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  1. throcktharock

    Jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

    And the best way to start is to research those places, figure out what you are looking for and start applying. Depending on the place, you may have to make more than one trip out here for the hiring process, (CPAT, Interview, Polygraph, etc). It may be worth talking to HR, explaining that you...
  2. throcktharock

    Jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

    Depends on how far you want to drive...in Harrisonburg there is a volunteer rescue squad (which obviously doesn't pay the bills) and a career fire department. Rockingham County Fire and Rescue is the closest, and somewhat surrounds the city of Harrisonburg. South of the city is Augusta County...
  3. throcktharock

    Orange County, VA Multiple Openings

    Some other information (not included in job posting) The ALS spots that are currently open are 24 hour shifts, working the Fairfax schedule. The BLS spot is a 48 hour per week position, and the schedule is yet to be decided. You might work 4 12's, you may work something else. I don't know...
  4. throcktharock

    Orange County, VA Multiple Openings

    Ff-emt Position Announcement Fire Fighter/ EMT Orange County Fire and EMS Department is accepting applications for a Full-time Fire Fighter Emergency Medical Technician. Duties include but are not limited to:  Responds to life safety emergencies including fire, HazMat and EMS.  Follows...
  5. throcktharock

    Orange County, VA Multiple Openings

    Position Announcement Full Time Fire Fighter Medic Orange County Fire and EMS Department is accepting applications for Full-time Fire Fighter Emergency Medical Technician. Duties include but are not limited to:  Responds to life safety emergencies including fire, HazMat and EMS.  Follows...
  6. throcktharock

    Charlottesville, VA

    I totally feel like a thread killer. Nobody ever posts after Throck has something to say.
  7. throcktharock

    Charlottesville, VA

    There are a few opportunities close by for you. The main department in the Charlottesville area is Albemarle County Fire and Rescue. It's a combination system that covers the county that surrounds Charlottesville. They are currently expanding and hiring several positions. A rookie school starts...
  8. throcktharock

    If you use Pandora or the like...

    Most dissimilar. Harry Potter Radio Deadmau5 Radio Queen Radio
  9. throcktharock

    Name The Rhythm

    Probably has something to do with the Septal infarct with reciprocal depression.
  10. throcktharock

    Pimp Questions

    Lidocaine
  11. throcktharock

    Trauma call!

    What could we learn? Neck pain, unable to follow commands to allow assessment of her neck, altered mental status from dementia, with the possible risk factor from her age. The Nexus and Canadian C-Spine Rules both would indicate c-spine immobilization. Just because some of us are "anti-c-spine"...
  12. throcktharock

    Metropolitan Area employment

    Richmond is a great system, but they don't recognize the EMT-I certification. You'll be working as an EMT-B until you become a paramedic. It's not a huge city, but you'll get plenty of experience with a busy system.
  13. throcktharock

    the 100% directionless thread

    I love the Harry Potter reference.
  14. throcktharock

    How useful is the JB learning test prep?

    http://www.jblearning.com/elearning/testing/jbtestprep/
  15. throcktharock

    Savannah GA EMS

    I believe Southside Fire/EMS/Security provides the ambulance service to Savannah. Not sure what kind of operation it is though. Throck
  16. throcktharock

    EMS relate self defense.

    Has anyone mentioned asking dt4ems? He would be a good source of information for this topic. Throck
  17. throcktharock

    Asheville, NC

    And no smog. Just fog. Much healthier. Throck
  18. throcktharock

    Asheville, NC

    I agree with ^^^ this guy. Stand at the triangle where College St and Patton split for 5 minutes, you'll agree too. UNC-Asheville is an artsy school, and most of the local restaurants are geared towards that crowd. There are a few places that don't fit that characterization, like Mast General...
  19. throcktharock

    Asheville, NC

    The EMS provider for Asheville and the surrounding area is Buncombe County EMS. All information is on their website. http://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/es/Ems.aspx Throck
  20. throcktharock

    How do you know if you are ethical or not?

    Sorry, I totally disregarded your question at the end. Ethics is absolutely part of our job, and in my system is a part of our decision making process everyday. How else would you determine why to perform a certain skill at a certain point without thinking about your ethical responsibility (as...
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