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By reading some of the post it is clear we have some fire haters on the board.IMO and this is coming from a firemedic who takes both jobs serious,fire and ems should be dispatched at the same time.If you have an eta of 15 min for any ambulance and 5 for a fire truck why would you make someone...

Whats everyone's take on the question.When dealing with chest pain,Do you always start a line before giving nitro SL.I've seen it both ways.I prefer to start one but would like to hear some other schools of thought.

Agree with Rid you can be in it before you know it.Always remember scene safety.Also charge the :censored::censored::censored::censored::censored::censored::censored: he needs in jail.

The above replys is the reason am ready to leave the job.We used to be a brotherhood but am afraid those days are gone.To infer that a brotherhood is something to cover up mistakes I have to disagree.It nice to know that when your down you have friends.I guess most of you don't need them.Also if...

Here in Ky state inspections are scheduled.I think this is not the best way due to the fact a service can operate below standards for aleast 364 days of a year.Then on the day of inspection have everything right.I was wondering in your state if inspections are scheduled or random.Thanks

Was wondering if some one could have Sinus Tach with a rate above 150bpm.I have been told that even if p waves are present and the rate is above 150bpm it is technically SVT.I have also been told if the p wave hasn't superimposed into the QRS it is Sinus Rhythm even if you had a rate above...

Was wondering what everyone's idea of pride is for the job that we do.The reason am asking is because of things here at the FD.We have guys on the job that there idea of pride is keeping the trucks and stations clean.Almost to the point of being compulsive.My idea is being knowledgeable and...

Nice to see a fellow kentuckian on here,what part ya from.

Rid, do you know of some good sites for info on pt assessment.Such as things to look for and what they are telling us.

Just read an article from the NREMT and its statistics state that only 11% of people working in ems make it to retirement.I was wondering whats you'll thoughts on this.

Welcome back to this crazy world.Just remember all ems providers are not the same.I myself am considering going to PA school,but haven't made my mind up yet.Feel free to share your knowledge here.

I live in Ky and have never heard of this cert for nurses.I even asked the wife who is a nurse and she hasn't.I know that we did use nurses on als transferes years ago when we was just bls.Could you point me to where the info is on this vent.Thanks

Was wondering if any one has seen or used the stethoscope that has the ability to produce a EKG in lead two.It works by having three conducting points on the bell and a small LCD screen on the back.Sorry can't remember the name. Would like you comments about it.

Just placed them on the EC units her at work, and was wondering what everyone's thoughts was.Have you had good/bad results.Thanks

The town I come from in ky has a population of about 600 people with the county having around 5000.The service there is provided by the fire dept.It started as volly and now is a combination.They are licensed for five ambulances.The usually have five staffed during the day.One being als.Granted...

Does anyone know of any studies for how long someone can go with low blood sugar before there is permanet damage.I bring this up because of a run I had one time.The pts.family report that he had started acting funny around 6am that morning.It was 1015am when we got dispatched.In the end pt. made...

ff/medic because that is my career and 1911 for my favorite handgun

Rid I also see your side of the coin too.Yes I agree we have to many different levels of providers,and depending on where you are at determines what each one of those levels can provide.As a fire based paramedic I fined it silly that when I am here at work there is somethings I can't do that...

Here in Kentucky basics and medic can use the combitube.I think it is a wonderful device.Sure it isn't as nice as an Et tube but it has it place.The first thing beat into are head as a FR,basic,or medic is airway,airway,airway.Maybe the ones that don't think it is right for a basic to use it...

Also agree with rid on this one. I think operating in this function would show your professionalism and commentment to the job. Please forgive if I misspelled:unsure:after all am from kentucky