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Yeah, next time you have a brithday, throw a party so we can all crash it.

How many episodes were there total? Perhaps when I get my DVD-RW I can burn episodes onto DVD for people if they want them.

What? No freaking PARTY?

I assume Charlie Moore will be teaching?

You old fart....

How many departments make it protocol that they stretch and CHARGE a handline in the even of a problem during extrication. How about stretched but not charged (show long dioes charging a hand line actually take?). It drives me nuts when we do some extrications and I think to mysell, why is there no handline?

And narcan isn't the only drug in our regimen that can be used with the MAD.....I I just had a funny thought.....imagining a new medic trying to go intranasal with D50.....ah man...that just made my weekend......

Okay... have to ask. What the heck does that mean?

Who knows how we'd respond today. I'm sure we have resources avaiilable to us today that they didn't have in the past (like better turnout gear for one). It would make an interesting table top exercise for an ICS class. Then you can get a better idea from multiple people on how they would approach the situation.

It's a life preserver that someone tossed at you. Think fast before it hits you in the head.

Not entirely sure who you are referring to as I didn't mention names.....but heck, I definatly catch your drift. I would love to see a lot of things change at the various places I work. Now one place I work actually has a decent QA/QI process but I don't often see PCRs back from them except for the occasional one pulled at call audits (thankfully more good than bad lately). Ironically, I see more PCRs kicked back at the agency with seemingly NO QA/QI process. I would love to see us do CPAP and realistically, I can see that comming to our bags long before RSI. And I'd be more than willing to help gather the necessary "ammunition" to make a case for us carrying additional items (I could mention a few drugs that I think should be added to the forumlary). I fear however that all the proof in the world will not sway the beliefs of certain doctors. As i mentioned to a crew member today, there are quite a few docs out there that just plain treat us like crap. Now I go into the ER everyday with a smile on my face and the best attitude possible. I've NEVER ripped int o a nurse or doctor for treating me less than I should be. Yet still it happens. I can say the situation has definatly improved over the years (and I can only hope that my positive demeanor has contributed). But there are still those docs out there that think we are just glorified ambulance drivers and would probably be HAPPY to see us bounced back to the days of loading patients and running. I could definatly mention names, but it would be inappropriate and unprofessional. I can only HOPE that one day we can sway these negative minds to see that we DO make a difference, and that we DO save lives. YES, there ARE the doctors that see what we do and realize that we are good people and we try our best. I just wish there were more of them.

The law wouldn't restrict blue lights to only police officers. It would just make official the use of blue lights on police cruisers. Many departments have blue lights on thier car already, just not in accordance with V&T law. With the proposed ammendment, it would make it legal. Who wants to take bets on wether it gets opposed by the volunteer firefighter's association? Anyone?

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/Stories/0,...2294737,00.html Is it just me or does this seem overly frugal? Cutting three paramedic spots to save a measly $144,000/year? Give me a break. ](*,)

Anyone know anything about when and where it is this year? The summer is in full swing and I'd be interested in actually going this year.

I think you already have confirmed it. Who better to ask than the Parks Department which spearheads the grounds? It's unfortunate that the med center has been having so much financial trouble in recent years. I'd rather see them get back on thier feet and have us skip a year, than for the med center to sink deeper into debt. Can you imagine having to drive to the Bronx everytime you have a Level I trauma?

Sad to hear he passed. I hope the sign is a playful homage to a good member and not meant to insult or humiliate.

mikerabbit: you can get special paper that will help prevent fading and sun damage. As for rain, well that can destroy just about any print.

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Actually, I believe the main reason they did not get the enhanced suspension is because tit would have voided the warranty on the chassis. Correct me if I'm wrong, but thats what I have been told by the Chiefs up there.

Anyone wanna buy a duck?

Err....I'm not even firefighter trained, but shouldn't those engines at least be tapped into the hydrants?

Yeah, accidents are just that, accidents. I'm sure she would have felt worse if someone was hurt, so in a way she lucked out.

WREMSCO picked up RSI. You don't see that everywhere now do you?

But can you bill for it? If you can convince the higher ups at certain agencies that you can recoup your costs by billing for use of the CPAP then you might stand a chance. But then you go back to our original problem, getting it past your medical director. (Good luck)

Oh yeah. And cost. Most directors would balk at the startup cost of placing multiple CPAP units into service in thier system, and balk even more at the idea of having to retrofit ambulances with a second onboard. I would bet that you could get by with only one, but still, how much does each unit cost? Multiply that by an average of 4-5 medic units per agency, and your talking quite a bit of startup capitol.