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  1. rchristi

    Sleeping Bag

    Here is a whole page of EMS brand sleeping bags http://www.ems.com/catalog/subcategory_simple.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302903690 :P
  2. rchristi

    Wish Me Luck!

    When in doubt, just ask yourself "What would RR do?":P
  3. rchristi

    How old are you?

    It's a little depressing to realize that a lot of the people on this forum are younger than my 3 daughters- the baby is 24. Oh well, I do enjoy the enthusiasm and wit that the younger set bring to this party
  4. rchristi

    Res ipsa loquitur

    Except here in Lake Wobegon where all of the children are above average. Ask any listener to A Prairie Home Companion.
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    Ambulance crashes, killing patient on way to Fargo hospital

    http://www.startribune.com/local/40962017.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUX Another reminder that winter is not over and poor driving conditions are a real threat. My thoughts and prayers go out to all involved
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    IAFF Double Talk - Opposes being forced to join with Police

    In the town where I live the Law Enforcement/ Fire department were joined under one Director. But that did not last when the Fire Department found out that state law required that Police departments had to be be run by a certified law enforcement officer. However, that did not keep the Fire...
  7. rchristi

    Drugs. Ugh.

    Hang in there Sasha, remember, its always darkest before it goes pitch black.
  8. rchristi

    Tomorrow shall be a fun day..

    Here in MN it is twenty below at Ten in the morning. Underarmor is good stuff, but there are pleny of other wicking type undergarments that will keep you warm without making you too sweaty. Check out your local Target or Walmart. The only caution I would add is that polypro is hard to keep odor...
  9. rchristi

    Volunteer Agency Recruitment

    One group to look at is people who work schedules other than 9-5. For instance shift workers and those who work 12 hr shifts. These people sometimes are looking for ways to connect with the community since their schedules put them out of sync with so much of the community.
  10. rchristi

    SCBA Regulator check

    I agree with Mycroft. At high concentrations of H2S you get one chance to get it right. My own procedure in your situation would be to check my SCBA before every shift or daily in the following manner. 1. Check tank gauge air pressure 2. With regulator valve closed, open tank valve. 3...
  11. rchristi

    I Need Ammo

    It's always funny til someone gets an eye poked out. Seriously, someone needs to be the adult and stop the cycle of prank - counterprank. I don't know about other places, but horseplay is grounds for discipline up to being fired in my workplace.
  12. rchristi

    the 100% directionless thread

    I for one definitely appreciate the effort made to keep Trolls and the Uncivil off this forum. They are doing a good job at what is probably an unfun task
  13. rchristi

    The "Whats Your Name" Campaign

    I am generally referred to as Ron. Although Ronnie pronounced with a heavy french accent is my mother's usual name for me.
  14. rchristi

    NREMT Study Methods...Any ideas?

    This might sound a little unconventional, but it worked for me. Find a really good paramedic and spend time with them. Get them to talk about their experiences and especially how they arrive at their decisions. When I took my test it seemed to me that the test was not looking for facts as much...
  15. rchristi

    Non-EMS section

    I would prefer that this forum remain dedicated to serious discussion about the important topics and issues of EMS. Medicine is evolving and EMS needs to make purposeful changes to avoid becoming a dinosaur. I vote to stay on topic.
  16. rchristi

    Am I "Special"?

    I work at a Nuclear power plant. I ended up there after working at a coal fired plant. Prior to that I worked in the oilfields of Wyoming for 13 years. My observation is that this is the safest place I have worked. All that aside, I am what is called a nonlicensed operator. I monitor and...
  17. rchristi

    NREMT study time.

    The sooner the better for the test. There are statistics that back this up posted in one of the threads about the NREMT test
  18. rchristi

    Testing ?

    Probably because that information will not be on the test.<_<
  19. rchristi

    A new one on me

    Kinda adds a new twist to the phrase "Bite me"
  20. rchristi

    Ambulance attendants accused of molesting patients

    Background checks alone probably won't prevent someone with no prior offenses from getting into EMS. I have seen a suggestion of psychological screening in earlier post and that makes sense. The other thing that might help is periodic repeat background checks. Certain security clearances require...
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