Recent content by Tikkamike

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    Backboards are gone!

    I can agree with that I guess.. not totally sold because old habbits die hard but I would like to read up on more studies about this. do you know of any that are worth looking up?
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    Backboards are gone!

    Ok I am an Intermediate on a private service in a small town. in fact we cover a couple small towns. our call volume is pretty low. I know this has probably been hashed over a million times on here but I am a non believer in doing away with the backboard. Before you tar and feather me I will...
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    Which Ems pants??

    I am looking for a pair of ems pants that will hold some gear and hold up to lots of use and provide an unrestricted full range of movement. I'm a big guy. 6'3" 300 lbs and my problem is a lot of pants seem to have a low hanging crotch which restricts leg movement. What do you guys recommend?
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    Passed My EMT course

    I have posted on here once or twice when i was taking my EMT class. Last night were Finals and I made it. So now I can officially start having some fun. I have been driving for the local ambulance service for a while and love it. The emergency response thing is right up my alley. I hope to move...
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    just about done with my Basic

    I am new here and to EMS. I have been on My local Search and Rescue squad for a few years, the local Fire Department for a year or so and I am a driver for the local (privatley owned) ambulance service. I am taking my EMT Basic course and am a month from being done. I have a 94% average so far...
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