FireMedic65

I came across chatroulette a long time ago. After a few mins of that, I decided never to go back. Since the site was mostly guys jacking-off, it was not appealing. If these EMTs were on that site, then yea.. I could see punishment being given since it is essentially "not safe for work". Local hospital where I am, has wifi and LAN. The wifi can be used by anyone and the LAN is all the hospital computers. People frequently browse ebay, google, youtube, craigslist, various forums, etc etc all the time. They keep it clean, and never let it impede on their job. A happy work place is a good work place. Absolutely NOT!! You must sit there, and stare at the wall or windshield. If there is something on the wall like a poster or something on the street then you must open your map book or protocol book and memorize it. ps, I am being sarcastic

If you facebook profile is private, you cannot post direct links to your pictures. A way around this is to right click on the picture at hand, then left click on the option for "view image". This will open a new tab or window on your browser and then you can copy that url. It will be much larger than the previous one. Then just post that link.

ATTENTION ATTENTION! All medical professionals are drones and must act as such!

We all flirt. The docs make jokes, the RN's play games, the EMS crews shoot the shit. We are like a family. Heck I even have a few pics from Halloween and we had a group picture of the ambulance crew and the ER staff in make-shift costumes. I guess everyone should be fired.

Definite case of wrongful termination. We have done similar things where I work. We like to have fun! After we are done our charts and station duties, sure.. let off some steam, have some laughs. Enjoy yourself! Lots of stations have internet access. I check e-mail, post of the forum here, and sometimes come into the chat when I am at work. My boss looked over my shoulder, and asked what this was, and said "awesome". He later made an account I believe. Without actually seeing the pictures or what they were chatting about or even where they were chatting. It's hard to say exactly how things should have been handled. Were they using company computers or personal laptops? What was being discussed? Was anything mentioned about their days and calls they were one? Even then, so what! We talk about calls we have been on all the time. But we NEVER say "yea just got back from John Doe's house for another "my tongue is too spongy" call. Talking about our jobs is how we cope sometimes. I however, do NOT agree with taking pictures of yourself, in uniform and posting pics on a public website (yes, I know flickr can be private). Yes, it is fun to have fun at work doing things like that. If there was no way of showing who the employer was, so what. If they did have visible indicators of who they are working for and posting on the internet for others to see, that is a bit unprofessional. just my thoughts

These are used sometimes in my area. More often than not, when ALS is dispatched, there is BLS unit dispatched as well. The BLS is almost always volunteer, and they are destined to transport. When on scene, ALS does their thing, and they ride in the BLS ambulance with their driver and EMT. The driver of the ALS ambulance, follows to the hospital. (quite a waste of resources IMHO) Sometimes though, the ALS will only have a paramedic. In this type of situation, they are dispatched along with the BLS. The BLS transports like normal, but the ALS fly car or chase car as we call it, is left behind. After cleared from hospital, the medic gets a ride back to the vehicle. Again, I think this is a waste. Why do we need 2 ambulances for 1 patient? I can understand situations some have that deal with location. That is not the issue. Everyone deserves prompt and proper care. In remote areas, where there is no ALS, I like the idea of the fly car IF THERE IS SOMEONE TO TRANSPORT. This ONLY works in areas where there are transport capable services, but not level of care capable.

User error, nothing wrong with the drug. The drug worked, the nurse didn't.

Right, I could have been waffled by a semi on my way home earlier, in my POV. I could have been hit by a car when I was walking across the street, or even on the side walk. Shit happens... it sucks. That is well worth more than 5 1/100th of a cent

If you can't find what you are looking for, just have one made for you. Lots of silk screening companies around would do it, and probably cost less than buying one from a store.

Awareness is required state wide. Most places might require you to have ops. Depending on your departments abilities and location of certain companies, such as textile plants, water treatment... the requirements may go up.

this is my EMS uniform

Helmets are required to be on the ambulance to be a licensed ambulance. Usually they are the plastic type firefighter helmets. You are also supposed to wear them at any type of scene where you should have it on, such as an MVC, structural collapse, entering a hot zone of a fire scene, etc etc. If you are injured and NOT wearing it.. insurance will not cover you, and your employer can be fined for it too I believe.

I have a 10.2" touch screen "gps" in my POV. I input directions of where I am going (if I need them) and it speaks to me of where to turn and when to be ready for a turn. When working with a GPS at work, and I am driving.. I listen the my passenger for directions via GPS (if needed) I keep my eyes on the road.

Meh.. I have used a rope bag and reeves to do the same thing a few times. Not very impressed by someone marketing something that already exists.

Wish I could make it, but I have prior engagements. Maybe next year

There is also another exercise program called "Insanity" from the same group of people, or maybe the same company producing p90x. This one guarantees results in 60 days! Regardless of the program, they all might work, they all might not.. it all depends on what YOU put into it and keeping yourself healthy when doing it. Eating fast food may fill you up, but not the best way to gain the "energy" needed. just saying

I definitely agree. How else can we learn from our mistakes, or others for that matter. Regardless of the situation, this can/could happen to any one of us. Still a very sad thing to hear. Maybe a bit "too soon" to discuss in regards to his friends and loved ones, but the sooner we, the others in the profession discuss this the better. We need to be more aware of our situations, both personal health and environment in the work place. Really sucks though that we have to learn from this kind of example though.

Dwayne and Phil hit it pretty much straight on the head. Lots of people with these illnesses, don't necessarily need to be in a hospital. I have been to them many times (at a student and work) and many of them, are highly capable if being on their own. Most of them can be on their own with a home care nurse or even an aid stopping by once in awhile. Why jam pack hospitals with people who don't need to be there?

Paramedic school takes A LOT of dedication. You have to devote a lot of time not only for class and clinical, but a whole lot more for studying. That being said, it could still be possible to do it. You would, however, need help from others to watch your child. My sister has a 2yr old daughter now, and when I watch her, you have to keep your eye on her pretty much at all times. Depending on your job, you may be able to take your child with you, but in most cases you will not be allowed to. This does not mean your hopes and dreams of a paramedic career are over though. With hard work, lots of coffee (because you will never sleep), dedication to the studies and with help and support from friends and family... you can do it. Having someone watch your baby while you are at school/clinical does not mean you aren't raising them. You WILL have time to yourself and your son. Good luck, we are all here to help with you with anything we can help with.

Didn't realize it was back on so soon. It doesn't sound like I missed anything anyway.

So terrible to hear about things like this... RIP!

It seems people not on my friends list can contact me, so I must be on theirs. I changed the setting. Is there a way yo block them from messaging you, without ignoring them on the forum?

Looks pretty run of the mill to what I used to normally do. Can't really anymore because of my shoulder and lack of certain equipment.

you would be surprised what happens in hospitals aside from patient care