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I have the lovely task assigned of formalizing our current operations of the ambulances during emergency along with non emergency operation (driving). I an wondering if any one out there would be willing to share their current service or company driving polices? I am particularly...

When I go out to an excited delirium call I always run a strip and vitals. So far I have not run across any one that I felt needed to be transported. Where I am at, we have a decent relationship with the LEOs and we try not to get in the way or stir up issues. However here the LEOs pretty...

I worked for two years with AMR, and I can honestly say it was the best EMS employer I have worked for. I was sad to see them go, we were truly a family type of unit. I have worked since with other former AMR'ers that worked in different locations and states that said pretty much the same...

I just dont understand it ya know, Why they are telling me that I'm for the most part not allowed to further my education. *shrugs*

I don't have an Attitude...Let me rephrase I went to get an Medic School packet and They Will not let you into Medic School with out 2 years of EMT experience. This is the standard at both Comm Colleges in a 75 mile radius that offer the program and that are accredited. I wish I was joking.

Because apparently around this Area its frowned upon to not have two years as a EMT before entering Medic School. I figured since I'll be "killin time" I figured I would work on getting some of the classes out of the way that I will need for AAS of Paramedicine in the mean time. Thank you...

Well here's the deal. In Tennessee, there are 4 levels of EMS provider. EMT EMT-IV (starts IVs with NS or LR) EMT-P CCEMT-P As you can see there is not a level that is up to par with NR EMT- I or NR EMT-A. Thus, I have been unable to locate a program that I can go through the...

Sounds like it do me a favor and buy one for me and we will 50/50 split it!

OTay! Update: Tech: I was wrong about the tech, it was a male. He came through with a few bruises and a small cut on his leg where the cot slammed into him when the securing rails came lose. He was back to work after the mandatory 3 day medical leave. Pt: no injuries but this would...

It was EMT-IV x 2. I don't know what will happen to the girl that was in the back Teching it but The regional Director already fired the driver and said that he was filing a request for suspension of his EMT license.

so far All I have heard is that the Drive cam indicated that he was driving at 66mph (25mph Zone) on a curve two lane back road. I attempted to get a look at the fottage when I was at the AOC but they ushered me out and closed the door with a sign reading "No Blue Shirts Allowed, Management only"

hes also a Critical Care Paramedic along with an Instructor. While I dont agree with everything Rid says, He is very knowledgeable.

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jun/06/three-remain-hospitalized-after-ambulance-wreck/

honestly if I woke up from being out of it and found that i had to remove tape from my eyes, I'd be rasing some seroius cane at the attending staff. I doubt very much that I would ever do this. I have with a gloved hand, moved the eyelids closed, but never taped them.

well Promed is an IFS service, if your looking to actually use your skills youd be better off going to the county EMS. Pro Med pretty much just runs Dr Appointments, Nursinghome to Dailysis runs, ect ect. At least thats what they are here. I dont know if they have the 911 contract any where...

"Pro Med Pirates, Rulers of the NHC's, Defilers of the Dialysis Centers " This is just a single thing Ive heard about them from several different ems providers. Mainly Ive heard bad things about them. What Region of the state do you live in? If your in the Knox area, a decent...

All i can say to this is... Wow......

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2007/dec/12/police-man-shot-camera-after-it-shot-him/ This is from 2007 but he just now went to court after several delays and was convicted.

we have the Redlight cams here in Knoxville as well. They are triggered any time there is a vehicle in the intersection when the light is red (sensors just past the white stop line) and we have been told that If we get a ticket from the cams we are responsible for said ticket. There is a...