Recent content by traumaluv2011

That guy needs a cup of coffee...

This one is very affordable: http://www.dixieems.com/Dixie-On-Call-Kit-Blue.asp?par=106&catname=Medical+Bags+and+Kits&par=146&catname=First+Responder+Kits&pid=803

I've used the non-track aluminum ones in my EMT class and I find it was important to know the mechanics of all of that. I am on two volly first aid squads and both use the strykers with the tracks. It definitely is a lot easier to use going down the long flights of stairs. If there are only just...

My first aid squad in NJ uses three box ambulances. One 2000 F350 Chasis, one 1994 E350 Chasis (hopefully being replaced in a year or two), and one 2008 F450 XLT chasis (equipped for bariatric transport). The Fire Department in CT used to use a 1999 medium duty Road Rescue. It's been sold and...

One of my bunkmates applied. He said it wasn't that bad. He will see. I thought about applying, but I only have a little over a year of experience as an EMT.

I can see both arguments. The map book is often much quicker as it takes time to set up the GPS. However, most modern GPSs are equipped with traffic so they could find you the quickest route. If you work for town, it would seem easiest just to become familiar with the area and use a map...

Even though it seems like the OP already go the responses he needs, I'll just add for the discussion. Male and 0 tickets/traffic stops I follow rules so I never have any problems with police. *knocks on wood*

I hope this isn't anyone on here...

According to some people on my squad, anytime we are going to a call or to the hospital that lights and sirens are always used. -_- I'd rather not be at risk of getting in an accident if we are taking a geriatric patient who "feels weak". I keep telling them that if they would just look at the...

Couldn't have worded it any better. Thank you very much.

I'm not quite sure I'm eligible. It is yearly though. I got my EMT four months ago (I've been on the squad for over a year though). The requirements are to be on the squad as an EMT for at least a year and to have at least ICS 100, 200, and 300. I have 100, 200, 700 & 800 and I am taking a 300...

In the state of New Jersey? No. We act purely on standing orders. If paramedics are requested, they do have medical direction. If we do have a severe patient and no paramedics, we do have phone numbers for the hospitals if needed.

Yea they are enforcing unwritten SOPs. How can you expect someone to know what to do when there is no written SOP? Everything is taught as you respond to calls. But most of them don't teach very well. So I figure if they are written down, there won't be any more issues of new members being...

So my volunteer First Aid Squad has some issues with retaining new members. The problem is that the line officers don't really teach very well so whenever a new guy/girl does something wrong, he/she gets yelled at. We don't have a formal written SOP (or SOG, whichever you prefer to call it). We...