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Repost? I don't think so. The post that you are pointing me to does not answer my question. I ask what field guide you would recommend to help me study without carrying around 200lbs of books. That post talks about creating your own and the reasons for or against toting one. But no where does it talk about a specific guide or recommend one.

Thank You I will look it up

Just wondering what is the best Paramedic Field guide for me to buy? I find it easier to carry flash cards and field guides to work with me to study from than trying to haul around all of my books.

I start my first of four semesters of Paramedic tomorrow. I am taking Paramedic operations, Paramedic Pharmacology, EKG, patient management, and Anatomy. Any suggestions? What can I expect? I am excited but scared at the same time.

I just wish Pearson could print out results on the spot. Waiting will just make you sick.

Well I passed my NREMT exam. It cut me off at 60 questions. I was sick for two days waiting on the results. Some advise for all taking the basic exam. Trauma,Triage,OB and study the SKILL SHEETS. Alot of questions are what would you do FIRST or NEXT. STUDY the sheets. AND Vitals. I actually thought my final exams at school were harder than the NREMT exam. If you can find practice test that is the best way to pass. Take plenty of practice test.

Our Voice The Times-Journal Published November 5, 2008 Often, but not often enough, our thoughts turn to real heroes. There are those who defend are freedom thousands and thousands of miles away in war zones so intense many of us would cower at the thought. There are those here at home. Those are police officers and the firefighters who consistently put themselves in harm’s way in an effort to protect our property or us. There is a special category, also – volunteers. Volunteer firefighters are indeed special. They willingly give of their time, their money and their talents to secure individual homes or entire communities from disaster. Recently, one even gave his life. On Oct. 29, Cody Renfroe, a 24-year-old former high school football player and Crossville Volunteer firefighter, ran into the fire. Those last four words speak volumes. Renfroe did not get paid to race into danger. And, as we know, glory does not often follow such acts of bravery. Instead, many of us smile and move on with our lives. But, Cody Renfroe decided long ago others mattered. On Oct. 29, others mattered more than his life. Renfroe never made it out of that house fire in the Painter Community of DeKalb County that day. But, we believe his spirit, commitment to others and dedication to his community certainly did. Nothing we write serves Cody Renfroe the way he served others. Our sadness is deep, but our pride is so high. Renfroe’s legacy of service, courage and bravery, we are certain, will also be with our community.

Renfroe recalled by other firemen By George Jones The Reporter Published November 1, 2008 The local firefighting communities lowered the jurisdictional boundaries this week in their effort to come to grips with the loss of a member in the line of duty Wednesday. The tragic death of 24-year-old Crossville volunteer firefighter Adam Cody Renfroe, while attempting to fight a residential fire in the Painter community, remains under investigation, state Fire Marshal Ed Faulk said Thursday. “Federal investigators will be coming next week to aid in the investigation. And with our combined efforts it is our desire to determine exactly what happened, and by recognizing precisely what led up to Renfroe’s death, preventing it from ever happening again,” Faulk said. Faulk said the result of the investigation would be officially made known in a press release at its completion. Crossville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Danny White, who took time from an emotional meeting with Renfroe’s fellow firefighters, summed up the tragedy by saying, “It is a great loss.” Renfroe’s untimely death elicited a variety of responses from those who knew him, including Mike Leath, an experienced firefighter, DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency director and president of the DeKalb County Fire Association. “This is hard. It’s like losing a family member,” he said. “Firefighters are a close-knit group. It affects everybody.” Crossville Mayor James Johnston took time Thursday, to say, “Words at a time like this are hard to find. Cody was an outstanding and dedicated firefighter. “He was a leader. Whenever he was at the station, he was always working and studying. He wanted to be a full-time firefighter, and was hoping one day to join a larger department.” Johnston further described Renfroe as “one of those people you meet just one time and never forget.” Johnston, who knew Renfroe since he was “a little kid” said, “I really appreciated him. He was special.” The consensus by all who knew Renfroe was that he was a good firefighter who was liked by all. Asbury Volunteer Fire Chief Albert Childress, who was at the scene Wednesday, said he understands that Renfroe and Crossville firefighter Andy Brown were the first to arrive at the burning house on DeKalb County 482. Neighbors already had helped the home’s elderly owner, Annie Mae Morgan, escape the burning structure unharmed. It is Childress’ understanding that Renfroe said, “Let’s go check it out.” He and Brown, wearing turnout gear and air packs and pulling a hose, approached the house. With the structure issuing heavy smoke and flames showing, the two volunteer firefighters, according to Childress’ information, approached the door when Renfroe asked Brown to return to the truck and get a flashlight. When Brown returned Renfroe was not there, and the hose was lying on the ground. That caused concern about Renfroe’s whereabouts. The fire intensified at the same time, making entry into the burning structure difficult. With no hose leading to Renfroe’s possible location, help for the trapped firefighter was stymied. Childress said Geraldine firefighters, waiting on standby at their station to be called if needed to assist, were said to have heard over their radio Renfroe’s pleas of “Y’all come get me.” Based on statements of witnesses at the scene, because of the intense heat, it took about 45 minutes before firefighters were able to reach the downed firefighter. Unfortunately, by the time his would-be rescuers reached Renfroe, he had died. State fire marshal officials said the exact cause of Renfroe’s death would be released with the official report. DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris said preliminary information tends to show the fire might have started do to a faulty flue in a wood stove. “Nothing is official until all the investigations are complete,” Harris said. “At that time we will release the findings.” The federal investigation, to begin Monday, is performed, in part, to ensure Renfroe’s eligibility for insurance death benefits. A member of the Crossville Volunteer Fire Department for two years, Renfroe wrote on his MySpace page that he was pursuing a career as a firefighter with a full-time department. In a not uncommon display of solidarity between firefighters in times like these, Geraldine, Aroney and Kilpatrick fire departments will cover for Crossville on fire calls. Following funeral services at the Union Grove Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Renfroe will be buried with full fire department honors Sunday in the DeKalb Memorial Gardens. In a tragic irony, Renfroe’s dream of being a firefighter with a large department would have been realized Friday. He had applied and been accepted by the Irondale Fire Department and was scheduled to begin his rookie training with them. The most recent deaths involving fire department personnel in northeast Alabama were 17-year-old Alethea Faye Nixon, with the Asbury Volunteer Fire Department in July 2006, and, the chief of the Hollywood Fire Department in Jackson County, who died of a heart attack while on a medical run in 2003. Members of the Crossville, Kilpatrick, Aroney, Geraldine and Centre fire departments, as well as the DeKalb County Fire Association, will be honorary pallbearers at Renfroe’s funeral.

Crossville Alabama Fort Payne Times Journal Published October 29, 2008 A Crossville volunteer firefighter died in a house fire Wednesday in the Painter community. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris, Cody Renfroe, 24 of Crossville, was pulled from the fire. DeKalb Coroner Tom Wilson pronounced him dead at the scene, Harris said. Harris said the fire started about 1:01 p.m. at a home at 1081 County Road 482. He said an elderly woman lived in the house. She was not injured in the fire. Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Leath said it is unknown how Renfroe became trapped inside. “From reports I have gathered at the scene, it was thought there was a person in the residence,” said Leath. “He went to perform search and rescue, and I don’t know if he became disoriented or what happened. When they got the fire knocked down, they discovered him and pulled him out.” Crossville and Geraldine firefighters battled the fire for several hours Wednesday afternoon. Leath said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Renfroe was a 2002 graduate of Crossville High School and had served as a volunteer firefighter for two years. “He was a very, very fine young man,” said Crossville Assistant Principal Robert Richey.