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http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?95226 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - Two Clearfield County EMS crew members and a patient occupant were injured when an ambulance crashed on Route 28 thismorning. The ambulance crew was transporting a patient to Pittsburgh from Clearfield County...

http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?95015 Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Two people have been killed after an ambulance slammed into the back of a TDOT vehicle on Interstate 65 near Wedgewood Avenue. Officials said the Rural/Metro ambulance was travelling in the northbound lanes...

I just did a quick Google search and have found a few good statistics websites. They date back awhile ago and I'm not sure if there has been any recent research. Let me know if you need anything else. PTO: http://nasdonline.org/document/1128/d000917/tractor-and-pto-accidents-and-rescues.html...

What are you looking for? Statistics on agricultural accidents? Stabilization and extrication techniques? Let me know. - HAZMAT

+1 I'd say get a decent stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff to practice with before anything else. - HAZMAT

Thank you for the info Rescue, I've got my PEPP card laying somewhere around here. I just like having extra reading material on hand and my medic instructor recommended the Brady Arrhythmia. Are you ready for the snow?! - HAZMAT

I sent a PM yesterday, do you still have them? - HAZMAT

Read the entire question and all of the answers, don't let yourself pick the first answer that seems right. Look over the material. BSI and scene safety. Remember the ABC's... Is manual cervical stabilization needed or should they be ventilated? Airway comes first. Do they have a sucking...

http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?94603 Two Baltimore City Fire Department EMS personnel were injured Wednesday, Oct 14 when their medic unit was involved in a collision downtown. BCFD Medic 23, using Reserve Medic 64, was headed westbound on Lexington Avenue shortly before 11...

Take a deep breath and relax! The things you have to remember are to... 1. Read the entire question along with the answers sometimes A. might be the best looking answer to the question in the world but if you would have read D. you would have known otherwise. 2. Stick to the basics! Scene...

http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?94342 Sunday, October 11, 2009 - The Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed that one person died in a weather related accident on Friday afternoon. Strong winds came through the area knocking the temporary office trailer for the...

You want to stick with the basics to begin with, proper BSI along with hand washing and general good hygiene. If your patient has a bad cough or you don't feel comfortable breathing the same air as they do put a mask on you or them whether it be a N-95 or a surgical mask. A non rebreather can't...

Well whatever works best with your schedule and the work load that you can handle. The fire field isn't rocket science by all means but it's definitely not the definition of easy. The best training and education for the fire service is hands on experience, keep in mind you have your NFPA...

Where are you planning on taking your fire academy? If you are taking your academy through a department that is hosting it in house dealing with that isn't a big deal. If you are looking for more of a academy style environment I've typically seen them M-F during the day with lots of PT. When I...

Welcome to the forums! EMS is an acquired taste by all means some people just have a thing for it and with time some loose the desire. I personally enjoy what I do and am furthering my education as a Paramedic student. As far as the pay issue you aren't going to make huge money but I would think...

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http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?94131 Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - Two emergency medical technicians had to be rescued Tuesday morning after their ambulance crashed - trapping them inside. The accident happened shortly after 8 a.m. on State Route 37 in the town of...

Have you made any phone calls? Check with local ambulance company's and medical centers to see if they offer EMS education. - HAZMAT

http://emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=14962. Have you read about placement of your stethoscope and abnormal lung sounds? Go from one side to the other, right upper chest then left upper chest and so on. Takes practice, start listening to family member and friends lung sounds. - HAZMZAT

I would say that it depends on the police department. Having your Paramedic is a good start but if you are looking at more of the law enforcement side of things I recommend a degree in criminal justice. You could get into the reserve program and some departments pay for your academy. - HAZMAT