Recent content by blukaman

So I understand why burns to the face and neck are considered critical, but why to the hands and groin? Can't find an answer anywhere. Forgive me if this has already been asked and answered. ..

I'm applying for a job in Denver and they say I need ICS 100 and 200 training. Here's my question: Which one do I do? http://emilms.fema.gov/IS100b/index.htm http://emilms.fema.gov/IS100hcb/index.htm I know one says for Healthcare/Hospitals but how are they different? If anyone can...

Anybody know of any in depth books, websites or computer programs that encompass all AMLS, ATLS, ACLS, PALS, ect in one? Maybe it's wishful thinking, but it would be nice if Brady or some other major EMS education company had this for quick and easy research and references. Also, I'm...

Well here in Ft Collins the cops are on the mark. We've got 4 different PD's in town, so i guess coverage isn't really a problem. For example, at my restaurant job my boss accidentally hit the panic button. Less than 3 minutes later 6 cops surrounded the building with guns drawn. That was...

Thats crap. Eat with your radio on, it's that simple. If a call comes in suck it up and go take care of business. Do cops ignore calls when they're taking a break? Not the ones here anyway.

So on a lot of job applications they ask you about your certifications/licenses. Usually there's also a box allowing you to select which state you're certified/licensed in. What are you supposed to put for the National Registry? I went to school and am licensed in Colorado, but I drove to...

Anybody know of any job openings for an EMT-B around Fort Collins? I'm willing to commute to Denver if necessary. If anyone knows of any please let me know. I've been searching all over and nothing's coming up. There's gotta be something out there!

So here's the problem. At 18 I got arrested for a DWAI related to marijuana. I got four charges: Possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving while ability impaired, and driving a defective vehicle. This was almost 4 years ago now. I've changed a lot since then (mainly the...

Thanks! I've got a number starting with a B right under my name. Woohoo I'm official! Good luck to all of you who still need to take your test. It's not as bad as you think. Just know your stuff and remember the order of operations. You'll be fine

Do i have to do the practical exam still? I asked the people at the testing center and they had no idea what I was talking about. and on NREMT.org it says i'm "Currently registered with the NREMT". Does this mean I dont have to do practicals?

One of my instructors ran into me at my work a few weeks ago and told me that it all depends on how good your instructors were for your EMT course. He said that the ones I had had very high standards compared to a lot of other programs in the state. According to him, the school I went to had...

hey mine is too! i'm going to scottsbluff, NE to take it.. all the places in colorado are booked for the next few weeks.

I thought the ANG was deployed much less frequently than regular AF. I know in principal they're not supposed to be deployed outside of the US at all, but I thought they were less than regular forces.. I figured it was a weekend a month, deployed only in emergencies. Am I being naive in...

I'm 20 years old, about to get my EMT certification for Colorado. My ultimate goal is to become a paramedic. Here's my question: Would the Air National Guard be a good option to work as an EMT while pursuing my goal? I'm torn and I can't seem to get a straight answer from anyone. I know this...