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Tuesday, FDNY EMS Command Station 47 (Rockaway) was given a "Hero Sandwich" luncheon (3 8-foot heros, with a bunch of "fixin's"), sponsored by the St. John's Episcopal Hospital of Far Rockaway, NY. Plaques were awarded to one of the station's Paramedics, and to an "Advanced EMT" from the Nassau County Police Department's Emergency Ambulance Bureau (4th Precinct-Hewlett, L I, NY), by the hospital CEO, Chief of the ER, and the ER Nursing Director. True to form, even with all 4 BLS and 2 ALS units having been recalled to the station, they had to remain available during the ceremony. Even having all 3 FDNY EMS Division Chiefs from Queens County Borough Command (Division 4), as well as the NCPD Division Chief in attendance didn't prevent 2 of the BLS, and one of the ALS , teams being pulled away to do separate responses. They got assigned at roughly 30 second intervals, and went in different directions on leaving Station 47. All EMS personnel assigned to Station 47 were given "EMS Week" pins by the department, as well as pins specifically designed as miniatures of the station shoulder patch. I was advised that all FDNY EMS stations that have their own design shoulder patches were getting mini-patch pins along with their EMS Week pins. As I find and attend other events, I will report on them.

Based on the information I just read, I definitely would have transported this pt. Understanding that this pt was intoxicated and mentally impaired, should be reason enough to get him transported. Also, this pt admitted to taking an excessive amount of ASA, which clearly shows intent to harm ones self. If a pt shows signs of threat to others or himself, that is usually a sign that the pt is in need of care. My advice if this kind of situation presents itself again, is DOCUMENTATION. We open ourselves up to lawsuits almost on a daily basis. If you document, document, document, such information as in this case, you should have a leg to stand on. Being that I was not there, I can only offer this as opinion.

So far I've got a, "Why did you bring him here for that?", from a knocked up nurse who didn't want to be at work today. I begged her forgiveness and stated that I was not allowed to refuse a requested transport. She replied with a roll of the eyes, and stated, "well what am I suppose to do for him?". I had a whole host of replies run through my head, but I smiled wishing her a nice day and returned to my short bus with flashy lights. One of the local ER's put out some stuff, but I didn't make it there yet. I'm sure it was picked over very well by now, lol! Hope everyone has a safe EMS week, well a safe week every week for that matter.

Shsssh don't even think those words. Our time is building here then all hell will break loose. Cookie

hey i am somewhat back now.. and thought i would bump up some of my old threads since there are so many new people.. just currious what the new people think of these?

Okay this is exactly my life! ~ S, B, Q words always start up a bunch of sh*t and at least one cluster f*ck. ~ Taking off boots or in my case, even unzipping them for some fresh air. This also applies to untucking the shirt or just wearing your undershirt. (Remember I'm system status) ~The whole night is toast (night shift here) if you have something important to do the next day. ~ If you are ordering, just finishing or dare I might say lifting the first bite of food to your mouth (and usually this is when you haven't eaten all day) ~ You must study, do your bills, taxes or complete some form of project for the next morning. ~ You have been working or will be working a 36 or longer. ~ Just started a REALLY interesting phone call with your boyfriend (sig other, spouse etc.) Exactly the opposite happens when you have nothing to do, are not the least bit tired, ate all day etc. ~Ambo

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