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I'd like to point this out: and then As I keep saying, I support junior programs, to supplement adults, but not to replace them. And Connecticut Fire departments shouldn't be ignoring DOL guidance.

right, they require people to wait until they graduate before they are accepted into the academy. you can train beforehand, but they don't accept kids into the military academies. There is a reason for this. sure... many departments allow this. My current department allows this. my first...

the paramedic administered an unnecessary cricothyroidotomy????? There HAAAAAAS to be more to the story.... Like, most paramedics do a cric as a last ditch effort to establish an airway... there have to be more details that are being omitted. I want to hear the paramedic's side of the story...

How frequently does that actually happen? Post 53 handles 1500 calls a year, meaning in 24 hours, they average a little more than 4 calls a day, assuming no 2nd calls. Looking at their website, they have a lot of adult involvement/supervision (their website clearly states that an adult...

Let's be honest... I've heard horror stories of crews from every EMS agency being incapable of handling major emergencies and generally messing up on day-to-day calls. Paid, Volunteer, teenagers, and adults. Even the "best" EMS agency has crews that have screwed up, and most providers have...

I have 0 issues with 16-year-old EMTs... I was in EMT school at 16, credentialed at 17, and running calls independently at 18. Now, 16 year old paramedics? I'm a little hesitant, especially if they haven't completed college-level A&P 1 and 2... and paramedic school is different from EMT...

I mean, that's what happens in Chicago...

So they have two agencies, one that is entirely town funded, and one just provides staffing, equipment and fund raising, all working on the same ambulances. OK, that's makes some sense... they have 1 ambulances staffed by municipal employees, and two reserves. Compare that to the 4 engines and...

How many volunteer cops does westport have? not specials or aux, regular patrol officers who are doing this on a volunteer basis? how many volunteer firefighters does Westport have? They staff 4 fire stations, with 4 engines and a ladder, all staffed 24/7.... Here's the problem I see: The...

Don't tell that to a CNA... many will say they do the same thing as an RN for a much lower payrate.

last fit test was before... so it's more of a question about next time. And as for why 5... if 1 shot is good, 5 must be really really good. Yes, we actually use N95s. not exactly the same mask, but the same size, make and model. The spray test (as in the picture) has been used by my...

No, I don't want medical advice, yes, I've gotten my 5th booster, and my n95 is glued to my face, however, I am experiencing a common symptom: I can't seem to smell anything. Wife complained that the cat's litter box smelled, and I didn't even notice Not that it bothers me much, but I do have...

I just keep thinking about kids eating Tide pods.... because social media told them too Unfortunately, kids (and young adults) will do stupid stuff https://www.familyminded.com/s/dangerous-social-media-challenges-31c1b2b2be14413b...

Posting: Director of EMS - Wake County, NC Job Type - Full-Time Job Num.2023-35 Wake County Government Opening Date 08/24/2023 Closing Date 9/24/2023 11:59 Wake County is hiring its next EMS Director #WakeCounty Wake County Wake County Emergency Medical Services A great opportunity to work...

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Wow... As someone who went to EMT class in high school in the 90s, and has taught EMT classes that are two nights a week with the occasional Saturday, as well as someone who is taking a non-EMS class at the local CC Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 930pm next month, while working full time, and...

you think it's bad in EMS, just imagine how bad it is in the FD ;) I think a bigger area for concerns is actually in auscultations of BPs; will the values be the same when using a Littman cardiology 3 scope vs a disposable fischer price one? What about a 20 year old provider who has decent...

the majority of the time they only hire locals for events. if they travel for an event, they will typically take full timers and bring them along. they rarely pay for travel, unless you are full-time with them; housing is often down on the cheap as well, if they provide it at all. however...

I know several people who worked EMS and then got jobs as the onsite medical rep. it's mostly paperwork, but pays better than EMS.

never done it... doubt I ever would.