Recent content by paracordmedic

A member asked me about wrapping a stethoscope. Here are the pictures. My notes: 1. It can be done, and doesn't look bad. If I were to do another one, I would tighten up the top to not look so messy. 2. The paracord protects the tubing but makes it noticeably stiffer even though I could...

Easter.

American theme with "Second Amendment" highlight.

Navy blue bracelet with "thin orange line."

The Star of Life key fob

Hi folks, I recently started making paracord items. Bracelets, key fobs, zipper pulls. Passes the time at work between runs. I'm still expanding my interests but so far I've made items in EMS, FD and school colors for a few people locally, as well as a unique item I've not seen anywhere else - a...

I like it. Wouldn't wear it (sorry) but I like it.

My company is frequently hiring and we have had significant expansion throughout Virginia in the last couple of years. Mostly transport including critical care, a few 911 positions, pay is competitive, benefits are pretty good, work environment is above par. Check us out...

I used to work with a guy that insisted on wearing a traditional tie. More than once he failed to clear himself and sent the juice up around his neck.

Disp: Respond to a fully involved structure fire at 123 XXX street. Medic: Which way do we turn onto XXX street? Disp: Towards the big orange glow. .......... Medic: Can you give us those directions again? Disp: Is there anyone on the Medic that's not stupid?

There's a business that uses an old medic called "Doctor Mailbox," but all these "winebulance" "stripulance" etc. are just silly. I understand EMS agencies wanting to recover some cash but have you ever seen a used UPS truck? They destroy them to avoid degradation of brand identity. If...

LOLINADS Little Old Lady In No Apparent Distress Syndrome

I used to carry a kit, have a red light, license plate, etc. Not so much any more since I no longer volunteer. I will stop at a wreck if it looks bad and EMS is not on scene, and once I helped a guy who passed out in a restaurant. Bottom line, there's not much I can do for most people...

My LEO experiences all are over the place. Some come to the scene to help, some follow us to catch people not yielding, some tend to assert the "authoritae," occasionally one will threaten to ticket us for reckless driving until we, their supervisor, or another LEO suggests they get a reality...

I hope you are able to meet your life savers, both EMS and ED. Take cookies!