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Indeed I do, and I made the same observation at the station, however I was informed that I was rocking the boat as a newbie. Nobody ever writes it or says that, it just says that on the shelf where they are on the rig. One of those bad habits I have picked up I suppose.

On duty: I have my own ears with me, I use the bright pink shears on the ambulance, the penlight in the ambulance jump bag, and the Ford key makes a nifty oxygen key in a pinch. I do however have a bunch of pens because I tend to leave them wherever I go. Off duty: I have a cell phone. I...

They are operating on a waiver from the State of Indiana at the moment. Indiana requires all paramedic programs to be either accredited by CAAHEP or be in the process of being accredited with a waiver from the EMS commission. I have known a few people who attempted the program, none that have...

In Indiana we are still allowed to use any non-visualized airways (Combi-Tube, King, LMA, etc.). I know the the commission is considering using the national standard for basics, however to the best of my knowledge it is just a consideration. All of my services basic trucks carry them. I also...

Hey guys. I am an EMT / paramedic student with little to no life outside EMS. I have been an EMT for about a year, been in medic school for 3 months (9 to go). I have no life outside of EMS, but I enjoy it. I currently work on a critical care transport car in the Chicago suburban area. I...