly forgot: I'm ambulance involved from when I was 19 years old, and am now almost 25 years with the Fire Department of New York City Emergency Medical Service Command. Clarifying that, I am now almost 56 years old, and volunteering or getting paid for the work for 37 years!)

[uglyEMT]

Thanks folks! Wasn't the quickest reply, was on my weekend rotation and it wasn't quiet. At least I had some dinner with the family yesterday. Can't wait to know more so I can reply more to other posts but at least so far I can share experiences and stories.

[Kiwiology]

Does NJ require ALS to be hospital based still?

[uglyEMT]

Yes kiwi our ALS support is all hospital based. Usually with large response areas.