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Hey Summit...I've still got the rooster I named after you! ;)

Just a small update on this article..The NZ police are seeking more female victims of this ambulance officer (medic), that may not have come forward yet, to do so! A sad day for all EMS workers, no matter what country your work in....There is enough bad press out there already without guys like...

"Thanks Anjel"...quoted from Joy's nursing home! lol

No joke for me back then, it was a pain in the butt too (I guess I'm allowed that word) until I got broadband!

lol....Meursault...I've bet you by four months.... I joined in April 2007! ;)

lol...Trust you, JPINFV.....and the others...nice to know you are still around! :)

This is not something one feels happy about posting...but I think it needs to be shared! See attached link! http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11358079

Hi all! It has been a while since I posted...but apart from the Mods, is there any of you still hanging around from years ago? All the usernames I see are newbies!(Welcome to EMTlife) I hope you are enjoying the ride! As an ex-EMS vollie, I've been spending most of my time writing novels...I'm...

I thought I'd post this as some of you might find it of interest. Article as attached: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11253315 What checks and how often does your station change the batteries in your Defibs?

I haven't posted anything for a while however, I thought this article may be of interest to you all....Cheers Joy Article as attached.... http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/paramedic-s-risky-life-saving-decision-5863943 P.S. Hopefully you can read the attachment!

I finally got to 700 posts and it only took 6 years! :D

Practice,practice,practice. Study,study,study....and believe in yourself!:)

I miss you Anna...how are you? Hugs Joy

Yes..I am still alive for anyone that is interested, or knows me from way back on EMTlife. I've been busy writing novels and getting on with my own life, so I have not been on here much of late. I did finally lose my Mum (Mom) a couple of months ago, although she had a good innings and lived...

News link and photo as attached: http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/8942246/Ambulance-officers-injured-in-Te-Rapa-crash

Well that counts me out......Anyone got a large tow rope to pull New Zealand closer to the States for a few months...lol

I know what you mean, Mmiz...it is very much a case of 'black humour'! I can understand the dispatchers calling in the police first. It is good to see them forward thinking, even though the police were not needed. P.S............. I've find another link with more detail of the story...

I couldn't help wanting to post this news article...although it was not a very nice situation for the patient, it is not something in the normal EMT's daily run or Dispatcher's calls. Story as attached: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/8854898/Woman-mistakes-super-glue-for-medication

The issue of one man crewing and not enough breaks, still a big problem in New Zealand... Article as attached....... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10880172

You are having a really bad week in the USA...Thoughts go out to everyone involved with both shocking incidents!