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I have been attempting to repair 3 leaking vacuum mattresses for a couple of weeks now and I have yet to find the source of the problem with any of them. They are all made by MDI. Does anyone know if the company will take them for repairs? If not does anyone have any advice on how to approach...

For first responders (WFR in particular) do they need to apply for a state license like an EMT does after they get their national registry? I tried doing a google search but couldn't find anything. These would be people using their WFR under the jurisdiction of a sheriff's department.

I am working on getting the mountain rescue team set up with kings but I realized there are two kinds. Is there a huge advantage with the LTSD? Is it worth the extra money? Do you guys think kings in general are worth the money for a crew of basics that would otherwise be using OPAs?

I was just elected medical coordinator for the mountain rescue team I am a member of. Other members have been encouraging me to get my wilderness EMT upgrade. I know it is a useful thing to have but would it make more sense for me just to get my EMT-I? What about in the meantime getting my IV...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m474JNTLKnQ Not really EMS related but I have enrolled in this camp! I'm not sure if I can get used to this running style though....

This has nothing to do with EMS but I'm considering getting one of these for my cousin's 4 year old! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjDmCEJokZs

I'm studying to take my written basic test and I can't think of the formula for pediatric BPs to save my life. Our instructor told us but I can't find where I wrote it down. I think you divide the age then add number but I'm not sure. Does anyone know?

I passed my practicals this morning on the 2nd try! After stressing myself out over this situation I'm glad that it ended well! Now it's on to the written! Thanks everyone for all of your help and suggestions. I think I knew this stuff all along, it was really just about being relaxed.

I just took my practical today and aced everything but my trauma. I was wondering if any of you guys knew what the policy was on letting students know why they failed. I had the entire sheet memorized and there was a long deliberation about whether I failed or not going on in the next...