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Now I have to look it up for my local area, on the grand scale of things something significant such as an earth quake, storm,9/11.

Do they ever call for assistance?

Do you think as EMS providers we receive adequate training to handle MCIs? It seems like major incidents are becoming a pretty thing around the world unfortunatly.. Where do we lack and what can we do to improve services? I would like to see some kind of training where EMS providers both...

Interesting read, I've never heard of crack doing that to a person.

It works. But it's not for lazy or inconsistent people. If you aren't going to take the time to go shopping and cook your food, it's likely not a diet for you. You will also find that you are always hungry. Always pack a lunch. There or many articles on google and you can also try...

You can do it, but you might have to sacrifice your marriage and life :ph34r:

Well, I'm 29 and going back. Luckily, I have no kids or financial constrictions but dont let you hold you back. Good luck to you, I really hope you did your homework :P

thanks for all the post contributions, it has shed some light on the topic. thanks.

I guess it's just a matter of how you communicate the seriousness of the injury to the patient, and how they understand that there's a reason their on a back board, MOA, critical criteria met etc. Then there is option 2. Form 10? :ph34r:

I just feel like that's not enough, you know?

I know that school teaches us the basic with communicating with patients and their families when it comes to death of a loved one or unfortunate events that have caused death, but during these trying and tough times how do you deal with certain situations like the death of a child or someone you...

Yes sir, it's competitive everywhere IMO. Nothing wrong with spicing up the ole CV.

I can't say that i've been on a call where a patient has asked for a resume. Interesting.

Paramedic-Peter Canning- excellent. Kelly Grayson is hilarious, any of his books.

Goodluck. Hopefully you get Jodi as your main instructor. She's awesome.:P:):)