Recent content by Thindian

I worked in Pittsburgh and I got my degree from the University of Pittsburgh (through the Center for Emergency Medicine). Phenomenal program with excellent staff/instruction. I'd rather not disclose the exact districts I worked in publicly, but statistically, we ran the most calls and had the...

Moving to the South Bay area actually, so south of the city.

Unfortunately, my move back to Los Angeles is mostly family related, so I didn't have the opportunity to fish for a job beforehand. I figured with my bachelor's degree in emergency medicine, and my experience in busy 911 districts, it wouldn't be too hard to find a job. I guess I was wrong!

Wow, that's sort of concerning. Are you only referring to AMR?

I'm considering AMR with the commute actually. What little perks are you referring to exactly?

I'm not too keen on McCormick. I don't mind doing IFTs if the pay is good, at least for right now. Which IFT companies would you recommend?

Hey guys, I'm a paramedic with a couple years of experience in 911/rescue EMS from out-of-state. I have a bachelor's degree from a distinguished university, and have been working as a Paramedic/FTO for the busiest district in the second busiest county in my state. I'm moving back to LA pretty...

Outstanding work gentlemen. I'm sure many people over there owe you more than just thanks, although it's all that they can give.

I haven't heard the best things about them. I've had everything from ride-alongs to EMTs to Paramedics tell me that their experience with Gerber has been less than pleasant. I've had two EMT students that told me that Gerber never returned their calls for their required ride alongs. I've had...

Day trucks (or day cars/carts) usually refer to ambulances that staff employees with 10/12 hour shifts. These shifts are typically assigned during the day (hence the day part of the equation). These "day trucks" usually end up seeing more action, since they tend to be covering for other areas or...

Forgive if I'm wrong, didn't you just get your EMT-B a couple months ago? And didn't you just start this EMT job a week or two ago? Medic schools in my area require a minimum of 6 months of 911 experience for your application to be considered. I guess it's different in Missouri. Good luck though.

Hey Atro, if you don't mind sending me a message when you're done with class today that'd be great. I'd like to know how it went. Did "Insert Big Agency here" sponsor you?

I have been told that the "quick-dissolve" aspirin soaks into the blood stream within 3-5 minutes and becomes effective immediately after. I've also been told that normal "swallow the pill" aspirin takes 30-60 minutes to become effective in the blood stream.

Are you taking it tomorrow? If so, I may just see you there. From what I hear it's pretty good. I've taken tons of these classes at UCLA, including Paramedic Prep and the facility/instructors have been fantastic.

- When you're sleeping, your body uses stores as energy. If you don't let your body use it's stores (by eating right before you sleep), you will just keep building up stores. - Subdural bleeds, come on. - Sugar... kids... Who told you these things aren't true?