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A few weeks ago my partners and I responded to a 93-year-old female who had fallen. Following protocol, she met criteria for mandatory full spinal precaution. Upon placing her on a backboard she began to feel a significant amount of pain, so we had ran into a problem. One of my partners called...

Well, I've passed my state exam and now I'm waiting for my certification to show up in CIS. Anyone know how long it usually takes to show up online?

The big question, should you tilt your head forward or backward?

At the risk of sounding like a posing douche bag, I'd like to ask a question about lights on a non-emergency vehicle. And before I begin, let me tell you that I have ZERO interest in putting a ridiculous looking light bar on my car; I'm simply asking because my friend has lights on his vehicle...

How many people do you run on ambulances? The department I am joining typically runs three people to a truck, but sometimes runs four.

How often are bones broken when giving CPR? My friend who is in rescue said that broken bones are common among CPR patients.

Where do you buy your boots for EMS? I'm looking for some comfortable, durable boots to purchase. Once I am voted into the department I will be running a 48 hour shift so something comfortable is important. :)

I'm not sure if this is the proper forum so I apologize if I have made a mistake in posting this here. Earlier this week my friend asked me to join the volunteer rescue squad of which he is a member. I had considered volunteering as a fire fighter previously, but never followed through with...