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  1. MattCA

    Loveland

    Hey guys, I used to be an EMT back in San Diego, California and I moved to Colorado Springs, CO this summer. It took me awhile but I finally got my Colorado EMT certification. Due to personal reasons, I will more than likely be moving to Loveland, CO. I've searched the forums and read...
  2. MattCA

    El Paso County Protocol Book

    Hey everyone, I moved to Colorado Springs this summer and have received my state certificate. I used to be and EMT in San Diego, so I feel that I need to learn the protocols for El Paso County before I start applying. I did find a website link on El Paso County Medical Society that has...
  3. MattCA

    EMT Challenge CNA in CA?

    I have been an EMT for a few years and was wondering if there is a way to challenge the CNA cert so I would not have to take the class. I want to because I want to go into nursing plus most of the tech jobs require you to be a CNA now. Thanks, Matt
  4. MattCA

    Sacramento

    Maybe moving to Sacramento in a couple years. Can anyone give me a brief summary of how BLS runs up there? 911's? I work in San Diego so Im used to pretty much just transporting. Any Idea of the pay? I may be switching to Rural Metro sometime. Is Rural Metro up there so I could possibly make the...
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    BLS in Gainesville

    Does anyone know which companies run BLS in Gainesville, FL? Also what do they do (911, transports) and roughly how much do they make? Might be moving there. Have experience.
  6. MattCA

    Epiglottitis?

    My girlfriend has been sick lately and seems to be progressing lately. She has a temp of 100.8, aches, headache, drooling and most importantly difficulty breathing. Her mom is really against doctors, drugs, etc. so its difficult just to sit here. I think were finally going to go to the ER...
  7. MattCA

    Cardiac chest pain vs. pleuritic chest pain

    What is the difference and how do you tell the difference?
  8. MattCA

    Balboa Ambulances

    Does anybody know anything about Balboa ambulance service in San Diego? I applied and got a call in like 30 mins so this may be the one. Their facility looked ok. Pretty sure it used to be an apartment complex, but it looks like they might have a few people to each room which might be cool. I...
  9. MattCA

    Other names for ER Tech?

    Whenever I search hospitals websites, I never see an ER Tech position. I remember someone on here was saying how they usually have different names for them. Does anyone know any of the different names in San Diego?
  10. MattCA

    EMS Game

    Ran into this game. Im downloading it right now. Looks pretty fun. http://chotek.atari.com/us/games/911_first_responders/pc
  11. MattCA

    New Here

    Hi everybody. Im new here. Im 20 years old from San Diego. I just pased my emt class and take the national registry on Tuesday. Can't wait!
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