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A discussion I was having down at the squad building- If you were on a code and ALS was unavalible (a virtual impossibility but even so) would you use an epi pen to get epi flowing while performing CPR and AED? would there be a downside do it?

We had a discussion today down at the squad building about whether Als should be sent out for a possible appendicitis. The pt. chief was complaint was a stabbing pain the lower left quadrant. 10/10 no radiation Als dispatch?

Hey, My friend on another squad was telling me that they got on the front of their rig a device mounted that, if the car in front of you isn't getting out of your way, can somehow make the car vibrate. He wasn't sure what it was called or where to get one. Anyone ever hear of this?

I ride on a volunteer squad 1-2 nights a week. Last week we get a call for a difficulty breathing at a private. Myself and my partner (both orthodox Jews wearing skullcaps) responded as usual. When we got to the house a young man (mid20's) called us frantically into the living room where his...

I'm a 17 year nj certified EMTb. Halfway through my emt training, my town's ems decided they would no longer allow under18 year olds on the corp, and the next town over said they didn't take out of towners. I then sorta panicked and looked for a squad to join from the surrounding towns, and...

Does your squad put patches on everything? Like everything from polo shirts to turnout gear? Mine does and I was wondering if this is normal. The squad the next town over only has on the official uniform worn 2/3 times a year. Thanks