Recent content by John Legg

Our new trucks from Paramedics Plus (July 1) are supposed to also include the rumblers. Should be pretty cool. Here's a sample. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20fbMTeEpfo&feature=related

LOL. Guess that's what happens when in "end of nowhere". LOL We work extremely hard to better the EMS community and conditions. John Legg National EMS Association

Good to know. I appreciate your opinion. You should check out the site. Please search as I don't want to violate the rules. John Legg National EMS Association (NEMSA)

"National" organization doesn't necessarily mean cookie cutter for everyone. Each area is unique and has assets to offer. Different strokes for different folks. Please don't think I'm suggesting everyone do exactly the same thing, simply from my signature line. John Legg National EMS Association

Interesting. I stand corrected.:blush: "Most states" John Legg National EMS Association

I haven't carried charcoal in years, much less EVER used it in prehospital settings. John Legg National EMS Association

Remember that each state has a well defined scope of practice for each defined level, along with an approved medication list . Once you verify it's an approved med at your level, approach your medical command council (as applicable) with documented, well thought out information. In most...

Having trained in PA and returned later to work, I can honestly tell you that the stigma that will be attached to you will be EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to change. As stated lots of places on this site, word travels fast in the EMS world. Don't do it. I highly doubt your company (ambulance company...

Please PM me off topic. John Legg National EMS Association

PM me. I would be happy to send you one of our local patches along with a free NEMSA patch. John Legg National EMS Association

There seems to be a common denominator in this thread. Lack of education. Locally, we were experiencing the same issues. However, once a representative visited each Nursing Home and Hospital, educated them on what was needed and why, we saw a dramatic change. Now, we receive two envelopes, one...

Metro seems like interesting place to work. Louisville is one of the friendliest cities I've ever been in. Spent a little time working across the river in Clark County, for RM, years ago. John Legg National EMS Association

Lovell, WY? Ironically, long ago, in a previous life it seems, I lived in Jackson. Absolutely loved it. Hated leaving. A life style that I've never found again. Moved to attend Paramedic School back East. Never made it back. Jobs are hard to be found for medics there. When I left, there...

Excellent advice. In fact, my experience is with the representation side of things. Sounds like BossyCow is a good source for you to enlist.

You must have been reading my mind with your personal message. As I understand it, you are volunteers that are covered only by workers comp. No other compensation. That takes a great deal of dedication and I applaud you. You train the community and the hospital takes the profit? Who pays...