Recent content by Adz

The private service I work for is the primary responder and we don't have bunker gear, fire takes care of anything requiring bunkers.

I've been a paramedic for a 2 years, basic for 1, and I still double check myself. I know people who have been paramedics for 20+ years who still get nervous and double check themselves, its a good thing. That nervousness keeps you from making stupid mistakes, it is a good thing all in all.

I get to be outside, always moving, and there aren't too many dull moments. I hate being bored, and this job pretty much guarantees minimal boredom. It makes you use your brain a lot, and I get to help my community in it's people's times of need.

Don't over think it, NR likes to give 4 "right" answers, and one is slightly better than the rest. That one is usually the answer. Having said that, don't study test taking, look over the material and RELAX for at least 8 hours before the test. NO CRAMMING, that usually just hampers your...

My company has one just like that, it is tiny inside once you pack all of the equipment plus a 200lbs+ patient. I'll keep my box thank you.

My usual carry is a nickel plated Kel Tec Pf9, but depending on the clothing/time of year I carry a Glock 26, or a snub nose Ruger .38 in my boot. Got plenty to choose from, just like these the best for C&C. :rolleyes:

We use our own in house electronic (as far as I know it is in house) Plus we do paper to leave copies in the ED for the RN's and MD's to reference.

I'm lucky enough that my partner has become my mentor. He has 30 years experience in EMS and is widely reguarded as one of the best medics in our company. He also doesn't mind teaching me things when I ask.

Don't know about the pay rates but you would probably have to work nights, part-time, or PRN to go to a community college program and work at the same time.

I do '03 Harley Heritage Classic Soft Tail

Chat anyone?

If the accident is bad enough to need an ICE number we usually won't be wasting time looking for cell phones. Unless they are in the patients pocket and remain there all the way to the hospital, the PD or SO will probably be the ones using them.

I see, have to remember to get my CCP Cert. then. :)

Brown has me beat, diapers are not in my skill set.

House trained? You lucky dog..... I feel like 40 degrees is too cold for the southern United States...