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A group for those who loved watching the TV show EMERGENCY!
for all rookie fireifhgters/ems to talk about the training and on field experiances wether good or bad. And help each other out and give advice. Hard job, but hopefully all brothers and siters alike can take us in.
This Is To All Pa Firefighters
A place for those of us who are still new to the fire service,Welcome to the Probie Place...where we can ask all the stupid questions we want.
People who drive and operate these giants we call firetrucks.
Not to be redundant here but, here's your basic lesson plan outline as to what to teach your parents, coaches and teachers... (in my humble opinion...)
A - Airway
B - Breathing
C - Circulation / C-Spine
D - Delegate someone to call 911 and someon...
I'm a youth soccer coach. I'm also an EMT and I have a "jump bag" in my car with basic first aid stuff plus a BP cuff, stethescope, SAM splints and water for wound irrigation and a pocket NRB mask.
Last year I carried it to the field for every gam...
I agree that it would never work to try and train coaches to a first responder/basic level and with the economy the way it is getting the equipment would be a whole other issue. I would reccomend giving the ambulance company a call. Here they have...
sounds to me like you need to do the following:
1. invite the local ambulance to standby at the game(s)
2. invite whoever provides EMS services, including the fire department to demonstrate to a group of interested parents, coaches, students, wha...
Backboards and collars are beyond the first aid training of any coach. Take in the numbers and the turnover of coaches and that adds up to equipment without proper training. Besides if done wrong it may cause more injury to the victim. Even if the...
Backboards and collars are beyond the first aid training of any coach. ZTake in the numbers and the turnover of coaches and that adds up to equipment without proper training. Besides if done wrong it may cause more injury to the victim. Even if th...
For the most part, organized youth sports have some sort of basic first aid requirement for their coaches/staff. We even have a Little League around here that was able to obtain some AEDs for their field. But I have yet to see c-collars or backboa...
Tonight we had an incident at a local recreation league. The kids are playing basketball and we had a 13 year old go up for a rebound and got pushed very hard and twisted upside down landing on his head.. I knew immediately that we had a situation...
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Rutherford PA
- I Live: (City, State)
- Harrisburg, PA
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- newbie july 09
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Finally living my childhood dream....I have so much respect for fireman..I have always wanted to do this and I felt it was time..I am enjoying myself so much..Thanks to all the Guys at station 45 for helping me learn.
I had a few heroes growing up and they all seem to be Fireman and policeman.. A family friend Joe Kelly gave me his badge at age 5 and I was hooked and destined to be doing this.. I finally got tired of saying I wish and I now say I am.. And I love it..
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Rutherford PA Fire Dept Engine Co 45
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter, Other
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 3 months
- Rank/Role at Second Department:
- Firefighter
- My Training:
- Pipeline
HazMat
pumper
SCBA
Hydrant
- About Me:
- I am a 41 year old living my childhood dream..I am having a blast. I am a member of Rutherford Engine 45.. I am the first Bagpiper in the department.
thanks to all my brothers at the station for helping me learn.
- Day Job:
- Home Care medical technician
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Bagpiper in Lochiel Emerald Society, AOH, Golfing, Little league Coach.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- I love helping my community, I always wanted to be a fireman since I was 5 years old. I used to go to all the Fire stations looking to see if they had a pole. They are my Heroes.
Patrick J Cronen's Blog
Wondering how to improve training for non EMS responders like coaches and staff at parks and sports games.
Tonight we had an incident at a local recreation league. The kids are playing basketball and we had a 13 year old go up for a rebound and got pushed very hard and twisted upside down landing on his head.. I knew immediately that we had a situation on our hands. The child never got up from the fall..
I stabilized the neck and tried to keep his as still as possible. He had minor blood loss from the back of the head. As I was holding his head, I also put light compress on the head to control the bl… Continue
I stabilized the neck and tried to keep his as still as possible. He had minor blood loss from the back of the head. As I was holding his head, I also put light compress on the head to control the bl… Continue
Posted on June 29, 2009 at 8:58pm — 9 Comments
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 8:10am on September 2, 2009,
Sarah Turner said… - lol not a problem
- At 11:56pm on August 31, 2009,
Sarah Turner said…
- Looks to me like you figured it out! Not bad for an old guy! If you don't like it there, try putting it at the end of the very last question in your questionairre thing there..
- At 1:13pm on July 8, 2009,
Chuck Nondorf said…
- I got your patch yesterday. Thank you so much. That is the best looking patch in my collection so far. Thanks again for the trade.
Chuck
- At 1:14am on June 30, 2009,
Chuck Nondorf said…
- That would be fine with me. Let me know what your address is and I'll send you my patch. My address is below.
Capt. Chuck Nondorf
Concordia Fire Dept.
P.O. Box 603
Concordia, KS 66901
- At 7:07pm on June 29, 2009,
Chuck Nondorf said…
- I was wondering if you would be interested in exchanging patches? If so let me know. I am very interested.
Thanks
Chuck
- At 9:56pm on May 4, 2009,
Tracy Nornhold said…
- Thanks Pat! The new house is great. Almost hard to believe we've been here almost 2 years! How is the pipe band? I miss playing, but just don't have the time to commit to practicing right now. I do get out my practice chanters every now and again.
T.
- At 12:47am on April 12, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Patrick, welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
Love the Pipes Ladd.
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
- At 12:08am on April 12, 2009,
Denise Co 29 said… - Welcome to FFN from Berks County, Pa. Stay safe
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