http://www.emtlife.com EMTLife.com is the number one online discussion forum for ems professionals. Great discussion related to MFR, BLS, and ALS topics en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.emtlife.com/styles/images_pb/misc/rss.jpg http://www.emtlife.com http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15838&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:28 GMT We are looking at buying two new rigs for the county, however, we are stumped on which ones to get. Ford is offering now the V10 gas engine for... We are looking at buying two new rigs for the county, however, we are stumped on which ones to get. Ford is offering now the V10 gas engine for their ambulances versus the diesel which dissappoints me because I dont believe that a gas engine would be a good idea for an ambulance especially for the amount of idle time that you have. We currently run all Medtec type III ford desiel rigs. We also have looked at GMC chassis and have thought about that for a new ambulance.

My question to you guys is if you have a GMC chassis rig or something that you guys prefer or really like let me know. We are not really a transfer style service so we are not looking into any of the van type ambulances. Need suggestions because noone can decide on what rig to get because of the lack of knowledge of dependability as far as GMC goes or Ford gas engines for ambulances goes.

Please give me your input!! Thanks guys!! ]]> Ambulances and Equipment HCEMS http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15838 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15837&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:54:01 GMT Can anybody tell me a little bit about the McCormick pre-employment testing for EMT? How hard are the questions and how many? What is the mapping... Can anybody tell me a little bit about the McCormick pre-employment testing for EMT?

How hard are the questions and how many?
What is the mapping test and how hard is it? Is there any practice tests?
What is the essay about?

Thanks a lot in advance. I really appreciate any help. ]]> EMS Talk EMS25 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15837 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15836&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:51 GMT Hey guys a wannab here, I'm pretty keen an have my heart set on becoming a paramedic in South Africa rite. I volly on an off with a small company an the issue has arised a few times now.

I am worried a bout personal safety, mainly contracting hiv/aids or any of the hepatitis's. Since SA is leading the race to the most hiv/aids infected country i think. Scares me.

Yes i know education and been careful out their are good things to have and do but accidentally sticking your self is all ways an issue that can an might happen.

Having that been said any suggestions or advice on minimizing these risks. Or getting over this issue? ]]> EMS Talk Medic http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15836 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15835&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:16 GMT Ok, the department has cut the check and I am on the roster!! Now I just need to study the RIGHT text book and get started. Very excited. Also... Ok, the department has cut the check and I am on the roster!!

Now I just need to study the RIGHT text book and get started. Very excited. Also excited that the hospital I work at had a "scrub" sale / fund raiser today and I was able to actually get something of use to me... a new BP cuff, stethoscope and watch!

I am ready to go! Just a handful of things to strap to my 5.11 pants, and a couple grand worth of lights on my truck and I will be a GOD. (hehe... sorry... last sentence was a joke....) :P ]]> Education and Training mcdonl http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15835 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15833&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:13 GMT I'm curious about this patch. Does the yellow/black patch mean anything specific in WA? I've noticed blue/white seems to be the standard color.

]]> EMS Talk bunkie http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15833 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15832&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:20:53 GMT Is there anybody here who are AF Paramedics (Pararescue) or Firefighters or have participated in either in the past? I read somewhere else that with... Is there anybody here who are AF Paramedics (Pararescue) or Firefighters or have participated in either in the past? I read somewhere else that with both jobs you become an EMT-B (FF) and your automatically registered in the NREMT or something of that nature. Just curious if anyone has any info with it or something.

