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    The things you've broken/crashed

    I had my paramedic certification for about two weeks when my partner and I were responding to a cardiac arrest in a rural area of Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was approximately ten o’clock at night and very dark. While traveling on a country two-lane highway, my partner said, “Marcus...
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    Cardiac Cath Lab - Specialty Referral?

    I certainly agree with this statement. I am very impressed with the amount of interventions Israeli medics can perform. The US is far advanced in prehospital medicine compared to most countries however, when compared to Israel; it appears we have some catching up to do. You are truly blessed...
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    Hello Everyone

    It is really good to hear from a previous employee of Horry County. I'm sure things were a lot different back in the 80's. Anyway, I worked all over the county, but mainly Medic 1 which of course is downtown Myrtle Beach on 10th Ave. Absolutely crazy call volume at that station! Things have...
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    should I join the national guard EMT program?

    Did he say he was thinking about enlisting in the AIR National Guard? No, he stated National Guard, which is associated with the Army, which has infantry.
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    should I join the national guard EMT program?

    I am active duty in the Air Force so I will tell you my feelings about your future ambition. If you are going to join the military rather it be guard or active duty, ensure you do it for the right reason and that is to serve your country. Yes, the sign on bonus is nice and the "free college"...
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    Vote for Your Favorite Medical Drama on TV!

    ER was one of my favorite series but unfortunately, my love for it died when Dr. Green did. When Dr. Green’s character was terminated, it seemed as though the series went down hill drastically. House is my favorite medical drama series, but when I look for medical comedy, Scrubs hits the...
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    Hello Everyone

    My name is Marcus and I am a Pararescueman in the USAF. I've been a Paramedic for 9 years. I started out as an EMT-B working with Gerogetown County EMS in South Carolina. It was a fantastic place to begin my EMS career. This is where I met one of the best medics I've ever had the pleasure of...
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