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That sticker is now more of a target than anything else. Cops and firefighters don't really get along too well these days, even more so with the latest round of LE layoffs.

I'm thinking for the same reasons that firefighters want a fire plate. Some people have a lot of pride in what they do.

Just to clarify a few things regarding hotshot crews and EMT's....In Region 5 for the US Forest service (California) most hotshot crews are seasonal. Some southern forests like the San Bernardino, Cleveland and Angeles Forests staff their non temporary people on Fuels Crews during the winter...

Affirm dude, thanks!

Just curious what county you work in?

VentMedic, thanks for all the info. This is exactly why I started this in the first place. To get people to think about these pt's. I know for a fact that a lot of EMT-B's transport these pt's, and are lucky that something requiring an intervention doesn't happen. although it's in the Orange...

Awesome post, VentMedic. I agree on all points. Which is why I think we should all do some supplemental training on this topic.

We transport them BLS out here in Orange County. I'm pretty sure the reason why is that the only ALS providers are Fire Medics (or nurses...but I dont think they can justify a non-vent trach as a CCT call) Also, there is a hospital less than 5 minutes from almost anywhere in O.C.

Just wondering if any of you BLS companies spend any time training EMT-B's on the function and support of patients with a trach. The proper way to suction a pt came under discussion yesterday, and it seems a lot of EMT-Basics are petrified to perform this basic skill.

Just curious what this upgrade is all about, and some of the places and times one can take this course. And anyone have any idea when OC is going to have their expanded scope stuff in place?

The Training Division online program lets you do your didactic portion at a self pace, then you spend 2 weeks in Crowley, TX doing their skills and rotations program.

Try www.trainingdivision.com Texas online school. I hear it's pretty cool.

man...thats when you wanna ask the guy if he wants to step outside "for some fresh air" people like that are just sooo ridiculous that you just have to walk away...shaking your head.

we had a bunch of line emt packs made by a private co...and they were cool when they were made, but they are pretty small. I'm looking for something that I can hand my line medics when they show up without gear on large fires. I think those might fit the bill. And the prob with filling up...

YEAH..I MAY VERY WELL END UP DOING THAT. i WAS JUST SEEING IF ANYONE HAD SOME GOOD LEADS ON THINGS THAT HAVE CHANGED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. I WAS TRYING TO AVOID GALLS...BUT THOSE BAGS YOU RECOMMENDED ARE BEAUTIFUL! I MAY JUST DO IT THE OLD FASHIONED WAY AND DOCUMENT DOCUMENT DOCUMENT!

Thats affirmative...but on the documentation, the good ole govt wants stuff to see stuff all included...they don't want to hear about separate purchases...thats the trouble...

Okay kids...looking for some opinions on where to go to get FULLY STOCKED Trauma/O2 kits (pref 1 bag) for Wildland Fire Team Assignments. I have looked at Galls, and Iron Duck, and searched the internet, but I'd like to know if any of you folks might know of a better quality bag for the money...

perhaps they get get just a tiny bit of satisfaction from getting to rip them out too ;)

with the question relating specifically to a left sided failure, the answer is 1. As Mr. Murpharino stated, it makes a difference....good question for EMT students though...makes you think specifics.

I think it's terrible anytime someone commits suicide. I have a particularly tough time when people who are committing suicide are selfish enough to include innocent, uninvolved people. All too often, these include us. I must say that reading that there was a sign on the window telling them...