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  1. DanTheBassistMan

    Treatment for shin splints from lifting?

    Recently in my EMT-B certification, we have been learning correct lifting and moving of patients and equipment. I am catching on pretty well, but I've noticed I have some minor soreness on the anterior side of my tibia, slightly below my knee cap. I am flat-footed, which I know is a common...
  2. DanTheBassistMan

    Favorite Knife/Knives

    I want to start this off by saying this is not one of the "best EMS knife" threads. I'm just beginning as an EMT student, but I already know that blades are rarely used for rescue/emergencies in the EMS field. I however am a big knife nut. I always carry a blade or 2 on me, and my knife...
  3. DanTheBassistMan

    EMT-B course begins Tuesday

    Finally, I only have a few more days until I begin my EMT course. I am extremely excited to be preparing for a career in EMS. I am taking my course at McLaren EMS Education in Flint, MI. The one thing I'm concerned about is that me and a few other students have not been able to get our books...
  4. DanTheBassistMan

    Going to be starting EMT-B Certification this Fall

    Hello, I am new to this forum, and not sure if I'm even supposed to be here since I'm not already an EMT. Anyways, I am starting EMT-B certification classes this fall. I've had a strong interest in emergency work, and would like to make a career out of it. I'm 19 and married with a baby, so I...
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