I would hope an EMT-B isn't reduced to being even more "basic" without their truck. There are many EMT-Bs working in different situations that function without an ambulance and with just a well planned trauma bag. This could be a good reason why the actual knowledge and not just tools should be emphasized in training. While the extra tools are very necessary at times, there may be situations that alternatives must be used.
In fact, if this person lives in So. Cal (earthquakes), they should have many of the first-aid supplies, excluding O2, that an EMT would use and readily available regardless of celebrity status. My personal hurricane bag has just a few more items than the commercially prepared bag that is sold at many department stores. It is also similar the the commercially prepared Earthquake bags.
BP cuffs and stethoscopes can be purchased just about anywhere and require minimal training but do require some practice. Doctors now recommend many of their patients to get familiar with these devices on a regular bases so it is not a skill that just limited to medical people. Some working knowledge of CPR should be available to everyone regardless of profession and especially for those that do have children.
Community based training and the ARC have many great instructors that can give more specific training than what an EMT-B class offers. Just glancing through an EMT-B text, one can see it is weak in the areas of water rescue and pedicatrics. People who have gone through all the community based or ARC training courses end up with many more hours than an EMT-B class. However, the EMT-B is not a bad overview of basic first-aid procedures.
A combination of community based classes and EMT-B might give one an idea about what to keep near the pool or what can be used in rescue. Surf boards, ropes, floatation devices and towels can be easily used if a person has had just a little training. The importance of spinal mobilization or when to move or not to move is emphasized in both EMT-B and community bases classes. Control of bleeding is also in both. EMT-B provides slightly more A&P and scene management or safety.
In fact, if this person lives in So. Cal (earthquakes), they should have many of the first-aid supplies, excluding O2, that an EMT would use and readily available regardless of celebrity status. My personal hurricane bag has just a few more items than the commercially prepared bag that is sold at many department stores. It is also similar the the commercially prepared Earthquake bags.
BP cuffs and stethoscopes can be purchased just about anywhere and require minimal training but do require some practice. Doctors now recommend many of their patients to get familiar with these devices on a regular bases so it is not a skill that just limited to medical people. Some working knowledge of CPR should be available to everyone regardless of profession and especially for those that do have children.
Community based training and the ARC have many great instructors that can give more specific training than what an EMT-B class offers. Just glancing through an EMT-B text, one can see it is weak in the areas of water rescue and pedicatrics. People who have gone through all the community based or ARC training courses end up with many more hours than an EMT-B class. However, the EMT-B is not a bad overview of basic first-aid procedures.
A combination of community based classes and EMT-B might give one an idea about what to keep near the pool or what can be used in rescue. Surf boards, ropes, floatation devices and towels can be easily used if a person has had just a little training. The importance of spinal mobilization or when to move or not to move is emphasized in both EMT-B and community bases classes. Control of bleeding is also in both. EMT-B provides slightly more A&P and scene management or safety.
