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    Why are Paramedics paid so little?

    Starting pay at my company is 17 per hour with a 48 hour schedule. That's just under 46,000 a year for two days of work a week. Not to bad for less than a year and a half of school. That leaves time for a second job or OT. I realize that it kinda sucks and it would be nice to work 40 hours...
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    Going PB

    So as a new medic I have been working medic/medic for my company and now I will be starting a medic/basic shift. My question is how do you divide work? I have heard of stories where a medic will make the basic do all the basic calls. I get the mentality that they can't do ALS calls so It's...
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    Shopping for boots

    http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Details/4361/1600FQ0002090/Rocky--Men%27s-Zipper-Paraboot-Duty-Boot/ They seem to last about 3 years. I like boots that feel like boots and not sneakers.
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    Shift Pay Parity

    It sounds as if the two are almost different jobs, so that makes sense. But if operational need changes does your pay? If you work all night do you get compensation?
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    the 100% directionless thread

    http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Radioactive-man-Milford-resident-pulled-over-by-3549631.php Troopers pull over FF after stress test. I didn't know they had such equipment!
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    Jobs off craigslist? Oc/ie?

    When I was laid off and looking for work I quickly found out that craigslist is 99.9% BS for jobs. If the ad doesn't say the companies name in it then it's fake.
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    Shift Pay Parity

    I never understood the whole pay drop thing. It's essentialy a way for the company to recover some of the money that is being paid out in overtime, while still having you work the hours. My company dosen't do this but I remember AMR did, which was union at the time. I personaly wouldn't...
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    Armed EMS. How many of you carry?

    Some states have specific laws preventing ambulance personnel from carrying weapons, like CT. I've searched the MGLs and can't find any prohibitions in MA. I'm curious about other states. Also, in MA you can't carry on school grounds or on federal property. So what would you do if you had...
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    What to wear for a PRN position.

    I have never worn anything but a suit. I would suggest at least dress pants and a tie. Bring a portfolio case with paper, pen and copies of your resume.
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    Epi 1:1000 into Epi 1:10,000

    Also, if you put 1mg 1:1000 or 1mg 1:10,000 into a 100 bag you would have the same concentration, 10mcg/ml (assuming you removed whatever volume your putting into the bag) So if you draw up 10ml it would be 100mcg or .1mg
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    Underage Citation

    How did your boss find out? Now it seems like reporting it is a condition of contiued employment even if your not legally required to.
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    What don't they teach you in paramedic school?

    Respiratory and IFT stuff such as vents and pumps. The IFT class my company had me sit through was incredibly lacking. I spend most of my post-school study time on this.
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    30 Y/0 M Sick Person

    Yup. All things to consider for your differential.
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    30 Y/0 M Sick Person

    First thing that popped in my head when I heard back of truck was CO poisoning. Symptoms seem to fit too.
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    Manual or Automatic?

    I didn't know manual was an option.
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