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thank you! that has to be the best example I have ever seen. That's really helpful thank you!:D

the station I work at use's the ICHART method. I'm new to that one so does anyone have any examples that I can look over, or tips on the type of questions to ask the pt?

thank you!

Is there any site/app that can help me know how to write a PCR and get better at it. Thank you

What do you do when you work out? what types of workouts do you do? meals!? what type of meals do you make? snacks, lunch, and dinner? I want to start being healthy and choose better alternatives.

Hi guys I have my first ever 24 hour shift coming up this week. Does anyone have any advice or tips? what was yours like? Background info: I'm a first time EMT, and this is my first ever BLS run. This run will be after going on a day shift run as a trainee.

Yes haha that one!

What are the proper steps to becoming a fireman? I'm new to EMS by being an EMT and I don't really know what to do I would like to be a Fireman, but also a paramedic. Anyone have any advice or steps? Also I'm sorry if this post is in the wrong place.

"My friend gave me his Epi-pen while he was dying. He must have really wanted me to have it." I saw this joke and I honestly laughed more than I should have.

Yes it did thank you very much! :)

Haha yeah I know that much. I am directing my energy too that as well thank you.

Thank you. Is there anything else I should really know?

Can someone give me a general overview of all the lights in the ambulance. For example; amber lights what are they, flood lights, bar lights, steady light. I'm new to EMS and it's killing me to know. Thank you so much.

Your right. I'll make a list and ask them in the morning. Thanks I just don't want to feel stupid, because the other trainees already have experience in previous companies.

The company that I'm training with has said some words that I never learned in my class, and I was wondering if anyone can help explain them to me for EMT's when we are on runs. 1) "Medical aids" (what are they?) 2) "Lift assist" (are those just calls where we ask for assistance with a heavy...

Thank you so much! I get it now! I was confused on the whole concept. It's so much clear.

oh okay thank you. That was very helpful.

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this thread, but can someone explain to me what a 5150 hold is, and how it works on EMT's. On that note, what is a 4 point hold and 2 point hold? Thank you, and sorry if this question was redundant.

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So I got hired at Americare, and I was wondering if any past or present employees can inform me on what goes on with the HR boarding process. Also how the week long orentation is like? This is the Carson station. Thank you.