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    Question regarding D tanks

    Hey guys I'm trying to answer the following question, but am not sure what the answer is... "Per government standards, what is the minimum amount of oxygen you must have in your portable cylinders?" I am trying to figure the answer for a portable D O2 tank.
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    A&P Classes in LA/OC area?

    Hi guys! I have been trying to get into an A&P class in San Diego for awhile now... It seemed like the classes all filled up at Palomar before I could get in! I was never sure where I wanted to go to Paramedic school either, so I did not want to take an A&P that would not qualify for a school's...
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    Renewing NREMT B. What are the requirements?

    I am about to renew my NREMT... I am confused if I need 24 hours Continuing Education, 48 hours? Or 24 + 48 more? Anyone know what is required for my first renewal? I have been working as an EMT for 9 months now, so I know I have that part (work for 6 months) covered... Thanks for your...
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    GCS Motor

    Can someone point me to where I can get detailed/in depth description of what the different levels of CGS Motor scores look like? I get confused with localizes pain vs withdrawl as well as the other scores... Thanks!
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    Dangers of leaving portable O2 bag charged?

    I heard that someone in my company got reamed for not bleeding off the Oxygen on their portable airway bag the other day. I got to wondering what the reasons would be to avoid leaving the bottle charged with the regulator off? Any ideas anyone? All I can think of is that it would be extra...
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    EMS companies in North San Diego County

    I am currently living in Oceanside and looking for my first EMT job. I'm wondering if you guys know of any companies that operate in the Carlsbad/Oceanside/Encinitas area? It would be a lot more convenient to work closer to home than to have to commute to San Diego every day... Thanks for...
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    Do ski/snow resorts hire their own EMTs?

    I think it would be pretty cool to work on a nice resort in Tahoe, or Mammoth or somewhere with great snow...
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    CA Class B Drivers license requirements the same as Ambulance Drivers license in CA?

    So I decided a little over a year ago that I wanted to become a fire fighter... I started by taking my EMT basic class last fall, then took a couple of classes towards my fire cert the following semester. Over that time I passed the NREMT, and got licensed as an EMT in the county of San Diego. I...
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    How do I know if my live scan has cleared before I go to DMV?

    So I am trying to get an EMT job, and I got a response from a company... They told me that if I were prepared they would be doing interviews on Wednesday (they emailed me on Friday I believe). But along with your CPR, EMT cert, Drivers License, and H-6 driving record they wanted you to already...
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    Where to get a cheap physical in San Diego?

    So I am just starting out in getting my first EMT job... I got a response to one of my applications telling me that I need to have: -Vaild County EMS Card from San Diego EMS -CA Driver’s License -Ambulance Driver’s License -Clean Driving Record (less than 3 points, no DUIs in the...
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