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    Man Dies After EMTs Suggest Antacid

    Here's the CNN video: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/12/04/paramedics.blamed.in.death.wjla It just goes to show you can't be too careful. Just because so many people call us with trivial things, doesn't mean they all do.
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    What is your most ridiculous call?

    Dispatched for a BANDAID! We get a call around 11:30 am for "an approximate 50 year old male patient that fell through a window in a house under construction." Sounds exciting right? Turned out that the male patient had "tripped" inside his 5th wheel parked outside the home he was remodeling...
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    Patient Hijacks Ambulance, Leads Police on Chase

    In Springfield, Massachuttes a patient being transported by ambulance to the hospital turned on the EMT's, hijacked the ambulance, and went for a wild ride. Read the article here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,422648,00.html
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    Don't Pour Gas On A Fire! 3 Kids Sent To Hospital

    3 Kids in southeast Idaho were pouring gas on a campfire when the fire raced up into the 5 gallon gas can and exploded. All 3 were raced to the hospital, two are in really bad shape. Here's a link to the story: http://www.kpvi.com/Global/story.asp?S=8916228 It's one of those things that...
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    Paramedic Accused of Taking Naked Picture of Unconscious Patient in Ambulance

    Here's the article: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,391302,00.html Wether or not this guy took the picture or simply acted like he took a picture isn't the issue here. Either way a guy with his level of maturity has no business dealing with life and death situations.
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    I Delivered A Baby!!!

    Close, but no cigar I was running 3rd run as an EMT student with a volunteer outfit. The tones went off for a woman in premature labor (4 weeks early) with a history of miscarriages. On the way to the station I keep wondering if I'm having radio trouble cause the other two EMT's that I...
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    Woman Dies After Ambulance Gets Lost Going to Hospital

    Here's the article: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,379821,00.html It's ok to get lost on your way to the call ;) just not on your way to the hospital.
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    Woman Wakes Up AFTER Rigor Mortis Sets In

    Here's a better article on this story, produced by a local news station: http://www.newsnet5.com/health/16363548/detail.html
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    First call as EMT-B

    My first call was a loader (a bulldozer with tires instead of a track) rollover. This guy had been grading a dirt road in a remote mountain location when his loader blew a tire, left the road, and rolled off the side embankment. Fortunately for him, the loader had an enclosed cab which...
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    Woman Wakes Up AFTER Rigor Mortis Sets In

    The story can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,357463,00.html This is the first time I've ever heard of someone coming back after rigor mortis sets in. Typically, we won't even begin to work a patient if there are signs of rigor mortis present. Has anybody else seen a...
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    Cool YouTube Video - International Tribute to EMS

    The video is entitled "EMS Angels" and shows pics from different EMS agencies around the world. It's a nice way to spend 3 minutes and 47 seconds. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnahYOY3xKs . Enjoy.
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    Duty to Act Info

    Idaho has NO duty to act when off duty.
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    EMT Salary Comparisons - Please Participate

    I've searched this site and found a few threads that cite national studies on EMT salaries and I've found them to be a little vague. I thought it would be interesting to see what we EMT's are actually being paid in different areas. This could prove valuable to any of us looking to relocate...
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    EMT Jump Kits - Any Recommendations?

    I've been searching the net for good companies that sell jump kits and have only found a few. I would appreciate any advice as to who makes the better brands for my $. Thank you.
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