Recent content by ffemt8978

Makes me wonder who they actually spoke too, and what was actually said.

I know, right? It's only been 24 years since the last time

Finally...the Mariners won the AL West.

Possibly but he hasn't provided any details other than what he wants to stock in his bag, and even those leave open some questions. Who carries a box of gloves in any kit?

Even I have some standards. :p

My first VFD was a non-transporting first response with the old Johnny and Roy squad truck. The department issued jump bags to the EMTs under the premise we'd stop and use them if we had to drive by the scene to get to the station. We had a contract with a private ambulance company at the...

Like I said, you can ask what you want. What you can't do is dictate the answers you receive. You've been given advice by people who have been in EMS longer than you've been alive. What you do with that advice is your choice.

You don't get to determine the answers you get. You may know what you're talking about, but your missing an even more important point...you don't know what you don't know yet. Class will help with that somewhat, but experience is an even better teacher. Here's a small example of what you...

Okay, I've got some questions: How much area does your agency cover and how many people are in it? What is the average response time to get an ambulance on scene? I know you haven't taken the class yet, but this question is for when you do: exactly what are you hoping to accomplish with that...

I said their recommendation, not get a bag from them. I strongly recommend you follow @DrParasite 's advice and wait until you complete EMT class. Then you'll have a better understanding of what equipment you actually need and how to use it.

Then ask your department what they recommend and use that because it's technically still their equipment and responsibility.

Does your volunteer department actually let you carry oxygen in a personal jump bag?

Never seen it and don't have it ripped.

RIP Robert Redford. Today's movie marathon will be Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, The Sting and Sneakers.

It took me 24 years to find out this happened. Apparently it broke a 600 year old tradition on the order of the queen.