MongoMedic

I can only speak for Texas, because that is all I know. As stated in previous answers you would have to submit for a background check, and that will probably show up (if you were tried as an adult) but I would not suggest omitting that from your application. Now considering that during class, you will not have to drive it should not be a problem. Now when it comes time to apply for you lisence/certification with the state, they will review the case, your background, and may even interview you prior to lisencing. I have known far to many people that have received a DUI and still were able to get and retain their certs. As Paramedic Mike said (ever so delicately I might add), most services insurance will not allow you to be insured because you are under the age of 21 (seems to be a magical age for you). There for you will have a very tough time getting hired before that age. Now considering most Paramedic programs (if that is the way you choose) are two years then that should not be the issue. The issue that you are going to face is having the DUI on your record. One again as Mike said, most fleet insurances will not insure you because of the DUI, depending on the length of time since your last one (normally within the last five years), the number of offenses, etc. One thing to remember also, the reason this was mentioned earlier, is that your criminal record becomes "sealed" for any offense that you commit as a minor (most states under the age of 18). However, if you were tried as an adult in this case (which I would guess that you were) then that offense that you were tried "as an adult" does not get sealed. You made a mistake, a very stupid one, but you can come out on top of this. It seems that you are already taking the right steps to make the better of yourself. Keep on the right track. I just have one thing to add to that though, you are lucky that you were arrested for DUI and did not kill someone by driving drunk. One thing about this job you will learn to hate are the people that drive drunk crash their car into an innocent family and kill them, and then they are carted off to jail without a scratch. All the while a family is mourning the loss the loss of their loved one(s) who just made the choice (unknowingly) to be on the road at the same time as that drunk driver. Enough said, good luck.

Hey Jess, Remember one thing about OSHA, they can find the slightest thing wrong and make it an "OSHA violation" if the inspector knows what they are doing. They can find things that would make your head spin. I believe that the minumum fine for an OSHA violation is $7,000.00USD for each violation, unless it has gone up within the last 3 years. Now mind you that is not each time they find a bunch of trash in a place that it should not be, a violation would be considered each piece trash would count as one violation. So they find a hamburger wrapper, a soda bottle, and the bag that they came in that is $21,000.00 USD (for those that work with different currency). One thing that folks need to remember, is that OSHA is there mainly to protect the "working man". Not necessarily the patient, such as this case. The concern here is that the back of your unit has been cantaminated with germs/coodies from patients and that can easily transfer to food drinks etc. Also I do not know about other states, but Texas does not allow for consumption of food or drink in the back of the unit. If you are caught by DSH (Department of State Health) inspector then you can be fined by them as well. A way that I would suggest to take care of this, cuz I have done as a Shift Supervisor is call the last crew in and first have them clean it up. Also next time that you take over a shift from that crew is simply refuse to take over the truck until it is left to you in an acceptable matter. A rule of thumb I used to tell crews, is if you would not put your family member in the back then it is not clean enough for you to put someone elses family member in the back. I hope that helped.

well put a shrimp on the barby for me mate...glad for ya..Have fun

Words never are ever softer spoken then when one of our brothers or sister pass away, especially in the line of duty. Though we did not know them they are part of our family. My deepest sympathy goes to the families of all that were taken from this tragic accident. Rest in Peace my brothers your shift has ended. May you enjoy the eternal light of our Lord.

No problem, I appreciate any insight even if it takes a bit. It is not like anybody has a life or anything . Thanks again.

First and foremost congratulations. Parenthood is one of the most exciting, funny, scarey, prideful, painful, frustrating, but most of all rewarding experiences that a person can go through. I have been blessed with two girls and they keep me busy when I am there to spend time with them. My biggest suggestion that I can come up with is love your child unconditionally, spend as much time with them as you possibly can, dote on your child (no matter the nay-sayers) as much as you can, pictures are a must. One thing that you may consider, is maybe start an e-mail account for them. When you have a moment with them, want to share with your child a thought that is fresh send them an e-mail. Then when you think that they are old enough to understand those thoughts and enjoy the memories give them that e-mail account and let them read them. I can not take any credit for that idea, I got it from a T.V. show that my oldest absolutely loves. See TV does influence us . Again congratulations, it is a special time in your life.

it is never easy to be the one who breaks any kind of bad news to anybody. Plus considering the akwardness of talking to someone you just give nods to every now and again, I am sure it compounded it. All considering you did that man a huge service. As others have said you may of triggered a good amount of fear into the guy that he may actually go to a doctor and be checked. I wish I was a wordsmith but to me I think that was a great service you did for that man. Kudos to you.

chbare, OK I am fairly new to this site. Could you assist me in finding older post by certain people. I tried to go to his profile and search the "post" tab but it only came up with about 5-6 post and it seems they were replies to post not nec. post that he had published.

I actually tried this with one of my patients...I asked them to hold still while I start this IV so I can give you some valium. Once they stopped I initiated the IV and transported. No valium but it was a funny story I had to share.

One thing that I can say is this is EMS, we are really a great bunch of folks. One thing about EMS you do need to know it is like being with a bunch of egos. Because of a great call that we had last week, or just the fact that we just moved up the ladder in our cert, or just because we can be cocky the egos will fly. It is no different than any other profression the the healthcare industry. So you had a bad day, stick around and see the good days and you will know why there are some of us that stick around this business for a long time. It gets better.

Actually I am sure that I will be fine...I actually might (unintentionally) piss somebody off before to long. All kidding aside I accept any type of critism that comes my way. If someone pisses me off, then ask Dwayne what might happen to them .

Well why we are on the subject, I have a question for ERDOC, what are your feelings on being aggresive with pain management, in the pre-hospital setting, for abdominal pain? The reason I ask is there are a lot of Docs that are against it, and there are some (luckily to be the case in just about all of the systems I have been in) that agree that it should be handled aggressively. What are your thoughts?

I didn't want to scare away folks before they got a chance to meet me MonogMedic

Have you been talking to Dwayne about me already??

Hey all, I am new to the City, although I have been on for almost a week now I have not done an intro. Hence, maybe I should of done this first. My name is Sterling. I am from Texas and currently work in Mongolia on a rotational basis. I am pretty outspoken, especially if something gets my goat. I am not the smartest guy in the world, but I will try to contribute to this site as best as I can. I believe that dignity, respect, and knowledge are intregal parts of our jobs. No matter what type of setting we practice in. Anyway, I look forward to learning from y'all and helping out in any way that I can. MongoMedic