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Covering our racetrack today. So far we have had 8 crashes. 2 transported by ground, 1 flown out, and the rest non-injury. More action then I really wanted today
 
I worked football last night. Normally it's just OT pay and schnaks, of course I get there and turns into interrupted schnaks and a player getting transported. :/
 
DesertMedic66 said:
Covering our racetrack today. So far we have had 8 crashes. 2 transported by ground, 1 flown out, and the rest non-injury. More action then I really wanted today
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Seriously? All the times I've been out we've had one rider evaluation and that's it.
 
exodus said:
Seriously? All the times I've been out we've had one rider evaluation and that's it.
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The handful of times I've been out there I've just sat there and done nothing.
 
VentMonkey said:
After a 99 hour work week, I'd say I deserve a couple days off, some drinks, and to enjoy taking my little "ghouls" trick or treating...
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But you didnt break 100... thats the true mark of officially being able to be tired ;)
 
VentMonkey said:
Does it count that my total for the pay period is over 170 hours:(?
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No leniency! no mercy! lol. just kidding bud :). enjoy your time off with your family :P.
 
StCEMT said:
Dang dude, padding the bank for Christmas or what?
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Lol, sorta. Two kids, one of who's birthday is the day after Christmas. Alas, I am the father of two small girls that very much have me wrapped around their fingers:oops:.

It's our schedule too, though. Our rotating kelly can literally yield a ton of hours, or a 24 hour work week. Anything for the fam, man:).
 
VentMonkey said:
Lol, sorta. Two kids, one of who's birthday is the day after Christmas. Alas, I am the father of two small girls that very much have me wrapped around their fingers:oops:.

It's our schedule too, though. Our rotating kelly can literally yield a ton of hours, or a 24 hour work week. Anything for the fam, man:).
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I know how that goes, 4 days before Christmas here. All piles up at once.

How busy is the place you work? That sounds like it gets pretty rough.
 
StCEMT said:
How busy is the place you work? That sounds like it gets pretty rough.
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I'm one of three FT flight paramedics at our service so our call volume while not crazy, is reasonable. That being said, anyone interested in flying know that even 1-2 calls/shift takes a major toll physically on your body.

The remainder of my hours (if my hours at the airport are short) are made up either as a ground CCT, or "911"/ metro paramedic.

In all honesty, I shouldn't complain. Not many jobs I know allow us this added income to provide our families, right?...
 
VentMonkey said:
I'm one of three FT flight paramedics at our service so our call volume while not crazy, is reasonable. That being said, anyone interested in flying know that even 1-2 calls/shift takes a major toll physically on your body.

The remainder of my hours (if my hours at the airport are short) are made up either as a ground CCT, or "911"/ metro paramedic.

In all honesty, I shouldn't complain. Not many jobs I know allow us this added income to provide our families, right?...
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I know nothing about flight other than I want to take the course at some point for a new educational challenge, what is it that makes it physically demanding?

Assuming your regular hours pay adequately, I would agree, it can be great if/when you have the time to do so. Otherwise, yes and no. That is kind of why I am thinking of making a switch down the road. Virginia just doesn't pay as well as the St. Louis area as far as I am aware and the places that do have a much higher cost of living.
 
StCEMT said:
I know nothing about flight other than I want to take the course at some point for a new educational challenge, what is it that makes it physically demanding?.
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Working in confined spaces, intense mental demands, temperature fluctuations, wearing a helmet for hours, constant vibration and noise, fumes, etc.

It is amazing how quickly you fatigue
 
Chase said:
Working in confined spaces, intense mental demands, temperature fluctuations, wearing a helmet for hours, constant vibration and noise, fumes, etc.

It is amazing how quickly you fatigue
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Pretty much this, along with the general wear and tear it can cause on your body physiologically, what with altitude changes and all.

It took a bit for me to realize why I kept coming home so fatigued even if we didn't get a night flight.
 
Hmmm, I never really thought it would be, but that makes sense. Maybe I will try to get a ride along with one of the flight services out here, I am almost positive one of them allows it.
 
StCEMT said:
Hmmm, I never really thought it would be, but that makes sense. Maybe I will try to get a ride along with one of the flight services out here, I am almost positive one of them allows it.
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We have a ride along program. I bet there is an ARCH base near you. Let me know and I can get you the info.
 
There is, I have seen the ARCH folks many times at some of the bigger hospitals here.
 
Chase said:
We have a ride along program. I bet there is an ARCH base near you. Let me know and I can get you the info.
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Nice updated avatar BTW, @Chase.

How do you like the 407 so far?
 
StCEMT said:
There is, I have seen the ARCH folks many times at some of the bigger hospitals here.
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Each ARCH base has a Facebook page and will post dates for their Ride A Long classes. We usually have a couple a month.
 
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