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Jillian Risch

Lawsuits related to EMS

I just found out today from my Captain that i'm being called out to give a deposition on a rescue call that happened two years ago and i'...

Started by Jillian RischLatest Reply

T.J.

Medic's carrying a pistol????

I know down by Detroit there are medic's carrying pistols for protection and even bullet proof jackets, but does anyone else know of city...

Started by T.J.Latest Reply

Bobbie Jo

Emotions in the field of EMS>?

I was just wondering how all of you deal with the emotions and stress from your career? From people dieing and dealing with death? That i...

Started by Bobbie JoLatest Reply

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Dewayne and Diana Bean

Honest Opinion

I am a registered nurse and have been for over 12 years in healthcare 20 years, a lot of times and I understand some of the issues betwee...

Started by Dewayne and Diana Bean

44 1 day ago
Reply by Scott
Loyd Dittfurth

I know its not general firefighting disscussion. But I passed my national registry!!!!!

I just felt like braggin to the world!!!!!

Started by Loyd Dittfurth

9 Nov 10
Reply by Loyd Dittfurth
Bobbie Jo

Emotions in the field of EMS>?

I was just wondering how all of you deal with the emotions and stress from your career? From people dieing and dealing with death? That i...

Started by Bobbie Jo

59 Nov 8
Reply by Paul Montpetit
Ralph L. Carr IV

Anxiety and College Students

Again lastnight we took a call at a local college. 20 yr old female with "flu like symptoms" with a history of anxiety. I swear every col...

Started by Ralph L. Carr IV

20 Nov 5
Reply by Paul Montpetit
Abe Winter

IO vs. IV

Anyone out there going straight for an IO without even atempting an IV...in critical pts

Started by Abe Winter

40 Nov 5
Reply by Ben Waller
Jessica Travis

EMS Personnel! What Topic Do You Think You Need More Training On?

I was looking through the ems facebook page and i found a question similar to this one. Most of the responses were peds, ob, hare tractio...

Started by Jessica Travis

27 Nov 2
Reply by John Crabbe
T.J.

Fireman going to medical calls that are not medical trained!

On my department a lot of our calls are medical calls and we've got 15-20 fireman that are medical trained for this reason and the ambula...

Started by T.J.

122 Nov 2
Reply by Steven
anne potter

Ems Choppers

How do you us them??????... Do you have them put on stand by when called out to a mva or a bad call ????. Do you wait on scene or drive t...

Started by anne potter

26 Nov 2
Reply by Steven
Ariel 649

EMS Mnemonics

Hello What are your favorite mnemonics? I am in in Intermediate school right now and need some help remembering ALS stuff.... I found GLA...

Started by Ariel 649

9 Oct 31
Reply by Ariel 649
Ralph L. Carr IV

"Flu like symptoms" Dispatch.....Don't Become Complacent! Don't Get Burned!

Ok, So it`s all over the news right now. If you read or watch network news you see the stories about the N1M1 craziness. You hear the st...

Started by Ralph L. Carr IV

12 Oct 29
Reply by Ralph L. Carr IV
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