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I was just wondering of your agency uses any type of video laryngoscopy. We just put the Glidescope Ranger on our trucks a few weeks ago and is has mixed reviews. I used it for the first time last week and I am on the fence. Thanks for your time.

Where are you relocating to? Just curious. Brady put out a study guide a number of years ago that was as close as I have seen to the Mass test. It will matter when you take the test. From what I understand they are in the process of changing the exam. Good luck on the test. FYI, I was told it...

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Everyone has their own opinion but I love it. I have been there since 2002. Shoot me a pm if you need some info.

Yes, I have.

Patriot Ambulance runs an EMT program as well. The class runs 2x year.

There are quite a few CC based medic courses in MA. North Shore CC has one as well as MassBay and Quinsig. I would second what everyone else has said about college based programs. I would stay away from out of state schools with a few exceptions. A lot of times Mass makes it difficult to gain...

In MA, you can go to medic school as a basic. There are very few intermediates in MA especially east of Worcester. I am not sure about Center for Medics, but I think it is run by Pro EMS. I am sure someone will chime in with an answer to that one. I have very bias opinions on some schools so I...

Where do you plan on taking the course? In MA, statewide protocols and in certain circumstances, regions and special project waivers, govern what you can administer as an EMT. There are 3 medications that EMT's can administer in MA. There are only 3 levels in MA as well. Basic, intermediate and...

Captain at my full time job Field Supervisor at my part time job

I have never been vaccinated for it. I actually had it when I was 5.

50% Irish, 25% Italian and 25% English. I believe my mother's family was from Galway.

It is becasue of the vanity plates in Mass. All of the specialty plates have 2 letters to signify which plate they are. For example, RS ### is a Red Sox plate, VT### is a veteran plate, BS ### is a bronze star plate, etc, etc.

2mg IM. If that doesn't do it I will start a line and give 2mg more.

Not good for AMR. Hopefully the NLRB will hammer the managment for that.