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That's a great site! Thanks, ffemt8978!

Outside of EMS, it's a beautiful thing, inside of ems - a pain in the ***. Cleaning a rig after a delivery is killer! I've got to agree with EMTPrincess - it is offensive to all senses! Happy deliveries, everyone!

I totally agree with that. In my service (which is set up 'differently' than others) has a pastor/minister/priest, whichever you want to call him, on staff. They are there for spiritual guidance and training - particularly for developing holistic tratment practices. I think this is very...

That's awseome! Thanks, DT4EMS!!! :)

That's bloody hillarious! I'm suprised the army wasn't called out! Were did he get the tank from, anyway?

That's awesome! I didn't know we've got a resident tactical medic! :P. I've yet to find a group that has specific details on training and responses - I'd like to look at being a tactical medic with the City of Edmonton when I get my EMT liscense. Any tips?

Sounds like a doozy! How'd the pt fair? Ever get your chopper air-born again? :P. I don't know what STARS would do if that happened to them... :unsure: Probably scream for more government funding and take away from the fancy new provincial EMS system being built/amalgamated/butchered :glare:.

I think that's awesome! My service would jump at the chance. I've been searching for organizations that do that training in Canada. Anyone know of international trainers? (Service is too cheap to fly people to seminars... :glare: )

For my service, it's optional - but generally discouraged. We're a volunteer stand-by service and the higher ups tend not to want members buying their own equipment... Kinda silly, but we'll roll with it. Edmonton EMS makes it mandatory for all active care employees to wear a concealed trauma...

I like the alcohol theory - mead would be good, too! Why were you in/extubated (if you don't mind me asking)?

I really can't say - I've only ever assisted with the two. Overall, I prefer the LP12. AED's - Philips Heartstart FR2+. It's auto/semi-auto features with 3-lead ECG monitoring is great for our FR's and EMT-A's. My service only uses the LP500's, unfortunatley. :glare:

Hey all! In recent weeks, I've been doing all the reading I can on tactical medics. I think it's a great idea, but I've only been able to find info for major Canadian cities - primarily in Edmonton, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. In Edmonton, specifically, the Tactical EMS is a team of...

I don't think any of my service's units have ever been stolen, but on stand-by handovers, I've seen a couple attempts. Luckily, the new Crestline's the city runs have the 'back door button.' I've got to shake my head at some people - you had it dead on, EMS vehicles are meant to be seen and...

I have to say, that was well said! I have a family member who fell victim to one of the types of people described in the original post. It's quite frustrating to go through the legal system to prove fraud - which is the most ironic thing about it!

Ha! I like it! My vote as well for best post!

The Millenium is a type III. It's a complete conversion off of an E450 Chassis cab. As for the Sprinters - that bad in the snow? (In AB, Canada, we have snow 6 months of the year)

Those Demers units are pretty sweet, eh? Isn't it great what Canadian engineering can do? :P. I did a ridealong with a service in Alberta with one of those units. They are great! Unfortunatley, my service won't look at them becaue they are type III's. We've got this silly policy going on that we...

Absolutely, it has it's time and place. I've had a number of pt's ask me or my partners to pray with them (probably has something to do with 'St. John Amb...') but only if the pt. asks. Discussion can be great, so long as it's not an argument.

I don't mean to start any arguments, but that truly bothers me, when people force religion upon others. Religion is a set of beliefs and what beliefs a person has is their choice and no one has any right to say otherwise. If you want to be Christian, be Christian! If you want to be Bhuddist, be...

Ah, I see. That's got to suck! Welcome to the forums, btw! I'm new here, too. Since I'm in Canada, and don't know alot about the system in the US, I can't help. Good luck to you, mate!