I was actually just on my way in to a patient when this came on the news:
ROCKPORT, Mass. -- The discovery of weapons, ammunition, and prescription drugs at a home in Rockport has triggered some trouble for a part-time EMT.
James Atkinson, 47, has been arrested twice this month...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m64cy1MMPg&feature=player_embedded
but it would be even funnier if I had not seen or heard this exact. same. conversation a thousand times
Wife prays for husband allegedly shot by Boston EMT
A Hanover father shot in the chest at point-blank range - allegedly by his late brother’s EMT partner - is fighting for his life in intensive care on a ventilator, Paul Brinkman’s distraught wife tells the Herald.
“I’ll die if he doesn’t...
This is something that's been bothering me over the last while. It may be that I'm just from another country and don't totally understand the system totally, having worked at home for over a decade, and jumping headfirst into a new system. And a new culture.
So anyway, my problem is: Section...
Not completely EMS related, but with the recent discussions on driving:
Older driver in fatal crash in Stoughton has record of accidents, including two in Newton
STOUGHTON —
The elderly woman who authorities say ran down and killed a 4-year-old girl in a crosswalk over the weekend was...
For me, there's a number of obscure people who I don't know, including:
# 1979 – Kelly Brook, English actress/model
# 1980 – Ishmael Beah, Sierra-Leone born American author
# 1980 – David Britz, American nano-technologist
# 1980 – Jonathan Papelbon, American baseball player
# 1982 – Colby...
(Shamelessly yoinked from here)
10. Your department still sends you to major EMS conferences...but with exhibit hall passes only. And the boss orders you to ''come back with enough schwag to stock all the trucks.''
9. The new trauma bags for your truck have ''EMS EXPO 2005'' embroidered...
So, this has been on my mind for a bit. Something that's been annoying me. I know it shouldn't but, ya know, it does.
Is there anyone out there that EMS is their actual career path? Not just in it to pass some time until their real life starts.
I've been working with a seemingly endless...
A paramedic has been attacked after he disturbed thieves trying to steal drugs from an ambulance station.
The paramedic was hit over the head with a fire extinguisher, punched and kicked during the burglary at Pinner Ambulance Station, Harrow.
Police are now searching for four men in...
Hey guys!
Well, here's a weird question to post on EMS boards, but as ya all know I'm new here in the US and respect your opinions.
I'm looking to get a car. The T doesn't sit with me well at all!!
So I've been looking in dealerships, and I've more options!
Do you think it's better...
Well I know a lot of people here are excited after passing interviews and tests, but some who know me well on here will be happy to know:
I've passed my DHS Interview and am now a Permenent Resident!! That's right, no deportation in my future!
Been a long 6 months of paperwork, but it all...
Right. Here we go.
How about we organize a night on the beer? Meet your fellow EMTLifers! I'm thinking at the moment for Boston area members, because I don't think I'd be able to organize a national one right now!!
So who's up for it!
Well guys! I'm at a crossroads.
So after 6 months of doing nothing (DHS wouldn't let me work!! Darn Aliens!) I have 2 offers for a job now I have my paperwork FINALLY in order.
I have run the numbers, and both companies are offering around the same pay once you take into account medical...