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    Should EMS/Fire be armed?

    Not ignoring the limitations one bit. I totally respect that they’re there. Same “ramming” could happen to me in my private vehicle. I don’t go around “wrestling” with patients on a daily basis. But I can assure you that my holster and retention combination does not print or become exposed in...
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    Should EMS/Fire be armed?

    It’s not “training” it’s actual video and hands on training. The discussion on this thread is not about outdrawing anyone. It’s about carrying a concealed firearm legally and responsibly on the job, and having the opportunity to equalize a situation where your own, your partner’s or an...
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    Should EMS/Fire be armed?

    Yeah, probably not. Unless we both happened to draw at the same time. …and I understand that but I’d rather get shot once and have a chance to to defend my partner and I afterwards. A fighting chance if you will. I’m pretty well versed on active self protection and USCCA training videos. Most...
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    Should EMS/Fire be armed?

    I’m not admitting to carrying at work, or even having a ccw permit, that I own guns, or that I’m even a practicing EMT or Medic. But if I did it would be a Hellcat in a pocket holster within a Velcro sealed pocket.
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    Should EMS/Fire be armed?

    Will it really though? I’m pretty sure my reaction and draw time is a lot better than some homeless, drunk, high, and/or crazy dude/lady. This is all besides the point though. If it came to it, I would rather have a fighting chance than none at all.
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    Should EMS/Fire be armed?

    https://www.foxnews.com/us/nyc-paramedic-shot-wounded-ambulance.amp Thoughts? What if this medic had a legal CCW and was able to defend himself?
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    NY Paramedic shot in back of ambulance

    Not sure how many of you heard about this, but long story short, a medic was shot by a patient in the back of his unit while transporting. https://www.foxnews.com/us/nyc-paramedic-shot-wounded-ambulance.amp I’ve had patients turn combative on me, but not to this extent. What do you guys do...
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    Anaheim Fire Ambulance Operator Program

    Surprised that there isn’t a thread on this already. Anaheim fire seems to be cutting ties with Care, to start up their own program. The application period is over, and interviews are to be self-scheduled for early May. The process itself seems kind of unorganized, but it appears to be on the...
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    FYI, Santa Barbara is offering PAID internships

    Yeah, sounds great!
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    Preventing Fraud-"Medical Necessity"

    Is there someone I can PM with some questions?
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    In LA County if a patient is a trauma like the story says, they LACoFD medic would just transport with the IFT ambulance.
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    But-hurt “Professionals”.
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    You can’t say you have a good meme and not post it on here.
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    Most definitely.
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    Wow. If this is true I can only imagine the stories.. You’re the kind of guy that should’ve gone up and talked at the city council meeting. Well I know OCEMS is pretty strict on stuff, and constantly go out and inspect ambulances. So I’m sure Lynch will be subject to the same scrutiny. If they...
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    EMT Badge? Yes or No.

    Company provided badge - 👍 Patch badge - 👍 Generic EMT badge you buy at the uniform store - 👎👎👎 In California, if a company makes you purchase your own generic badge, then it’s probably a company you shouldn’t be working for anyways.
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    Could’ve sworn it was a quint, engine, and patrol. And during the meeting they touched on mutual aid vs automatic aid. I thought mutual aid was essentially illegal unless you could justify not having the resources, and automatic aid required a contract. Another good question. Anyone know...
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    In the city council meeting I could’ve sworn they said the PFD would staff a quint. Correct me if I’m wrong, but flat out refusing to provide mutual aid is not only morally wrong, but AGAINST THE LAW. Also, if I recall correctly, tons of firemen fighting against the PFD were up on the podium...
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    Southern California (LA and Orange counties) aren’t ready for such a drastic advancement in EMS. Not with the vise grip grasp that the FD unions have. I’m not the biggest fan of Lynch ambulance and what they’re doing. However, the adoption of this model is something that the public needs...
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    Privatized EMS in Placentia CA

    Well maybe they’re positioning themselves for something. What about Compton fire medics? They’re not the only ones using the non transporting ambulance.
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