Search results

hi all, was just in Ecuador, and I noticed in Quito no one pulls over for an ambulance to go by. Lights flashing and all, they had to wait in traffic with everyone else. Yikes! I've heard the same is true in Chile. Thoughts? Anyone have more info?

Interesting. Thanks for sharing, some valid points. What, may I ask, is your background? WEMT? WFR? And a wilderness guide? Medican support? Just want a better picture of where you're coming from

Oh yeah, for sure, I could never live on the West side. I love all the green and trees there, but the congestion would get to me right away. Are you on the reservation?

Hi! Welcome to the forum. I really like it. Gave me some good ideas and helped me pass the NR. I've also been able to ask some EMS and medical questions and gotten some good answers.

hi there, I'm curious about your name. Do u work for the Red Cross? I do some work for them, so it stood out in my mind.

I just found out the big ambulance company in town (the one I have the greatest chances of getting on with) works a Modified Detroit Schedule. From reading past posts, it appears this is a 24-hour shift, with one day on, one off, one on, 3 off. Is this correct? Who here works this schedule...and...

I'm thinking about starting the same sort of biz. Right now I teach for someone else. Do you enjoy it? Is it good supplemental income?

Kinda sorta in the same boat. I'm 32 and since college have worked for corporate Amer. Got bored helping rich clients within the confines of a cubicle. Always been interested in EMS. Got my EMT-B, now I'm applying for work. Good luck!

Darted him?

+1 on that. Also want to add sorry about the challenges, and I admire you for getting up, dusting yourself off, and wanting to do your own thing. Go for it. I wish you luck!

Angel wow you're married with a kid?? You don't look old enough to have a kid!! :P

Yes, I've read about both your points. Hmmm....I'm not after anything specific....just if anyone has ever seen one actually happen on someone. Just like I asked in my original post.

Anyone ever see one? I've only read about it in my text. What does one look like in real life?

Congrats!!!

I believe you also have to run a DNR through medical control before ceasing resus efforts, this probably varies depending on protocol. Good luck and let us know your results.

Started with 28, ended with 28. But I took a month-long, full-time WEMT class, so maybe that's why.....

Thanks Angel, yeah, I hear ya. Are u working? Joe, yep, my WEMT course was a month long, M-F all day.

hi all, I know each has his own experiences with the national registry, and I'd like to share mine. Hopefully it'll shed some light for those entering an EMT program and / or prepping for the NR. Going into my course (a WEMT), I had no medical knowledge whatsoever. It was all new stuff, and it...

I took mine yesterday at 11:30AM and the results were there when I checked this morning. A classmate of mine had to wait a week....there was some sort of glich...but that's uncommon. I'd say within a day or two, you'll know. Like the above poster said, the dye's been cast. It's nerve-racking...

I just found out I PASSED on my 2nd attempt of the Basic!!!!!!!! I had 120 questions on the dot.