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    Oregon Fire Departments??

    EMT11KDL - Thanks a lot. That was extremely helpful.
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    Oregon Fire Departments??

    Gresham Fire is another dept I'm looking at.. they seem to be a pretty good department.
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    Oregon Fire Departments??

    EMT11KDL - Just wondering... would you happen to know what the general opinion about out of state medics coming in to apply for some your departments out there in Oregon. I know out here they tend to have a hard time because you have part-time guys who have been trying to get picked up full-time...
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    Oregon Fire Departments??

    Thanks for all the info... Yeah, I figured the hiring process was just as tough and competetive as it was back in CA. I'm really interested in TVFR, Clackamas and Portland Fire.. I've already been placed on their hiring contact list. I wouldn't mind starting out with a smaller department out...
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    Oregon Fire Departments??

    Hey guys... just curious about the hiring process for Oregon fire departments. Particularly in the Portland area. (Portland Fire, Tualatin Valley Fire, Clackamas County Fire, etc.) Coming from CA the hiring process is extremely competitive, there are many guys who spend years trying to get...
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    ALBUTEROL vs. COMBIVENT

    There has been some discussion out here over the treatment of an ALB SVN and an ALB/IPRATROPIUM (Combivent, Duoneb). I've been hearing that a lot of ER Docs are suggesting to give an ALB SVN before you give a Duoneb for a difficulty breather, specifically COPD. They suggest giving an ALB SVN...
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    AMR - Ventura County, CA???

    Not looking for a bigger scope, just want to be able to use my skills.... thanks.
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    AMR - Ventura County, CA???

    .....eh.... my app IS in... Im already in the process of transferring over there. Im just wondering what the EMS system is like..... maybe you need to read my question again.
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    AMR - Ventura County, CA???

    Hey all.... Im a paramedic in Arizona. We have very liberal protocols out here and we all (Fire/Ambo) play pretty well together. The AMR medics out here work really well with the fire depts and we get to utilize ALL of our skills. Im considering a transfer out to Ventura County and just...
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