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    working as an EMT in a skirt

    I know where youre coming from I was raised in a religion with similar beliefs when I was young, they were so bad these women even wore skirts swimming. I never had those beliefs myself however. I hate to say it but I think wearing a skirt as an EMT is BAD BAD BAD idea. Not only will patients be...
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    Arming EMT's and Paramedics

    No way in hell, there are a plethora of police officers out there who cant even handle a gun properly, or use good judgement when to use it and they have had extensive training. If you really feel the need to protect yourself carry a can of pepper spray and or some kubatons in your cargo pocket.
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    Ambulance companies facing weighty problem

    I was forced to resign from my last job for that exact reason, even with me using correct lifting procedures I ruptured a disk.
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    lee county emt-b jobs

    Fort myers is my home town and all I can say is good luck. The competition for Lee County EMS is outrageously high since they are probably one of the highest paid ems departments in the country also last I knew they were on a hiring freeze for awhile, and unless things have changed Lee County...
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    Anybody work As an emt not on an ambulance?

    I work at a drag strip, easy work, get paid to watch races and pretty much just hand out band aids.
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    New Medic from Wisconsin

    Welcome from a fellow WI EMT.
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    Osama Bin Laden, is Osama ben better now

    In other news: Chuck Norris has returned from his recent trip to Pakistan.
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    Poses as first responder and treats patient

    I have the unfortunate opportunity to work with one of these whackos at a combination volunteer/paid dept, the guy wears emt pants everyday along with his shears clearly visible in his shear pocket on the pants, he also wears huge "ems" boots as he calls them which look more like paratrooper...
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    Where you taught when you can exceed the legal limits to your practice?

    Do them everyday here, part of the standard vital signs for us.
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    I want it ALL...certified in every state that is!

    Im guessing hes a kid fresh out of high school.
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    final exam for emt b

    Dont over think the questions, answer them with only the information provided.
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    I want it ALL...certified in every state that is!

    You need to chill out youre not going to find a crazy adventurous job, depending on the area you live in youll be lucky if you can land a gig giving grandma a ride to her dialysis appointment. If you really wanna work in any state just keep up your NREMT and if you move to another state THEN...
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    Spice and Bath Salts

    Im not sure about the bath salts but I wouldnt worry too much about the synthetic cannabis, people who consume cannabis even in large amounts at a time very rarely have any serious immediate life threatening effects, I would be more worried about alcohol poisoning than someone overdosing on...
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    Bullet Proof Vest!

    As I said at best we keep them alive long enough for the doctors to do the actual save. For example if someone is bleeding out sure we can control the bleeding and keep them alive to get to the hospital, but it is the surgeons who are going to be the ones who actually correct the problem and...
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    Bullet Proof Vest!

    Sorry to break the news to you but if you want to save lives you should of become a doctor, at best we keep them alive long enough to reach the hospital but it is the doctors who do the actual saves.
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    Firefighter loses job over nude photos

    Its not an issue if you have your privacy settings set so only friends are able to see the information on your profile, Your employer can search all they want but when they go to your social network page all they will be able to see is a page telling them only your friends can view the...
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    Has anybody seen the new Burger King commercial?

    Incorrect, some wendys do breakfast but not all. There is one around here that does but the rest dont.
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    Best place in the states to find an EMT-B job?

    In Milwaukee, WI they are always hiring for basics. Pay is in the 10.50ish an hour range and you can usually work all the overtime you want.
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    The Chicago Connection

    Kenosha, WI here
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    Trauma or Medical

    Glucometer is a basic skill here :P
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