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emscompact.gov Does anyone know much about this? The way it reads is identical to the Nurses License Compact where if you licensed in one compact state then you are licensed in all the others without needed to apply for reciprocity in those states. I might be misunderstanding it though, but it...

So I just got my FP-C after a long while of studying and such and after all of that, I've realized that the more I learned the less I really knew. It is one thing to have the certification and another thing entirely to be fully comfortable with it. I only have 2 years as a Medic so before I...

Has anyone else heard of this? I was reading a book on bedside diagnostic techniques and one that really stood out was one called the Sternback Pain Thermometer. How it works is: 1. Have patient state pain 0-10 2. Apply blood pressure cuff and inflate to ischemic pressures (>250) and start a...

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/San-Jose-Firefighters-May-Transport-Patients-to-Cut-Down-Response-Times-296528011.html

Hey everyone, I see alot of threads asking questions on the Ambulance Drivers License around these parts, and I figured it would be a good idea to make a definitive post on this. First of all, we are talking about a license that is required in the state of CA to drive an ambulance. This has...

Hey guys, I had a question on a call I was on. I'm a Basic in FTO, so I am trying to figure the judgement calls out. I have already looked at the following thread, but it didn't really clear all my questions up: http://emtlife.com/threads/no-cpr-is-better-than-moving-cpr-true-or-false.32320/...

Well look at this guys... it is an Ambulance for wealthy patients. That said, 350 seems mighty cheap... most rides for us are around 3k. http://luxedb.com/the-mark-c-miller-ambulance-for-wealthy-patients/ I wish I could say this is satire, but it isn't.

Respond Code 3 to residence for a Fall Arrive to find Fire on scene. There are multiple steps into the residence, and the Patient is sitting on the bed in a back room with a NRB @ 15lpm. The patient has a bloody nose, but airway is patent. Breathing is ~22 per min. Pulse is rapid and weak...

Hey guys, I am a newbie to ems, and in my first EMT job. I'm in my FTO process (third day) and we almost exclusively handle 911 calls. I have got a bit of a problem, I keep 'spinning' on scene. When I first started, I would go blank with the most non-emergent of calls, but I am starting to get...

How does Hall Ambulance in Bakersfield treat tobacco? Thanks!

Hello guys, looking to the future, I am looking for a service that is not fire, but also very high quality. I have heard good things about both American Ambulance and Hall. My ride along with American had some... Interesting calls. Does anyone know the culture of Hall and/or American? I am...

Hello, I was woundering where I can find quality medical research for Tue pre hospital provider. Preferrably the reports themselves, if possible. Thanks, Mike

Hello, I was woundering if a Bachelors in Liberal Arts with a minor in math will help me very much in the application process. The school I go to is extremely rigorous, and truley teaches us how to think critically. Would having this degree in a non-scientific and non-medical field be very...

http://blogs.wsj.com/bankruptcy/2013/08/01/the-daily-docket-ruralmetro-preps-for-possible-bankruptcy/ Apparently due to more and more patients not paying. Your thoughts?

Hello, I am 20 and need some advice. I am considering going into EMS, the idea of helping people appeals to me greatly! :lol: That said, I am not without fault. I have no criminal background, no drug use, nothing illegal. I do have Paranoid delusional disorder, along with depression and...

Some more questions guys. Who are the main players and what are their reputations? What's the rumor mill in the area talking about? How is employment, less competition than socal? Thanks, Michael.

Hello everyone, I am going to start EMT training at Ventura College in the fall, while attenting Thomas Aquinas College, and I was wondering if anyone here could help me out getting a ride along with Ventura AMR prior to the class. I will gladly give more information (Background and such.), if...

Hello, Do you guys think I would be able to get part time employment as an ent-b at gold coast ambulance if I could only work weekends, or fulltime over the summer? Also, if I worked for them for three years and then got my -p could I transfer to a 911 division inside AMR? Thanks for...