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Double medic ALS and double basic BLS at my paid job. My volunteer squad runs a 4 person crew. 1 driver, crew chief, EMT, and a 4th rider in training.

I'm sure the fire unions would end it right quick.

If it was only you, apply the AED immediately since it's a witnesses arrest. If there is someone with you, have them perform compressions until the pads are on, then analyze.

Basically this. The standard had risen to emt basic for both ffs and cops too.

Can you? Sure why not. I never have. The ER has those fancy medical grade shavers that would work well but we don't carry anything other than a crappy disposable razor.

I used EMT national training also and thought that was a good resource.

Yep.

Never heard of this. Clarifying your state might be helpful.

Is it just me or do the vitals not react to treatment or meds? I haven't delved too deep into it yet though.

http://www.microflex.com/~/media/Files/Literature/Domestic%20Spec%20Sheets/DOM_SpecSheet_SuprenoSE.ashx These are by far the best gloves I've ever used. A bit thicker than your normal exam glove but that's why I like em.

How is coming up from behind on someone and stabbing them a classic disarming scenario?

Sorry didn't mean it to seem like I was critiquing your personal view...more the system as a whole.

Huh? Just because you may frown upon junkies and it happens way to much doesn't make it any less acute.

ETOH número uno. Let the games begin.

How are you working per diem as an emt? I don't know any company who would hire someone without having a copy of their OEMS card.

What sort of assessment to gauge competency would you suggest instead?

I call BS.

The truck's defroster. During the winter months I keep one up there constantly up on the dash.

Do the hospital based ambulances get turn over calls or do they have primary service areas?

Ummmmmmm yes. Tigger is correct. Maybe not as drastic as minutes, but still pertinent. All this spo2 stuff you're talking about Mariemt is honestly BS. Capnography is far more applicable clinically, than Spo2 for arrests. Emcrit on it: http://emcrit.org/podcasts/oxygen-physiology/