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    The Gun Thread

    Pocket pistol opinions? I'm looking at the Ruger LCP Max.
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    Struggling with King County Medic One

    Test, don’t test. FLMedic you will never convince some of these internet responders. They don’t like our program or the fire service in general. I like my job, I like my money and my retirement. I take good care of everyone I’ve ever seen including the ambulance folks (where I started) have a...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Our BC's cook dinner for us on a regular basis. One of them is old school Italian and he makes his own pasta from scratch, homemade meatballs and never lets us pay him for dinner. They help us do the bay floors, are quick to grab a BP for the the walk in BP checks on weekends etc.
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    Ems beds

    Bring your own linens, blankets or sleeping bag and get a good mattress topper you can easily bring with you. Also get some antibacterial fabric spray for the bed and wipe down everything in your bunkroom so you don't get other peeps germs.
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    L.A. County EMS Told to Conserve Oxygen, Don’t Transport Patients with Little Chance of Survival

    Too many paramedics with not enough training, no good medical director oversight. No support. EMS in many of these areas is fire based with no real passion for medicine. They do EMS to maintain jobs and shiny ladder trucks etc. Also multiple private companies with many of the same issues and...
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    L.A. County EMS Told to Conserve Oxygen, Don’t Transport Patients with Little Chance of Survival

    Nice of LA to finally join the rest of the world. (30-40 years late but oh well) I've never understood how the media and the entertainment industry always focuses on the worst EMS systems in the country. LA, Chicago, New York......
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    the 100% directionless thread

    I'm sure I'll get the blow torch from everyone here but, the best places to work have a union. Preferably a red sticker you can put on your car kinda union. You are young and you need to plan for your future now. You want to a place that pays well and offers not only benefits but some sort of...
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    Who carries a med kit in their vehicle off-duty?

    I carry a bottle of baby aspirin, an Arrow Kit, and an AMA form.
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    What things do you do to avoid boredom?

    Learn how to play an instrument. I play just about everything with strings, skins, or keys. Music is the best therapy out there.
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Happy Election Day! I hope everyone stays safe out there tonight. Watch your back, have an escape route etc. Malone said it best in The Untouchables: "Make sure when your shift is over you go home alive."
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    the 100% directionless thread

    @DragonClaw The dude was a stranger, you should have called LEO. Most drunk drivers do it on a regular basis (many daily) He could have pulled a gun or knife, injured you or another innocent bystander etc. He could have been a Dexter with a body in the trunk, who knows? I admire your...
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    Movie Marathon Thread

    5 pages and no one has had a Jeff Bridges marathon day yet? **** it dude, lets's go bowling.
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    Maintaining an LMA/SGA

    If the i-Gel is working then it's awesome. I'd leave it. You can also take your bougie, flip it upside down and lube it a little and run that down the iGel and have a good chance at feeling the rings. We have had several successful iGel/bougie assisted intubations here.
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    Considering Relocation to Western Washington, need advice

    Western Washington is going to hire tons of folks in the next 3 years. Everything Nomad mentioned is great info. Look for lateral positions to be hot commodities as well. Pierce County would probably be your best bet. Tacoma Fire, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue are the two big departments and they...
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    Whats your "criteria" for starting iv access on a pt?

    Sick: IV Not sick: No IV
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    Hazard Pay

    Virus or no virus I think the OP needs to get out of this field. All you do is complain about everything. Go out and find happiness someplace, I don't think EMS is for you. I'm not trying to be an *******, just my own personal observation. Peace.
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    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    Yea, we have the filters too. I have heard a bit of talk about those with transport vents potentially loaning them out to hospitals if the need arises but it's just beanery table talk. I don't know of anyone doing so yet. As of right now we are seeing a ton more cases but it's just because we...
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    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    Anyone changing their airway practices? We are going to the iGel for Covid and full PPE required for any CPR or intubation regardless of situation.
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    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    Yes, shutting down most businesses etc. Our EMS system is going strong.
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    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    Lot's of our folks are sick, lot's in quarantine or isolation. We are shutting down everything here. I think one of our biggest issues going forward is the rate we are burning through our PPE. If we keep going like this we will run out of gowns and masks etc. I have plenty of TP and Corona so...
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