There was a team of old timers Hockey Players rallied together to save an Osoyoos (Okanagan Area BC Canada) senior after he suffered a massive heart attack at the Oliver Arena. All the staff were trained at the arena. (click link for source of story)
“He was dead,” recalled teammate Jeff...
From the Movie Patch Adams....
Hunter Patch Adams: What's wrong with death sir? What are we so mortally afraid of? Why can't we treat death with a certain amount of humanity and dignity, and decency, and God forbid, maybe even humor. Death is not the enemy gentlemen. If we're going to fight a...
LOL, Of course, but unless my examiner is and alcoholic I might even get in the door :) any type sedative would help to... Beta blockers... but other then drugs?
Examination Jitters and anxiety is something I think we all get at some level whether we are doing a 200 question EMT Multiple choice or 2 hr practical examinations. I just had two friends who passed their training courses and know there material inside and out. We practiced together a number of...
Hi I am from BC and I'm going into the oil patch out here. BC Ambulance is mostly $2/hr on call and only about 4 calls at most a day unless your in metro Vancouver where you have to be like 20yrs seniority in the union to get in. Although rural areas have some postings. The majority of work I...
Ok, H2S Alive is a Oil patch course to teach about the dangers of H2S Gas, and it is a standard you must take to work in the oil patch only. Same with the PST (petroleum Safety Training) it is regional and industry specific training. The Oil Patch is where the money is. Working for BC Ambulance...
Hi Robb,
Not sure where your coming from? In our neck of the woods, and EMR-CPR/AED with H2S alive and PST and wimis is about all you need to get going. Oil patch is busy and pays more if you don't mind the long hours and isolation.. Camp life is ok, food is great.
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Nice story, an attitude of gratitude is the healthiest RX I can recommend besides Humor :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Like forgiveness, when you give it it benefits you in many more ways than you can imagine... Keep right on thanking even though we don't work for thank, seeing someone breathing again...
Okanagan a place to live forever
Hi,
I am from the Okanagan area of British Columbia Canada. I used to volunteer as a EMR on a community service in Northern Manitoba years ago. I just re-certified and finished licensing and planing on working in the BC/Alberta oil patch. I'd love to hear any...
Hi I an old EMT who is returning to the field now looking for working work in the Oil Patch in BC, AB, or SK depending on the employer. I been seeing lot of different companies but hard to know who would be a good one. Anyone have some suggestions where to start??