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Im working an Ozzy/Rob Zombie show tomorrow night, this ought to be interesting :shock:

Hmm, 40+ here, no problem. Let me try it with ol' girl, be right back. *edit* Well, ya know how you hit "submit", then read your post. Well, I just read the rest of the original post :shock: Yeah, 40+ here :oops:

Im not gonna go with any of the horrible, dramatic calls. I gotta say the old folks we respond to almost daily give me perspective on a lot of things. I like the old people. Even the BS responses give me insight into the lives of our elderly and sometimes humanity in general. ed

Im not "defending" myself as an EMT. I see no need for that. Im an EMT. When I began a second career in EMS I decided to do the "Basic" thing for 5 years, then continue on with Paramedic school. I was a transfer b*tch for over a year, I worked a rural 911 system for a couple years and now Im in a pretty busy metro system. I hear some say "why waste your time". Well, Im NOT wasting my time. Im enjoying what Im doing and learning, and I sincerely convey this to those around me, coworkers AND employers. The company I work for pays for and pays while attending Paramedic school. I just passed on the class starting in the near future and was respected for my decision, although dissapointment was also expressed ALONG WITH THE RESPECT. The next opportunity will be in January and I told my employer I would accept it then, just two months shy of 5 years. Im not a kid and I do take EMS seriously. I have and will continue to take positive things from this site when I can, but I would like to say that YOUR opinion of my choices mean very little to me personally. Have a good day Ed

Whit72, good post. Im am good at my job, and I enjoy my job. ed

Inguinal hernia last month, surgery a couple weeks ago, still on light duty until july 3rd. I scan all the paperwork that comes in into a computer. I have never worked indoors in my life. This is some mind numbing stuff :shock: Im 43, I was a roofer for 20years and lifted stuff daily. Now Im concerned, really concerned about re-injuring myself and not being able to pursue this career (4 years in). Anyone experienced this injury, suggestions?? Thanks, Ed

Congrats to you!! Im getting married in June myself, and yes, you can definately send that to WendyT ed

Yeah I've always used peroxide but it was soon after the fact. This ones been through the wash twice, didnt think it would work after washing. Give it a shot. Thanks ed

Search came up empty.... Uniform shirt, 65% Polyester 35% Cotton Spray and wash then regular wash cycle, blood's still there. What do you use?? ed

Company I work for has "Road Safety" systems installed in the ambulances. tick tick tick tickticktick TONE!!!!!!!!! Anyone else drive with similar systems?? Opinions?? I personally think it helps with the new (and sometimes old) inexperienced drivers although sometimes when running hot it gets a bit noisy :roll: ed

Heres an online program I have, it lets you learn at your own pace. I SUCK at math but when I have time..... Its something like $19.00 a month, dont know if its worth it to you but if it is, good luck. http://www.aleks.com/

Saw this article on the Jems site, (ok to link??). Really does seem like it may be a simple, effective tool in the field. Thoughts from you guys?? http://www.jems.com/jems/31-11/243890/ ed

So from those that have been around awhile, suggestions?? Or is "burnout" pretty much the most likely result. Interesting thread, I have put some amount of thought into trying to not let this job do too much damage to my mental well being. Im still new, 3 years, so I have only dealt with so much. ed

Work was providing the shot last week, couldnt get it though, I had the flu ed

My brother in the Bay Area just got an e mail from me, HUGE Raiders fan ed