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Found this on reddit and thought it was a good scenario to post here. Scenario: Active shooting with at least 12 victims. Youngest injured victim is 15 years old, rest are all above age 20. Nearest peds trauma center is 20 miles away. Nearest level I trauma center is 30 miles in the other...

Hello all - new EMT and you know what they say about questions. Here is one that never truly was clarified in school. We are all familiar with that wonderful red bag of OPAs and tags. I don't understand how to utilize OPAs into the system. I understand if someone's is not breathing on their...

First scenario, constructive criticism welcome. Medic Units 2, 4 & 5 respond to 111 Party Ln. on a lightning strike, multiple patients. No further information at this time. [@19:30] You (unit 2) arrive on scene to find 4 patients, all have been drinking. Units 4 & 5 are 7 minutes out, here is...