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That's only 1/10th of the units for that EMS region, and all of them were off duty. There will always be ppl off duty, and reserve units.

Those are his brown pants... plus its an actor not like its a real patient....

woah wait... crapmagnet is a chick?

While I don't know either the name of the company or individual, when beehives get TV attention, NYPD ESU (Emergency Services Unit) has somebody on speed dial. As for smoke, isn't it some specific type smoke, that doesn't harm the bees? OK, rescuers stage from a distance away, don their PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), as in turnout coat, pants, boots, gloves, and Air Purification Respirators (gas masks) without the filtering cartridge, or SCBA, and then while so clothed, effect the rescue like the "hot" zone of a chemical spill. As stated, if the bees feel the queen bee is not threatened, once past the distance, the "warm" zone can be set up, and also the "cold" and treatment areas. Just remember, this is my theory, my only real experience with bees is yellow jacks. They got me 50 stings at one time, so what a way to start the vacation of a 5 year old at camp! Also, considering the problems with bees dying off (I forget the name of the syndrome), this is a loss, even for this city dweller.

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.

I would definitely have taken this patient in for a psyc evaluation. Even if the patient only admitted to taking 20 ASA that still amounts to 10 times the recommended dose. Also you found the ASA bottle to actually be empty in addition to the patient having consumed alcohol. This patient gave up the right to refuse care the moment they called for emergency services and stated they intended to engage in self harm. As for the police refusing to perform an arrest for mental health reasons that's a bit of a sticky situation. Personally I would take the officer in question aside and explain a few things. Number one. If I indicate to an officer that a patient needs to go in for a psyc evaluation and that officer refuses to make the arrest, the officer in question becomes liable for any actions the patient may take to harm themself after refusing care. If the officer still refused to make the arrest, (after explaining the liability issues I think this is unlikely) I would make contact with medical direction, explain the situation, and let my medical director have a chat with the uncooperative officer. I've never had to do any of these things myself. When it comes to patient care, all of the officers I've dealt with have been very helpful and cooperative. Did your partner or other members of the service you were out with have inter-agency issues with the PD? It seems to me like more was going on than just a lazy partner and stubborn officer.

Any particular reason why I got the negative two posts up? Watch the video, go the the 3 minute 6 second mark and take a good look at that patient's exposed groin. Not a very good representation IMO.

Of course I knew that incomplete training would expose the general public to injury hazards. I also knew that the main function of the EMA Licensing Board is to protect the public. The Board has an important role in ensuring all practitioners involved with pre-hospital emergency care comply with the Emergency and Health Services Act. This provides assurance to the public that competent, consistent, appropriate and timely care will be available during medical emergencies. My real occupation is Construction Safety, and as a Construction Safety Officer, I cannot ignore a process that intentionally obstructs and impeades with the process to hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public. I was hoping a few Paramedics would be more supportive. Of course I knew that incomplete training would expose the general public to injury hazards. I also knew that the main function of the EMA Licensing Board is to protect the public. The Board has an important role in ensuring all practitioners involved with pre-hospital emergency care comply with the Emergency and Health Services Act. This provides assurance to the public that competent, consistent, appropriate and timely care will be available during medical emergencies. My real occupation is Construction Safety, and as a Construction Safety Officer, I cannot ignore a process that intentionally obstructs and impeades with the process to hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public. I was hoping a few Paramedics would be more supportive. The school has been shut down for 1.5 years. How long would it take for this to be excessive?