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This isn't a medical scenario, but a call response scenario. A call came in at approx 0640hrs. I proceeded through our normal dispatch procedure. After 3 tone outs with no response from a driver I had mutual aid sent. The closest mutual aid ambulance was 21 miles away. I waited about 5...

I'm with a small, rural EMS agency that tries to provide at least 24/7 ALS coverage. (Relying on a volunteer driver to come out from 1600-0800 Mon-Fri, and on the weekends.) I'm taking a week long vacation in 3wks. The new ALS hire apparently needs his extra 24 hour shift off as well. That...

This is my first post here. I'm looking for some help and information. I've volunteered for the same EMS agency for 12 years now. I've been an EMT for 11 years. Over a decade ago I was hired as a paid employee at the same place where I started my volunteer career. 2 months ago there was...