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There is a huge difference in the type of program you take. I am in CT and I started as an EMT a few years ago. I then took an EMT-I class which taught to either the EMT-I 85 LEVEL OR THE EMT-I 99 level depending on which level you wanted to achieve. Assessment is a large component of ALS skills. Narcan in certain individuals can be deadly. I feel that if you are going to be administering pre-hospital medications to individuals, you should be trained to the highest levels. I understand that some volunteer services in a lot of rural areas cannot afford that. If people want EMS to be taken seriously, then levels of acceptable responsibility should be taken.

This is a blog by one of the Emergency Medicine Docs at Bridgeport Hospital. Its well written and there are some pretty interesting topics that are talked about. take a look http://millhillavecommand.blogspot.com/

Im still wondering about what was meant about restraint prn's being illegal. At my service, we do quite a few psych transfers in which a restraint prn is given from hospitals in CT to facilities in NY. In such cases, the pt is automatically restrained before leaving that facility, where the man power and means are available to do so safely. Those pt's are always also PEC'd. I dont know how many people on this forum have ever tried to restrain a psych pt who is trying jump out the back of their ambulance at 55+ mph, but I assure you it is no cake walk. It is a safer idea for us to take the word of the MD and just restrain the pt initially, but only if they are involuntary and it is in the best interest of the pt's safety, and most importantly yours. And on a side note, a properly tied cravat is one hell of a good restraint, just know what you are doing first.

It is the same test as the CDL test, both written and practical. There arent any restrictions on it though, i.e, BAC level.

In regards to someones question about tasers and cardiac arrest. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/14/business/14taser.html

There are too many variables not to take the proper precautions. It does not take a lot of effort to put on SCBA. http://statter911.com/2010/04/26/must-see-video-firefighter-takes-blast-in-face-during-van-fire-the-story-from-evansville-indiana/

MVA with traumatic arrest and two trauma alerts. I heard the car was going Eastbound in the Westbound lane prior to collision (unconfirmed).

"Scene safety crap"? Scene safety and some situational awareness will save not only your life but the lives of your co-workers and the public. The paramedic in this circumstance undoubtedly made the right choice. He also has training and experience to help him weigh the pros and cons of a situation, and recognize "scene safety" issues.

If that is the case then you are all good (supposing you pass all the tests). In the future I would not suggest publishing all or some of your faults on an open forum. But maybe I am just a little too paranoid or thorough? Good luck.

As someone who sees things in only "black and white", I agree.

Employers dont like to hear about how things "werent your fault". Whether it was or wasnt does not matter. Just accept responsibility for your mistakes and if it works out then great, if not then just keep your nose clean from now on and keep on trying.

Access does not have any 911 contracts; In the past that may have been a different story. Along with the never ending transfers, they share M/A for Trumbull with AMR Bridgeport and provide medic intercepts for Easton. Its a starting point, and the pay is good. Bridgeport AMR has the 911 contract for the city and the pay there is very good, i believe pushing 20.00 dollars for grade A EMT-b's. I hear they will be hiring in May. AMR New Haven's pay is considerably less.

Nelson bought it from SEMS in 2007 I believe. Some time after that, the base was moved to the Shippan section of Stamford.

Access is owned by Nelson Ambulance. They do mainly non-emergency and CCT transports.