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Everyone makes mistakes. Dropped gurneys, collisions, and partners messing up patient movements/transfers. Part of the job. Though highly unlikely, you may be sued. You may be put on an action plan and lose your job. It happens. To be in EMS you have to be willing to learn from your...

They always seemed to be at the forefront of EMS. Axon bodycams, in-field blood work, strong education programs, the best equipment. Where did they go wrong?

I don't have personal experience but I'd likely get a $10 ReliOn tester at Walmart. The strips appear to be the most inexpensive.

My experience is that work-related anxiety generally decreases with time. I was so anxious I didn't sleep the night before my first 12 hour shift in EMS. Though I didn't have problems sleep after those first few shifts, I'm not sure I ever effectively managed my stress before leaving EMS...

Reach out to New Hampshire CPR and see if they can help. They provide an affiliation service for $10 a month that might meet NREMT requirements.

Opinion: providers should have to pass an annual physical agility test.

This topic has been posted quite a few times over the years but never really answered. It would be awesome if you could report back on what your map test included.

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I'm going to need to dig around today to enable the option. It's available and I'll enable it, I just need to work through what I need to update on our platform.

You can reach out to them directly, or Google “PulsePoint contract .pdf” to see some examples. San Diego pays $28,000 a year for the service whereas Williamson City EMS in Texas pays $8,000.

Additional education (AEMT and Paramedic) should be required for all paid providers after a set period of time. EMT-Basic > 1 year > EMT-Advanced > 1 year > Paramedic

What controversial opinion(s) do you have about EMS? I'll go first: those that refuse to be vaccinated shouldn't be in EMS.

I saw online that nurses are making bank these days. Massive sign on bonuses, often double their hourly rate, and hundreds of dollars for picking up OT shifts in addition to overtime. Just a semester or more of school beyond most medic programs.

Not allowed for EMS in Michigan. Listed reasons were that it's often used punitively, doesn't treat any known condition, can worsen pre-existing respiratory conditions, there are hazards to using it, and all patients deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

I'm going to need someone to ELI5 how to maintain a nice lawn. Despite paying for a lawn service to spray, mine is dead. Installing irrigation in a few weeks. Where do I learn the basics?

How did I never know that standardized dispatch codes are a thing?

You’re asking for medical advice, which we don’t provide. Call your doctor and ask what they suggest.

Of course, that makes sense, thanks!

No idea, I’m just looking at PulsePoint. I know that FEMA is providing the county units to help with the shortage of units. I’m surprised that all of the IFT aren’t being diverted to privates. I thought that was the national norm.

I was surprised to see how many interfacility transports my county service provides. There doesn't appear to be a shortage of private companies serving the area. I'm shocked. Is this the norm for public/third service agencies?