Just me

[EMT155]

Hi there! Obligatory first post introduction.

My name's Jim and I'm currently a Basic EMT in NY state working as an EMT for the first time in the 20 years I've been certified. Yes, it took me 20 years to figure out I could get paid for this. I'm also a volunteer with the Onondaga County Parks Emergency Medical Services team and currently serve as the Director of Operations and Recruiting. I've come a long ways over the years from being a know it all newbie to being the 'old guy', entertaining the newbies with stories of calls I've worked.

I have opinions that I'm not afraid to share, but have learned from being a part of a county agency, that sometimes discretion is the better part.

That all being said, I look forward to being here and spending time chatting with you all.

Jim

[HERBIE1]

Welcome to the city, Jim. Looking forward to hearing from another geezer(no offense)- there are a few of us here.

[Richard B the EMT]

(Cough, Cough, wheeze, cough)

As one of those "longtimers" (note I don't say "geezer" or "Oldtimer"), with 38 years on the ambulance, overall, and just retired from 25 years municipal EMS service in NYC, Welcome Aboard.

Off chance: Did we meet in Albany for the "Pulse Check" Convention in September/October this year?

Edited December 2, 2010 by Richard B the EMT

[Chief1C]

Welcome to the city!

[EMT155]

Thank you all!!

@ Richard, no, I unfortunately was not able to make that

[Richard B the EMT]

Have you been to the Pulse Check at all? I've been attending from 1994, at the Villa Roma, Kutcher's, the previous 3 years at Albany Holiday Inn Turf, Roaring Brook, Hudson Valley Resort, and back to the Holiday Inn.

[DwayneEMTP]

Welcome Jim!

Our NY members tend to be a never ending pain in the ass. I'm hoping that you'll try to set a better example!

(Good luck with that.... )

Dwayne