Recent content by Urbanems

FireWA- who did you speak with at the WA DOH ? I'm a NREMT-Paramedic, and am a Licensed Paramedic (LP, just a regular paramedic with a degree) from Texas. My school is in the letter of review phase with the CAAHEP and had been issued the letter before I graduated. Washington State will not...

I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row to re certify my NREMT Paramedic this coming March. I've already completed the 24 hrs of continuing education, but haven't started on the 24 hrs of the actual refresher. Some of my friends who are doctors say that every few weeks there are free online...

I think the OP was saying more along the lines of smoking on your own time, not while or immediately before your shift. That would be when the altered and DUI stuff comes into play. I'm a deputy in one of the above listed states, and my sheriff says while smoking is now legal, you'll be...

MCHD is a squared away service. They have a good reputation and get things done right.

Do we have a temperature?

Hey guys, Trying to get an idea about how this will go over for me. I was recently hired part-time (paramedic) for a large city service (private service), and they have a 6 day orientation 8a-5p. During my interview, I made sure they knew I was in school (junior Biochemistry major), and that...

I also worked for Acadian for a number of years ... It's okay, but I would try for something else in Houston that may have some 911 secondary contracts or if your lucky some primary. Plus, I dont think Acadian is in Houston yet ... Closest is maybe orange (they do the 911 there), and transfers...

I know this isn't the Textbook answer or the morally correct answer. But if you encountered this in real life, I'd probably just keep it to yourself. Unless they literally beat a man to near death for no reason, I would just keep your mouth shut and go on with your business. I know a lot of...

Those links look sketchy

I'm new to fire-based EMS, I've only worked in cities that have separate fire and EMS but are both city run/funded (like Boston EMS). I'm a paramedic, and recently moved to a different state where it is 90% firebased EMS. Can paramedics work for ALS transport fire departments without being a...

Yeah it makes sense I suppose, what really makes a difference is compression quality. Devices like the Lucas2 or any other automated CPR devices really make a difference. You put on the Lucas and it pumps away, and you actually stand around waiting for the next 2 min interval to push...

One ambulance service is Louisiana is doing a trial on what they call CPR HD.... Continuous compressions with just a NRB on at 15 lpm before intubation, so no pauses at all (except to place ETT or king/combi)

Thanks for all the help guys, I appreciate it. I'm in the Moscow/Pullman area so driving to Yakima, Wenatchee, and tri cities would be a little too far especially considering the winter roads here. Does the Spokane AMR have a recruiter or does anyone have an contact email for anyone there...

Are there any services hiring paramedics in eastern/southeastern washington state? Preferably ones that have some of the 911 contracts. I have 3 years experience in an fast paced urban 911 city service 10-18 calls/12 hr shift. I'd even be willing to work in parts of Idaho that boarder the...

Haha yeah the whole fedex thing was a joke, I've just always used fedex as a username on forums and such... I couldnt think of a character name when I was a kid for a game, then I saw a fedex package - and it's always been that ever since. Pretty sure it was 73 questions... if you look in the...