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Buffing = Scanning PD/EMS radio and trying to get on scene before 911 ambulance does
NYC EMS guys who buff at volunteer ambulances: I desperately need help on how to buff better. Sure I get tips from guys at the volly but I want to know everything I can about buffing to increase my chances. I am frustrated at not getting calls on some of my volly tours. Here are some of what I picked up. Anyone else that can add to this please do so.
Please, this is not a place to debate about if buffing is the right thing to do or not. Bottom line, most vollys in NYC buff. Period. If you wanna have a debate about it please visit my other thread "Buffing @ Private NYC Ambulances"
1. Never buff house jobs. Wait for PD/EMS to arrive and offer assistance if they need it. Or roll by to see if anyone flags you down
2. Learn PD radio 10-codes. 53s and 54s are great. Are the "calls for help" any good?
3. EMS dispatch is a ***** because of the intersections, has a high failure rate, unless its a street job.
4. PD dispatch is awesome since they give exact addresses
5. Respond with Lights and sirens for a job 5-10 minutes away. Anything more than that you prob won't get there in time.
6. Radios that dual channel monitor are great. I monitor both PD & EMS at the same time. I swear by the BaoFeng UV5R ($27 amazon)
7. Even if EMS is on scene I ask if they need help with anything, in case they have multiple patients, etc.
NYC EMS guys who buff at volunteer ambulances: I desperately need help on how to buff better. Sure I get tips from guys at the volly but I want to know everything I can about buffing to increase my chances. I am frustrated at not getting calls on some of my volly tours. Here are some of what I picked up. Anyone else that can add to this please do so.
Please, this is not a place to debate about if buffing is the right thing to do or not. Bottom line, most vollys in NYC buff. Period. If you wanna have a debate about it please visit my other thread "Buffing @ Private NYC Ambulances"
1. Never buff house jobs. Wait for PD/EMS to arrive and offer assistance if they need it. Or roll by to see if anyone flags you down
2. Learn PD radio 10-codes. 53s and 54s are great. Are the "calls for help" any good?
3. EMS dispatch is a ***** because of the intersections, has a high failure rate, unless its a street job.
4. PD dispatch is awesome since they give exact addresses
5. Respond with Lights and sirens for a job 5-10 minutes away. Anything more than that you prob won't get there in time.
6. Radios that dual channel monitor are great. I monitor both PD & EMS at the same time. I swear by the BaoFeng UV5R ($27 amazon)
7. Even if EMS is on scene I ask if they need help with anything, in case they have multiple patients, etc.