Recent content by Chris31

It should also be noted that out of the 10+ hospitals in our area which we transport to, only about 3 are base contact hospitals... So oftentimes, we are not even transporting to the hospital where base contact was made.

Hmm, nice to see someone taking notice!

Keep in mind, the 911 contract is a lucrative venture for private companies. That being said, LA County Fire has a large say in choosing which companies get the contracts when bidding comes around, based on their experiences with each respective provider. These private companies, mine...

So here's my dilemma. I've been a 911 responder with a private ambulance company contracted with LA County Fire for over a year now. I've noticed a pervasive practice by Fire EMT's and Medics alike, which has become more common as call volumes increase. Almost every shift now, I catch a...

The original question was whether it was against the law or not. Obviously it's the owners decision as to what is or is not displayed on his ambulance; but is there any legal statute in LA County?