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Why is it that EMS personnel seem so disconnected from each other? I mean, coming from a fire dept. background I see a lot of potential, if not more potential to have that "I have your back" mentality. That large family sense. I have noticed from both squads I'm on, and at work a lot of EMS...

Hey, I know this is a real new guy kind of question but.. Can you obtain a BP under 80 systolic by Palpation? ex: (42/P) I keep hearing a lot of people with totally paradoxical answers acting as if they're 100% correct. I want to see if I can find a consensus here. Thanks.

I'm about 99% sure I passed but I must admit that thing is ridiculously stupid. What is there deal with always giving two possible options? I understand, choose the one that comes first in order of patient care but sometimes its just not that simple. Maybe I over analyze things. I heard the...

Does any body here have any experiences with recruiting tactics that worked successfully in regards to finding motivated candidates, particularly in a volunteer BLS organization?

Never assume a possible criminal needing a medical transport from scene of accident has been frisked. It's your duty, BLS or ALS to keep yourself safe first and foremost. Part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMTcjFzufJk Part 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dP9WzmPo4w

So, I'm new to this lifestyle and actually go on my first shift Saturday. I won't lie, I am a little nervous as to the visual nature of what I can be seeing and dealing with. My question is to any more experienced EMT's out there, how do you handle your first real bad call during and afterwards...

Hello everyone. My name is Mike and I just joined the site, and the Westwood NJ Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Just thought I'd drop a line. Bye!