the 100% directionless thread

Are there really 100,000km worth of blood vessels in the human body?
No, its true, and humans have a circulating blood volume of 20,000 gallons....Well, OK...that would be about 42 liters, but still.....
 
Last edited:
Hmm... turns out our PSAP wants to direct car crashes to EMS Dispatch...

Didn't see the crash itself, but the immediate aftermath, called 911 and actually asked for our Fire Dispatch lol, they asked if I was reporting an actual fire (which I guess makes sense from their point of view), said it was for a car crash, and they sent me to the EMSD instead (where I was on hold for like a min, and then they asked if I was calling for the accident at XYZ Intersection (I was.. guess I wasn't the first caller) and they just said yup, unit is on its way, and that was it. Couple min later, the ambulance showed up, they must be doing plenty of training cuz 4 guys hopped out, and at that point me and my friend were like "Wellp, we're just looky loos now, time to head off" (I didn't see the accident itself, so didn't have anything particular to report beyond what they were already getting from the drivers)

Interesting being on this side of the call...
 
Thanksgiving dinner on the road: pork roast, baked potato and baked beans
 

Attachments

  • 20241128_100413.jpg
    20241128_100413.jpg
    2.7 MB · Views: 26
I have a chill job call volume wise. Our busiest unit averages four calls in 24 hours. A transport is 90-120 minute affair depending on the area so it’s not the slowest.

I’m going through a process with a job that is much busier. Like 11k calls between four stations but has a hospital in district so very short transports. I am not often bored where I currently am but I would be happy to run a few more calls. It’s also like 15k raise.

In the short term, it’s a no brainer. But in the long term I’m a little concerned about being that busy over a 20 year career.

Muse with me if you’ve been through something similar.
Ended up accepting a lateral position to work at this “busier” place. A fat raise and cutting my commute from an hour to 15 minutes did it. Culturally they seem to get it and the department seems a bit more developed and professional. They have 24/7 EMS supervisor positions to aspire to as well.

Sucks to be a probie again with no vacation, but no academy at least. I’m thinking this was the good choice. I’ll miss my crew though.
 
IMG_5838.jpeg

Surprised @Jim37F didn’t beat me to this. Still the most admirable generation in our Country. Resilience and endurance were not optional.
 
View attachment 5814
Surprised @Jim37F didn’t beat me to this. Still the most admirable generation in our Country. Resilience and endurance were not optional.
Saluting, and remembering not just our guys caught in the ship's and the airfields, but the Firefighters who came to help

 
Back after a year. Anything change?
 
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays no matter what you celebrate!

Got a bit of an early Christmas present from my Dept, I got selected to go to the Interview for our new Rescue Helicopter Hoist Operator position! Idk how many guys are actually getting interviewed, but they're only planning on taking 8 to the training... little bit of a short notice as the interview is on Friday lol

Now to figure out how to prep for a Hoist Operator interview lol
 
Think Dory. Just keep swimming...
 
Good afternoon everyone! I just wanted to wish everyone (in absolutely ZERO particular order) a Merry/Happy:
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- Kwanzaa
- Any other concurrent holidays that I'm unaware of

For those of you on duty today, I hope y'all have safe shifts filled with joy and happiness. For those of you off duty, I hope your specific festivities are also filled with joy and happiness.

And regardless of which specific holiday it is you're celebrating, I hope that all y'all who were Santa Claus remembered to include yourselves in your Santa plans even though I forgot to 😂😂😂
 
Back
Top