Thanks ]]> Military/Tactical/Wilderness EMS Nick647 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15832 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15831&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:20 GMT I have looked back and searched other threads about interviews, but I still would like a little more assistant if possible??? ;) This is my first... I have looked back and searched other threads about interviews, but I still would like a little more assistant if possible??? ;)
This is my first interview for a Emt-b postion. I work in our local hospital in the Nursery, an interviewed last around 3 yrs ago. My last jobs I was hired on the spot (nursing homes). So mainly only 1 interview to look back on.
Since this will be my first interview for EMS, what can I expect? It is a SMALL city ambulance dist., so I'm not quite sure if they will go all out; but then again I definately want to be prepared.
Any suggestions would be LOVELY!!!!...........
Please, an Thank you in advance!!!
Crystal ]]> EMS Talk CountryEMT-bGurl http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15831 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15830&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:20:28 GMT so recently I had been volunteer at a place to help taking bp for elderly. And I have some questions regarding about the systolic and diastolic. ... so recently I had been volunteer at a place to help taking bp for elderly. And I have some questions regarding about the systolic and diastolic.

I know the normal range for systolic is 90-120, and diastolic is 60-80. But I encounter some elderly that has 148/72. So are they still consider having high bp even though the diastolic is still within the normal range? ]]> BLS Discussion LeoLi4 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15830 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15829&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:12:10 GMT OK so obviously I'm new and I'm sorry if this is dumb but i thought id throw this question off to the people on here im currently taking intro to EMS and are final project is to write a paper on a different EMS system and I got Las vegas so I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on where to get the best info online or offline i already have a copy of the protocols for there and Im gonna compare them to Burnsville, MN where I live but any help on more info would be great thank you ]]> EMS Talk Jshoop14 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15829 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15827&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:36 GMT Question Is there a liability insurance I can get for EMT work (sports events-horse shows) I was told you can get a personal liability policy but... Question
Is there a liability insurance I can get for EMT work (sports events-horse shows) I was told you can get a personal liability policy but where do I get it? ]]> EMS Talk boblane http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15827 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15826&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:36:22 GMT To be blunt, is the Combi Carrier II crap, or is it worth the purchase? Budgeting and purchases are coming up, and this is an item I need to... To be blunt, is the Combi Carrier II crap, or is it worth the purchase?

Budgeting and purchases are coming up, and this is an item I need to review. It received an IDEA/Businessweek design award, but I was told by a person that was told by another person that it doesn't hold even 250lbs reasonably well.

If anyone has any input, I would appreciate it.

Thank you. ]]> Ambulances and Equipment Hal9000 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15826 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15825&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:35:16 GMT Could I get a few of you to look at the links below, and tell me what you think? This is the school I am planning on attending, but it looks like... Could I get a few of you to look at the links below, and tell me what you think?

This is the school I am planning on attending, but it looks like the EMT-B and Paramedic courses are the same, with one real odd difference. The EMT-B course has two additional classes.

EMT-B
http://www.mchs.edu/pdf/quick_guides/ASEMS.pdf

Paramedic
http://www.mchs.edu/pdf/quick_guides/Paramedic.pdf

If you look at the EMT-B (EMS as they call it) Only HS/GED is required. Looking at the paramedic they require EMT-B cert.

This is a great area nursing school. I would prefer to go here as it's a full time course load. Our community college is only half time. What I think I will do is take EMT-B, EMT-I and Bio, Gross anatomy etc. etc. then go to this school for the accelerated paramedic.

The other thing I think I will do is visit both schools tomorrow and get some clarification. :)

Thanks in advance
BJ ]]> Education and Training ihalterman http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15825 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15824&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:09:56 GMT Did anybody go through the Priority One hiring process? I checked the web page and it seems that it takes a lot of steps to get hired. But I really... Did anybody go through the Priority One hiring process?
I checked the web page and it seems that it takes a lot of steps to get hired.
But I really like what I read about this company. Seems like a good place to work.:)

Also does anybody know how much they pay is for EMT. I read they only pay 14 hours out of 24.

I would appreciate any input.

Thanks. ]]> EMS Talk EMS12 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15824 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15823&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:52:19 GMT Does anyone have a copy they would sell? I am just trying to save some cash. Does anyone have a copy they would sell? I am just trying to save some cash. ]]> Wanted! mcdonl http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15823 http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15822&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:32:08 GMT I have not seen Rid's input on anything in along time. ]]> EMS Talk Lifeguards For Life http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=15822