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“extricating patient from foam pit”

There’s literally dozens of articles about this. Here’s one as an example…https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/education/articles/nc-medics-and-firefighters-practice-foam-pit-rescue-at-trampoline-park-inj6zULAmXNkV3xd/

Not enough info here to even tell the story. Why does weathersfield want to change services?

Replacing spO2 sensor cables every 18 months is just the cost of doing business. I just budget a couple of grand for new cables each year. 🤷‍♂️

We’ve had multiple failures. No good answer, and Stryker charges you a bazillion dollars to replace them.

I like to be able to take it off and sling it over a chair. I’m in an office most days and when I have to go on a call, I can grab my strap and go.

Ran radio stations.

I have a leather radio strap. It gets wiped down with a Kavi-wipe if it gets schmutz on it.

Or, just look it up? https://www.nremt.org/Policies/Certification-Policies/Lapsed-Certification-Policy

We pay for 100% for certification upgrades, and an annual $2500 for degree programs, plus a salary increase once you attain your degree.

Yeah. Long denim jacket. Just another goofy jacket that hose monkeys embroider an IAFF logo on and wear so people thank them for their service.

There were opportunities I couldn’t get an interview for until I had a masters. Those silly post nominals make a difference.

Like a barn coat.

You absolutely could get a degree within five years. And, while it may not improve your nuts and bolts patient care, obtaining a degree absolutely changes your critical, thinking, rationalizing, written communication… So much more. Learning to analyze research that I conducted was a big part of...

This is true. This is why when I’m in that vehicle I have a set of gear. I know other places use an ”out of service” sign when the vehicle is getting serviced or driven by someone who shouldn’t be driving it.

PA does not have a specific duty to act for “off duty” providers anywhere I can find when perusing the EMS act or any others related to first responders… but not stopping in a marked vehicle would make for some pretty poor optics. …and really, I’d say that having a marked take home vehicle...

Now I drive a marked take-home vehicle and have ALS gear with me. It's a bit of a conundrum. Do I stop or pretend I didn't see it?