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I started working out about 2 months ago. Just this past week I got hired as an EMT at a non-emergency transport service. I weight about 135lbs and have not had any major issues lifting 250lb+ patients on any given day. However, I am afraid that if I work out on day #1, then I will be too...

BLS dispatched for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival find a 2 car MVA. One vehicle on its side, with all passengers out and about walking around talking and crying to PD. Second vehicle ejected passenger with another BLS unit doing CPR. ALS unit on the way. I find my patient alert...

EMS systems vary dramatically from one part of the world to the other. Some variations are 911 and transport, 1 Basic+1 Medic = ALS ambulance, 2 EMT=BLS ambulance, 2 medics=ALS ambulance OR medic fly car. Some people have bases that they can go to during their downtime, others require...

Occasionally for me I come across a scenario were I question a patients ability to sign a Refusal of Medical Aid/Assistance form. Sure, it's no question that minors without parents can't sign for themselves and require transport. However, what if an adult friend of theirs wishes to sign for...

Hey all, first post here. I've been a jolly-volly EMT for a year or so now in an organization which is as professional as I would imagine a volunteer organization gets (proper uniforms, 12 hour shifts w/ ~10 calls a night, correct documentation, etc.), however one primary problem I've noticed...