Probably asked before - private EMT kit off duty?

[mikeymedic1984]

no it was serious --- nothing like bringing a knife to a gun fight ---- I responded to a GSW in my subdivision (my agency) with nothing on board, just because it was around the corner -- dude blew his entire face off, and I had nothing to deal with airway or his continued efforts to rip the rest of his skin off his skull while he was combative --- a bloody mess; me and my gloved hands were no match.

[mobey]

no it was serious --- nothing like bringing a knife to a gun fight ---- I responded to a GSW in my subdivision (my agency) with nothing on board, just because it was around the corner -- dude blew his entire face off, and I had nothing to deal with airway or his continued efforts to rip the rest of his skin off his skull while he was combative --- a bloody mess; me and my gloved hands were no match.

I could not disagree more.

Your situation is exactly why I do not auto-dispatch

If I stop to render aid, I am willing to do only what I am willing to do. It is not all or nothing when i'm off duty.

I don't carry an ALS monitor (or even AED) nor do I carry ANY drugs.

Where do you draw the line? RSI? Cric? starting I.V.s? Carry spinal equipment? Pacer?

Nope, I am offering to open an airway, start chest compression only CPR, stop major bleeding, and call for help.

Biggest thing I can do is prevent further injury from bystanders or elements.

Besides that.... How big is your car?

Carry 02? LP12? Full trauma kit? IV supplies? Spinal gear?

Where do you put your passengers?