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    Wanted some info on Pacific Ambulance

    27k!?!? Someone plans on doing a lot of overtime.
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    LAFD Fire chief drama

    Only la ha bra has its own ambulance that is staffed with two care employees. The others are care ambulances that are in house with the department.
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    Lynch as a Paramedic

    Anyone work as a medic at Lynch Ambulance in Anaheim? Or as an EMT with a medic partner? Looking for some info.
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    Traumatic Arrest Auto vs Motorcycle

    They have to be blunt arrest with no narrow complex rhythm along with pulseless/apneic in LA County.
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    CA: affected by obamacare?

    If you want to talk about EMTALA, then we're just talking about actual medical emergencies. So let's see, in the month of September in the city I work, I would of had one legit patient who could be considered to be in a medical emergency that warranted a visit to the ER. Being raised...
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    CA: affected by obamacare?

    I have no problem helping out my fellow humans that actually need the help. I.E. people on medicare, disabled, foster kids, etc. BUT why do I have to be responsible for people who make poor life choices like living beyond their means? Here's an example, just yesterday I was bad and went...
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    CA: affected by obamacare?

    It just infuriates me that my age range and gender are the ones being hurt by this new law. I work hard every day of the week to provide for my family. We're getting by, by no means rich, and are able to safe for our future goals. Now all of a sudden I have to take a $1,200 a year hit to my...
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    CA: affected by obamacare?

    I have three part time jobs. One with more than 30 hours a week and have always had kaiser insurance. Just got my rates for 2014 and they went up 108%. Thank you Obama. So, suck up my pride and get federal assistance, or pay the increase.
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    Prepping for medic program

    Watch all the seasons of House M.D.
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    Los Angeles County Paramedic Positions

    No more general statements! Ha! Just trying to get info from employees of the companies that work there or have worked there.
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    Los Angeles County Paramedic Positions

    I know that all this has already been said. I'm not looking for a general description of private ALS in LA County. Im looking for specific working envirornments at the different companies. Thanks though.
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    Los Angeles County Paramedic Positions

    Recent medic school grad and looking to find a job. Been putting in apps with every licensed company on the DHS website, but just curious if I could get any input from people working in companies as a medic. Equipment, adherence to protocol, work environment, pay, etc. For any Los...
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    Washington DC EMS

    Does anyone on the forum currently, or has, worked for DCEMS? Can you give a little insight into how it was? Equipment, protocol, working conditions?
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    ALS Billing vs BLS billing question

    What was your complaint, why did you call? What county are you in?
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    EMT on anxiety medication?

    Do you go to therapy with a mental health professional? Or just medication? The mental health person would know best. And therapy might get you off the meds!
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    Question about EVOC training and CA Ambulance License

    Dmv It is the responsibility of your employeer to train you for driving an emergency vehicle. That's also a test question!
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    Why does everyone think becoming an EMT-B is so easy

    That censored was suppose to say GSW to the chest.
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    Why does everyone think becoming an EMT-B is so easy

    Don't forget BSI and scene safety! I remember a bunch of questions that were along the lines of a man is :censored::censored::censored::censored: and bleeding to death on the street. What is your first priority. A: stop the bleed, b: call law enforcement, C: apply an occlussive dressing, etc.
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    San Francisco / San Diego Folks: Medical Examiner Report help

    You dont have to go to a Doctor for it. Chiropractors can do it too. They're usually a lot cheaper.
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    Cluster headaches and oxygen

    There was an episode of House where they did that!
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