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Tried searching and didn't find anything similar. "What's the worst thing you've ever seen?" The point of this thread is not to ask this question, but rather to hear your responses to it. I don't particularly like being asked this question. It makes me feel uncomfortable. It brings to...

So I am curious to hear what others have to say about this topic regarding scents on calls, and how to avoid losing your lunch over them. I have heard of people putting a little bit of Vicks under their nose, or chewing mints/gum. Anyone think they have the ultimate solution to avoiding...

So, it's been a little under a year since my EMT class, and I just got a job at a small town EMS service. I'm worried, however, because I feel like I have forgotten things since last summer when I took the class. I tried to keep up and maintain my knowledge, but life gets busy, and you know...

The title basically explains it all... I am writing a paper about Paramedics for a class, specifically looking at burnout within the position, as well as factors that may contribute to it. I also am hitting the point that paramedics are under paid and under appreciated for what they do every...

Yup... a city bus is now an ambulance. pretty cool. http://www.wellsphere.com/healthcare-industry-policy-article/this-bus-is-an-ambulance/672459 EDIT: just realized I should have put this in "Ambulances and Equipment" and since I cant figure out how to delete it, im sure a mod will take...

Sorry folks... a little bit of a rant. Last night I was at a local restaurant pretty late (a pizza place) and while eating with a friend of mine, I noticed a man passed out and vomiting: Let me put things into perspective: This is in downtown Iowa City after midnight (huge party school) The...

Yesterday during my ride time we were dispatched to a 52 year old male, unresponsive and CPR in progress at a local psychiatrists office. He was in the middle of a mental health eval when he collapsed... Turns out hes an alcoholic. He drinks a fifth of vodka daily and was quite inebriated...

Hey all, Im going to be doing a ride along with West Des Moines EMS (yes i live in iowa) and i have this question: When I signed up to do the ride along, the lady told me to either wear khakies (sp?) or EMS pants. I do not own a pair of khakis currently but i DO have some new 5.11 EMS...

So I have been searching the forum and didnt find what I was looking for... did your service/company get a new ambulance recently? (last 2-4 years or newer) If so, lets see a pic! Inside, outside, whatever floats your boat. Just interested in seeing how they are different city to city, state...

Hey all, I am looking at eventually buying EMS pants and boots, etc along with some other gear. What is the best website for clothing? Best for equipment? (like shears, etc) I was recommend 5.11 tactical but just getting some second opinions. I want something fairly cheap, yet still...

Didnt find my answer searching the forums so here goes: This is my first post I will be taking an EMT Basic course next summer, and just had a few questions: What exactly is the process of teaching emergency medicine in the class? I have read many different website talking about the...