Recent content by mine-rescue-emt

In our coverage area, we are allowed to run 15 mph over the posted speed limt when running code 3, providing conditions will allow it. Anything over that, and I've been told there will be serious consequences. (not sure what they are). At all other times, we are to follow the normal traffic laws.

I work at an underground mine 29 miles from the nearest town, and another 25 miles or so from the nearest hospital. We also have an open pit mine on our site, with 2 intermediate-staffed ambulances. As soon as our surface ambulance is dispatched to the underground area, our local air ambulance...

Who's to say that granny won't code on her transport? With the exception of pushing drugs and intubation, is there anything a bls unit can't do for her? They can still put in an OPA/NPA, start CPR and shock. Same goes for the MVA. Does it take a paramedic to put on a c-collar? How about...

In a basement, 2 individuals down. I'm thinking some kind of noxious gas. CO, possibly hydrogen sulfide. could be any number. If the FD is already there, I'd ask them if they had checked for any gases. If the FD is already there, and none of them seem to be experiencing any problems, I...

I have to agree...I live in an area with a large hispanic population. Some speak English very well, some not so well, and some not at all. I have made the effort to learn Spanish (without much success, because I don't have to speak it all the time. When I do try to use it, I have to stop...

I have a subscription to the ceu site on JEMS; www.mywebce.com It's provided to all of our team members at the mine I work. I try to do one of the courses every couple of weeks or so. copy them to a word file, save 'em and print 'em. That way I can read them through at my leisure and I have...

I'm new to this, so I'll try not to step on anyones' toes... There's no such thing as an"ALS" call.... You have to do the ABC'S, assessment, and all the other alphabet letters before you can worry about doing anything else, and that goes for 1st responders, basics, I's, Medics, Nurses, and...

Hi, everyone. I just found this site, and from what I see, looks like it could be both interesting and fun. I'm an emt-i working in Northeastern Nevada on a vol. service, as well as a mine rescue team member (hence the name....) looking forward to some good topics and discussions...