do you carry anything when your off duty?

[thecroc]

Timmy wrote:

primemedic01 wrote:

Oh man, where do I start

In my POV I have:

Dyna Med BLS Trauma Kit (Fully Stocked)

Dyna Med ALS Trauma Kit (Fully Stocked)

Dyna Med ALS Airway Kit including - O2 (with three back up tanks), intubation kit, 5 pedi NCs, 5 Adult NCs, 5 Pedi NRs, 5 Adult NRs, 2 Pedi BVMs, 2 Adult BVMs, 2 CombiTubes, various sized airway adjuncts, Suction (Battery Powered and Hand Powered), Cric Kit, etc...

Various sized Collars

Dyna Med Long Board

Dyna Med Short Board

KED

Stokes

Scoop Stretcher

Stair Chair

5 - 1000 Bags of NS

10 each - 24 gauge, 22 gauge, 20 gauge, 18 gauge, 16 gauge, 14 gauge catheters

Various ALS Medications

OB Kit

Gunshot Kit

Various CB Radios, Lights, Sirens

I got one of those cool Decal Kits from Galls, so people and identify and flag me down if needed in an emergency

Life Pack 12

Back up AED

Spotlight with 3,000,000 candle power

Full sized maglights (1 blue, 1 red, 1 black)

Pedi BP Kit

Adult BP Kit

7 Differently Styled Stethoscopes

6 pairs of backup shears

53 clip boards, with three packs of 100 pens each, just in case I have to handle an MCI alone, and need to get Patient Information

Tape Measure

Window Punch

Broselow Tape

Haligan

6 Different Fire Extinguishers

Airbags for extrication

Jaws of Life w/ generator

Accident reconstruction kit

17 body bags

Battery powered cooler for Body Parts

10 lb Sledge Hammer with interchangle rubber and metal mallets.

Circular Saw

Chain Saw (just a mini, I don't wanna be too extreme and be labeled as one of those Wackleer people)

Well that's is some of what I have... I don't wanna keep going, I know everyone is getting jealous

And as for what I keep on my person:

I'm usually always wearing my BDU styles pants, with my pockets filled with various life saving equipment and supplies. I keep two pairs of shears in my breacher pocket, along with a mini maglight. On my Duty belt, I have a different pager for the surrounding three towns, so I can hear everything that is going on. I have two personal cell phones, just in case I have to call 911 and a battery dies. I have two holsters that carry a total of 4 trauma shears, 2 bandage shears. 2 tweezers, and 2 mini mags. I also have a glove pouch that holds thirteen pairs of gloves. I also carry five more extra pairs in each of my back pockets. I also have my fanny pack with a basic first aid kit, pocket mask, glucometer, and my Glock. I also always make sure I'm wearing a t-shirt that easily Identifies me as a healthcare provider. I make sure I always have my badge with me, which I keep on a chain around my neck at all times, along with a back up in my wallet, on my belt, and in my glovebox. I also keep a pair of shears in each of my boots, and also a 14" hunting knife strapped to both my legs.

I guess that is most of it, but there is probably more.

My new Gall's Catalog just came in today also, so I'll beable to update this list significantly tomorrow. Gotta love next day shipping.

Stay Safe

Wait.... Is this a joke????

No man I'm not joking. I bought an old van style ambulance that AMR was getting rid of and modified to my liking. Then I spent three entire month's paychecks on getting all this cool stuff from a Gall's catalog. Now I just drive around the city, everynight, even on the weekends, and just wait for things to happen, so I can bust out my skills and hopefully impress a person or two. Who knows, maybe I'll even get a date out of it...

Also, please refer to my post on the second page (second post from the top)

just a note some state if you are a emt or medic and you see a mva or any thing like that you MUST STOP AND HELP ther is my 2 cents "CROC"

[primemedic01]

I'd just like to clarify for everyone who may still be in limbo with whether my post was a joke or not.

Yes, yes it was.

I have gloves and a pocket mask. 911 is what cell phones are for.

And Croc, I'm not sure what area you are referring to as having an obligation to stop and help, but I don't believe it is like that in most places. The only time you have a duty to act is if you are in fact, on duty. So I suppose this may be the case if you work for a volley dept and are within your own jurisdiction. But if I came across an MVC on the highway, I wouldn't be required to stop. I may depending on how serious it is, but I wouldn't be required to.

[Lone Star]

Its the same way in Michigan, Prime....We only have a duty to act while on the clock.... after that, its more of a ethics call, but no one is ethically bound to stop and render aid. By the way, the 'duty to stop' only applies if you're between calls.

[SSG G-man]

I have not researched it, but was told by our instructor in here in MD, if you have something on you vehicle that shows you have the training to help and pass by and you can be tracked down, you can lose you certification for negligence. We were told it fell under "duty to act". Just my $.02(What happended to the cent sign?)

[Michael]

What happended to the cent sign?

Go to the Start menu in the lower-left-hand corner of your screen and click on "Character Map." (I felt I had a duty to act.)

[tinman694]

Go to the Start menu in the lower-left-hand corner of your screen and click on "Character Map." (I felt I had a duty to act.)

BLASHPEMER!

You should all pick up you copy of Galls and purchase all Dyna Med® Products immediately. And Do not forget to include your 2¢ worth of !!!$"&(@'/ÿüùÖÆ when you order.

[SSG G-man]

Where is the character map? I am not the most computer savy joe!!

[Michael]

I am handing care of this patient over to a higher level of competence than mine. It was Dust who showed me how to make, uh, cents out of my keyboard, so if you can flag him down you'll also receive training in British spellchequing.

[becksdad]

Admittedly, it is not difficult to do, but the last 3 posts here just confused the hell out of me!

[Michael]

confused

I too, but since I haven't pemed any blash for a long time, I just kept going.