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Tried searching and didn't find anything similar. "What's the worst thing you've ever seen?" The point of this thread is not to ask this question, but rather to hear your responses to it. I don't particularly like being asked this question. It makes me feel uncomfortable. It brings to...

Why is King County Medic One so well known and famous?

Does anyone else notice the Spotlight style light in the far upper left corner? Or how about the cigarette lighter hanging on the ground to the right of the radios to make room for them? Holy whacker....

First ever call as a brand new EMT in orientation came as a trauma for 2 pt MVC, motorcycle vs. deer at highway speeds. Helmets saved their lives without a doubt. 1 air-lifted to nearest Level 1 trauma center, one transported emergent by ground. No better way to put training to use at 7:30...

So I am curious to hear what others have to say about this topic regarding scents on calls, and how to avoid losing your lunch over them. I have heard of people putting a little bit of Vicks under their nose, or chewing mints/gum. Anyone think they have the ultimate solution to avoiding...

So, it's been a little under a year since my EMT class, and I just got a job at a small town EMS service. I'm worried, however, because I feel like I have forgotten things since last summer when I took the class. I tried to keep up and maintain my knowledge, but life gets busy, and you know...

Like the other's have said, lights and sirens can be dangerous. Does every vehicle always move for you and listen for lights and sirens? No. Sometime people have their radio or a/c turned up, and don't hear the sirens or see the lights coming until it's too late. Here: unless you want...

Finishing a meal without tones interrupting it. Rare. But in all seriousness, being told a sincere "thank you" by a patient that had a very simple c/c is always nice. It's nice when kids look up to you too

This was my car for a while: 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Loved that car. Now i drive an 04 Lexus es 330. Best gas mileage ever... and a little more reliable in Iowa Winters than the bug

Sergeant Hulka- "Lighten up Francis, one of these men might save your life one day.." .. "Then again, maybe one of us won't."

i dont mean to throw off the topic here, so please tell me if I do... But, has anyone ever been given a "discount" when pulled over by a LEO for various violations? I have heard that they give Medics and Fire Fighters a break with tickets, etc more often, but never really experienced it myself.

^^ This is awesome.