Recent content by nick Joseph

I'm sure EVERYONE has been asked this , so what does everyone say? I usually have some dark humor in it like " you ever have to work on your father and not get a save..." Then there's usually an awkward silence and they walk away, Sorry if this has been asked already

I think it's a little ridiculous to send medics on every single call, and make it seem like all EMT's are incompetent. while I agree you cannot know if it's als or bls in most cases, I do not see how sending a medic to " injuries from a fall " (in my dispatch they tell you if it was high or...

I feel like I spend so much money buying food from fast food chains and such rather then the grocery store and making my own. Do u guys bring food or buy it

Thanks, I was thinking there must have been a thread somewhere lol

Does anyone see this as a problem? I always see people who have them getting dirty looks from patients and even some of their co-workers and I don't understand why ... I don't see it as a problem but what about everyone else ( OBVIOUSLY not talking about tattoos that contain profanity or things...

Carrying that off-duty isn't normal ?

Depends on your area, Personality , and driving record IMO. I went out of EMT school RIGHT in to a job a month later ( the month was the employment process ) If you're personable and your interviewer thinks you are smart enough out of EMT school you may be hired, also if the company you...

Lastnight we went on a call and it was for a guy with backpain. this particular gentlemen fell of of his bed about 2-3 feet but was complaining of severe back and neck pain, So in turn we backboarded him. When we arrived to the hospital the staff was obviously annoyed with our decision.. but he...

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Yeah I take " always on duty " to a whole new level

Yeah I usually sit in my car equipped with scanners and blue lights for my county listening waiting for a call so I can go save the day. Listening and waiting to go backboard someone involved in a wreck and put them in the bed of my truck and drive em to the hospital

I'd get her something not work related to be 100% honest, But then again my world doesn't revolve around EMS and I treat it as a job, But every one is different so if thats what she really is in to , maybe get like a custom made workshirt if those are allowed in your company? or like a sweatshirt ?

Should definitely make one

I carry my portable AED hooked to my duty belt along w shears/OB Kit

Wallet, Phone , Chapstick , Shears , Steth.