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In the volunteer world, moving up to paramedic can be a very costly proposition, unless you also plan on doing it as a profession.

Sounds like they need to setup a sting. Post up ambulances with SWAT teams in them. Anyone attempting to break in is shot.

The article also says the fleet of buses had bad brakes so it isn't much of a stretch to say that poor maintenance on the part of the school (or responsible party) was a major contributor.

We have a guy in my volunteer service that is 71 years young and in my opinion is an excellent driver and EMT. We generally only get 2 - 3 calls at most in a 12 hour shift, so I imagine that helps keep the exhaustion factor down. Plenty of time for naps. We also try to not run any less than 3 in...

As someone new to this, I'm going to err on the side of my safety and my crew's safety, and stage. Also, I believe PD here can pronounce if there are obvious signs of injuries incompatible with life... so they may cancel us. I would not actually be the one making the call though, that would be...

I'm a driver, not yet an EMT, so I'd say yes: for now, I like driving. Once I get my card, I may change my mind.

I'm a huge fan of 5.11's pants, and I also have their company boots, which are great for the price (I paid around $60 for mine). I bought my shirts from Galls, and have been happy with those as well.

$75 is too much for potentially life saving treatment and transport? Sounds like "nearly everyone" has lost a grip on reality. At the end of the day: someone is paying for it. The only question is should it be the person taking the trip, or all of their neighbors?

This looks like what we have: http://www.ems1.com/ems-products/outerwear/13817-EMS-Jacket-by-Globe-LifeLine/ Not sure if that would work for you, but they are very nice coats with zip-out fleece.

No need to get defensive, I'm new to all this. I was just asking the question. I appreciate the very thorough answer. I'd also be interested to hear more about who will be acting as medical director / med control and how that is going to work...

$100k for BLS services? Are you including supplies in that? Around here EMT-Bs are paid less than half that.

I'll grant you that she is likely an idiot, but I still would have just given my unit number.

My guess would be you'll enjoy the volunteer work and find it more rewarding than the paid work, and will likely continue that if the politics aren't bad or you can put up with them.

Sounds like they get it. /thread