Recent content by K9kazoo

Looking for information based on European EMS... Need to know what standards, guidelines, acts, etc... that are/were used to come up with the current duty uniform. Looking for specifics on why certain colors were chosen, types of materials, etc... Example in Canada some departments may use NFPA...

In a perfect world... we'd add units... but it's not an option... no funding from the powers that be. For the most part in my experience... these pts generally do not need transport. Having TEMS training, military experience... a little soap and a lot of H2O generally "cures" these pts...

Thanks for the quick responses... part of our program allows us use of the Univ. of Manitoba libraries... I'm curious to see what others are doing around N. America and their protocols. Thanks, B

I’m looking for some data for a research paper I’m doing for my Advanced Care Paramedic course. I’m looking for protocols, operating procedures/guidelines, etc... on OC/pepper spray calls for service. We’ve seen a huge spike with the gang bangers in our fine city using pepper spray against...

Yup... along with auto theft, violent crimes, weapons, arsons, and of course Slurpees! "One Great City" slogan for our city... they're currently looking for a new one ;) B.

~90,000 with 21 peak load Medic units providing BLS & ALS to roughly 700,000 citizens. B.

Yeah I don't envy a FF wearing a vest... especially in some of the climates out there... as a Medic I think it's a now brainer. IMHO B.

Any idea what type of weapon was used? Any idea where the FF?Medic was struck? If it was a long gun... a vest is pointless unless your wearing NIJ LvIII with ceramic plates... I will continue to wear mine whenever I leave the station... weather it's a call or to the local Timmy's for...

I think you'd agree our two countries/departments have different laws/policies in the way we'd handle things... B.

Just crying... refusing assessment... non-compliant... may have been drinking??? ='s a trip to the ER in my mind... better safe than sorry and alway CYA (cover your 6)... or close your eyes and think of the next answer at the inquest :sad: firefighter85... where ya from... what local...

"Heavens to Besty... the Paramedics need bullet proof vests or flak jackets... just how safe is this City?" I can hear the tourists now... B.

Armchair quarterbacking.... Did the local PD call EMS just for an assessment or did family call? What was the original dispatch info? Was this pt hemodynamically stable? v/s taken? Normal range? A/0x4... person, place, time, events? No evidence of drugs/ETOH? Pt a risk to self or...

Thanks y'all! B.