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I have most of my tools spread out on my body... but I know what is where and always try to use them in training. all the sharp tools are kept in a small nylon bag in my right pocket. Granted. not all of my tools are on me. the extrication gloves and latex gloves only go when they are needed... The pen light is handier then you'd think.

interesting. I dont like it

why is everything on the right side?

Gerber Knife is on my at all times Leathermen in my bunker pockets along with a spanner a window punch pen light. wirecutters extrication gloves latex gloves cpr mask door jams on my helmet.

I carry three lights: One streamlight survivor in my right chest pocket One streamlight vantage mounted to my helmet and a ten dollar LED light that I purchased a walgreens last year... I always have at least two on me... sometimes at accident scenes I set my helmet down and use that as a work light if I am doing something requires a little bit more focused light on the task at hand granted we also have the large handlights that are kept on the apparatus... I use those as often as possible. I purchased all the other ones or received them as gifts...

Hey Gents, Here is something I am passing on to help out another department Nate Operations Director East Texas Position Summary: Fitch & Associates is seeking an Operations Director candidate for its client of over 240 employees located in East Texas. The Operations Director serves on the senior leadership team with a direct reporting relationship to the Chief Executive Officer. This position has direct responsibility for the leadership, direction, and administration of all emergency medical operations to ensure the continued accomplishment of mission, values, strategic goals, and culture. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management of the operations leadership team; oversight of Champion EMS emergency medical services operations; conduct meetings between various emergency medical services agencies; develop written agreements; prepare and present emergency medical services assessments and recommendations on a periodic basis, and as needed. Overall responsibility for clinical care, staffing, service satisfaction, program planning, budget management, and other areas as needed. Position Qualifications: Ideal candidates will possess a proven history of excellence in emergency medical services strategic planning, patient service, leadership, operations management, and specific required competencies further described in the job position description. Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Masters degree in health care administration, business administration or a related field, preferred. At least three (3) to five (5) years of progressive management experience in a related health care organization – with administration, financial management, and operations, preferred. Minimum of five (5) years EMS management of operations, vehicle operations, contract negotiation, City, County and State political relations, and insurance billing, preferred. Extensive Clinical (5 years minimum) and EMS management background (5 years minimum). Proven experience managing EMS operations with at least 10,000 emergency and non-emergency transports utilizing rural EMS deployment and coverage plans is strongly preferred. Knowledge of all related federal, state, local and EMS transport industry safety/regulatory practices. Must never have been fined, excluded from, or have had any restitution obligations from a federal health care program, or any governing agencies overseeing the operations of emergency medical services. Current certification or license as a Texas Paramedic, required.* (*NREMT-P or Paramedic certifications from other states will be considered as conditional compliance as long as Texas Paramedic certification or license is obtained within 90 days of offer). Inquiries: Please direct your interest in this position with a current resume / CV to: Nathalie Marshall, President HR Results, LLC 8700 Monrovia, Suite 310 Lenexa, Kansas 66215 nmarshall@hrresults-llc.com

That's what I figured.

They're probably too scared. haha, I would be. I think they are similar to the search and rescue organization we have here, Atalaya Search and Rescue. These guys are all average guys who sit behind desks for most of the day blah blah work normal civilian jobs, but are trained in mountain search and rescue and respond with the state police to searches for missing hikers and skiers and the like, year round, but after doing some research there are beyond numerous volunteer organizations in NYC, are the NYRRT part of a FEMA task force?

I hope no members of this squad are on the forums, I don't know what I would do if I saw any of the things you gents just posted....

IMO, I think that Law Enforcement, and Firefighting, are on two different spectrums... However, they come together when needed, here in the southwest, there are no duplicate services, PD and FD get along... We don't have a Technical Rescue aspect of any of the local PD agencies... However, the State Police oversees Statewide Search and Rescue, But that's it. No competition here. Unless it's the firefighters vs. police officers annual hockey game...

Phoenix, has the most peculiar apparatus. Ladder tenders?

are the rear blue warning lights..... actually blue? or amber? with a blue lens...?

Here, our swat guys are on patrol...... We are lucky here to have a county team and a city team..... all of whom have RMPs and patrol just like traffic officers... as well as our EOD team.

Quick Questioon? How often do you guys train master stream operations? After seeing the pictures and reading about the conditions on scene I am curious as to how often you guys train with those type of devices, we have several places of worship within our first due and in our MA district and I have been considering stepping up the amount of training we do with master streams... If anyone can elaborate.

It's so the operator can see where the bucket is in bad weather or smokey conditions. Cheers!

Every MVA is different... and can be a little more tricky then the eye... I usually respond on all MVA's and if PD says that it's minor I will still continue non-expedited.

http://www.krqe.com/dpp/traffic/northbound-i-25-closed-due-to-accident?ref=scroller&categoryId=10001&status=true Hi all, Responded to this accident this morning. What do you think should be done about Wrong Way drivers on the Highway? How are they stopped on your side of the country?

Over the course of the day, I have been getting details on the accident, 1. PD is investigating whether or not alcohol is involved 2. PD is also saying that the driver may have been responsible for another minor accident miles before 3. PD says that the vehicle was driving in excess of 100 mph for twelve miles 4. Also I believe the EMS unit was driving with 1 EMT because it is Normally a medical transport (non- emergency) also there was no patient so I think they were just moving the rig to a different location http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Woman-dies-in-head-on-collision--I-25-closed

I used to pass one of those crosses everyday on my way to training/school. It's a shame. They might as well remove all the crosses that are on public and govt. property. sheesh.

Pretty Sure that having a Firefighter on duty who is sick with anything, is a liability to patients and other firefighters. Don't let this "Inspector General" Bring you down. Stay safe.

Not another light color dispute... all in all, I have a whelen dash light in the front, I have used their lights for several years... But I would like to have two of those cheap Four light head units in the rear of my car... If I buy them, I will post a review of some sort... PS... MODS: how about a equipment review section?

I really only use my one dash light at night when I am responding at home, it is a whelen, but I am considering buying two of the quad lights and placing them in the rear of my car... they are cheap. great deal...

Wow... What a nice kid...

Holy Mackerel, that is a beautiful place to have a school! I am guessing that it is a multi story semi commercial with halls lining the exterior? How did it start?

Some of my LE friends were talking about this the other day, I remember in High School, Red Bull and Vodka was the concern, Now its a cheaper more efficient way to drink, and get drunk...