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Scores in my class were public. I had no problem with it, but part of that probably was because of my rank. The harder issue, whether the instructor tells you to or not, is how much to help other students. For me, if the student seems to be sincere and trying hard, and is just confused over...

I didn't see med malpractice insurance in the poll or the thread (I only skimmed the thread). It's not bad for an EMT-B ($100-$200/year). Do most of you have it provided through your employer?

IMO, EMT-B is a stepping stone, not so much of a career in itself. The pay isn't enough to really survive on, especially in the Bay Area. But it is a great way to get into EMS, and then keep working toward Paramedic or PA or RN, etc. It's also a great way to find out if you enjoy the EMS...

Check your PMs for my contact info. The Tech license is easy (depending on your background). KI6EGL Newark, CA, ARES EC

I disagree on your generalization, and I don't think this thread is about your generalization. In my area, the FF/EMT-Ps get lots of action, as the first responders to dispatch. I've worked shoulder-to-shoulder with them as an EMT-B, and they know their stuff. They are the paramedics on-scene...

Just arrived at work in Silicon Valley, Cali (rode in on a sportbike, no radio). I'm one of the principle leads of our work volley ERT group, so I was contacted pretty quickly. We were far enough away from the focus of the attacks that we didn't need to activate, but the news and that day...

If you are (you're) a police officer and you are (you're) on scene, and the police left, how could you still be there?

Galls has these that look like they work with your belt: http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=NP429 .

Front and rear window glass on cars is very strong. The officer's club should have worked fine on a side window. And yes, I do carry an EMT window puch with my Leatherman.

Thanks, Vent. Good teamwork. Great EMS on-scene, and it sounds like he's a very talented doc.

Fair enough on the question. Not on my shift.

Um, it wasn't a commercial for consumers convincing them who to dial direct.... It was a recruiting commercial. Be all that you can be.

Jeezus, Vent. Why do you use the term "rat" in your question? The answer in this case is pretty obvious. Is there something you want to tell us?

Agree completely. Too many times you see bystanders trying to brave flames on a car that you can put out (or knock down) with a 10-pounder or two. Stupid. Just stay up-wind...

You know Trauma is going to be BS, when their tagline is, "Most people run away from danger. We run into it!" Run in -- good strategy.

AMR has a mixed reputation among the medics that I know, but I don't think any of them would say what you said. Do you have a grievance against AMR? How long have you worked for them as a paramedic?

Here it is. Please don't consider every small car fire an explosion risk. Myself and my FTOs have never had a small car fire blow up on us. Just put it out and deal with it. Big car fires require an Engine with lots of water. Small car fires just take a 10 pound extinguisher or two, and...

Explode? How many burning vehicles have you had explode on you? There was a thread here not too long ago...

Why not use road flares? Much more standard, and much less of a potential liability issue.

Another related incident -- guess I need to learn more EMS-related Spanish... 30 y/o intoxicated Hispanic male does a hard face plant on concrete at an event I'm working. I take manual C-spine while my partner starts the exam and vitals, but neither of us are fluent in Spanish, so we could...