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    From Louisiana to Charlotte NC Area

    My wife is from that area...we are moving back to be closer to her family. The few times I visited the area I was super impressed and loved the area. I'll look into Medic. Thanks for the info.
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    From Louisiana to Charlotte NC Area

    Planning to make a move from Louisiana to the Charlotte NC/Matthews area. It looks like I can easily get reciprocity but I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience working in these areas. Im planning on going to Paramedic school once I'm there. Is P-school taught on the community...
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    So I've Become The Whipping Boy

    I agree. Already looking. This isn't the first time mess like this has happened.
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    So I've Become The Whipping Boy

    We can use first responders. Yes the service is billed through the hospital.
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    So I've Become The Whipping Boy

    We are a small hospital based service that runs two trucks at a time. A couple of shifts ago I get a call on the station phone from the hospital administrator *My bosses boss*. She asks me "Are both trucks available? I need a crew to move some chairs and a table form the station to the...
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    Do you consider your workplace a hostile environment?

    I work in a small hospital based service and yeah, these guys have worked with each other for years and are constantly stirring crap. I try to keep my head down and get along but when you're working 48-72's with them the station can get pretty small.
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    How to handle this situation appropriatley

    Ill refrain from saying what id do cause its legality is questionable.....needless to say that wouldnt fly at my station....he'd be gone no matter WHO he was friends with.
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    OSHSA regs for number of hours worked in a row for Basics

    Im doing a 48 right now and almost at the halfway mark and we have had like 4 calls...I sleep every chance I get.I have sleep apnea but I bring my CPAP to work so when I sleep its really good sleep.But like the poster said earlier sometimes its luck of the draw and we get slammed.I compensate by...
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    OSHSA regs for number of hours worked in a row for Basics

    I cant speak for why but I know at what they are paying me I wouldnt be able to support my family without working extra.
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    OSHSA regs for number of hours worked in a row for Basics

    Hey guys I tried searching to see if this topic had been covered but my phone browser is a douche so please dont think im being lazy and not looking first.Ok heres the deal...my company currently limits a Basic to a max of 48 hours at a time and then they have to be off for 12 hours.The rumor is...
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    Ever Transported a Peds Psych?

    My first was a 6 year old for anger issues...he was scared to death and shaking...I had him relaxed and laughing within a few minutes... just took my time with him explaining what was going on and just made some connections with him....no need to be a ***. Ive had suicide attempts from a 10 year...
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    Brooklyn EMT Cleared Of Wrong Doing

    Yeah there is so much that isnt known about this....I could see from the wording that she wasnt well thought of by the writer.I know that there is so much that goes on that can be misinterpreted by those not in the know.The article said she contacted 911 dispatch...I wonder what the response...
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    Brooklyn EMT Cleared Of Wrong Doing

    Ok guys....originally read this story awhile back.....opinions? Thoughts? Comments? Is it a possibility that she was just a dispatcher and not an EMT and misidentified because she was maybe in some sort of uniform...
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    Acadian ambulance?

    Was with them about a year....pretty good company..they gave me my first start in EMS....if u have any specific questions let me know.
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    Connecticut Elementary School Shooting

    :-( From the video I saw it looked like AMR responded to the call...don't know how many other services but I imagine they sent the calvary.Thoughts and prayers for all children and familes involved and also teaching staff and their families...and also first responders...law enforcement and...
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    Funny Things We Say To Make Our Patients Feel Better

    After setting up a nc for blowby positioned in front of the mouth cause the patient had facial trauma from a wreck my partner instructs the patient...…Partner:Bite it lick it or suck on it just keep it there...Me:That just sounds dirty.....
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    Ever Forget Your Stretcher???

    Even worse.... :-\
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    Ever Forget Your Stretcher???

    Even worse....my partner and I were about to head across the street for shift change but he got out to grab some supplies from the station...I was dead tired and so was he so when someone in uniform climbed in the back I called out"Hey im heading across"...no response...so I headed out only to...
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