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I didn't know LifePak's marketing methods were so stylish in the 80's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0I81q4DPec&feature=related

Just checking to see it anyone has pictures of a Plano 747 stocked with trauma supplies. I found some pictures on the web, but most were fuzzy. I just bought an old 747 at a city-wide yard sale for $5.00 and I'd like to use it as a trauma kit. It's not the orange-and-white EMS version, but oh well. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm interested in enrolling in a BSEMS program in a year or so. After some searching, I decided that Creighton University in Omaha would be the best choice, since it's closest to where I live. I plan on going down to visit in a couple of weeks. But during my search, I found that institutions such as the University of Texas and the University of Utah require their applicants have their EMT-P certification at the time of enrollment into the BSEMS program. Prerequisite college coursework is also a requirement in some cases. Creighton's program is like a traditional four year program, which is the type I'm interested in. Are their any other institutions in the country that offer the same type of program as Creighton?

Thanks guys for the advice. I do plan on furthering my education in EMS. Nice pic by the way.

In 2008 I became certified as a 40-hour first responder at the age of 15. The local health services agency provided the training as a summer boredom buster. Since then I've assisted several indivduals who were experiencing medical emergencies ranging from fainting to a scalp laceration. But here's the catch: our state does not recognize first responders. No protocol for FRs exists within the state. It wasn't until several months ago that I realized this. I've mentioned it to the local EMS and even to the hospital, but they don't seem to see it as a real issue. I'm familiar with FR protocol from other states, but I have no clue as to what I can and can't do in my state. I don't know what I can and can't carry in my jump kit (which was given to me by the instructors for scoring 100% on the final exam). When it was given to me it had activated charcoal and glucose. I know some states allow their FRs to use those two items, but I'm not sure if I can. But the whole point of my post here is to ask some of the experienced EMS people about what types of issues might arise from this issue, and any possible solutions. Thanks

This is my first post so I'll try my best to explain. I'm in high school and am a 40-hour first responder. Just recently I heard several teachers (who are also 40-hour FRs) discussing the topic of first responders wearing safety helmets at scenes. They were saying how "blue would be a good helmet color because none of the local FDs use blue". Now I'm unsure of what type of helmet they were discussing, but I agree with the idea of FRs wearing helmets at scenes. Granted, civilian first responders rarely see any action. In the past two years since I became certified, I've come upon nine total emergencies ranging from a sprained ankle to an MVA. But I live in a rural area and EMS response times can range from 5 to 35 minutes. Patient encounters can be lengthy. I can see the need to identify oneself as an EMS person at a scene such as an MVA. But these teachers aren't employed by the local EMS agency (which has never used helmets) and neither am I. And oddly enough, no protol exists for FRs in our area, so there is nothing that mentions civilian FRs and helmets. So what is your take on the issue of civilian FRs wearing helmets? Has anyone had the same issue?