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    Fire Als transport vs other..

    I heard of some private ambulance companies making you be at there local station while on call for around $2.00 per hours then you get paid per each call... This like this sound creepy and I don't see fire departments doing this type of stuff . I hear of 3rd party government ems programs and...
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    Fire Als transport vs other..

    I respect everyone's opinion and I am on here to listen and learn... I'm a newbie ...
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    Fire Als transport vs other..

    My first experience was from the Seattle area and after seeing how they run things, and the quality of medics that they demand I'm all for places following the way the set it up.
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    Fire Als transport vs other..

    I personally believe that all 911 calls should be responded only by government agencies. 911 is a government system also it's tax based again we don't have private police officer show up when you call 911 or private fire departments to your residence so I don't see why we should have private...
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    Fire Als transport vs other..

    Sorry if this has been posted its hard to search on my phone for prior topics. I hear many county medics and private agencies not agreeing with the idea that the fire depts has Als transport like in Washigton state and many areas in the northwest. We also know that king county medic one is...
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    Fast track Paramedic school?

    Guardian college in Boise,ID has a 4-5 month program .
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    Fast track Paramedic school?

    I finished fast track medic school and I am currently in my internship . I have met and talked to many "long course" paramedic students and I feel I am on track with them when it comes to knowledge, etc .. I see benefits to both. Just like anything the more you put into it the more you...
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    EMT Oath- My problem

    Never heard of it.....
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    Tips for a Noob Army 11C?

    He can't pass his ch 33 to anyone since he isn't in any more. Transfer of benefits only can happen while active duty and it requires you to have served 6 years an then reenlist 4 more years to complete 10 years. ... But yea use your ch 33 !!
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    Employment with marijuana on background

    you smoked weed 3 years ago.. who cares... not a big deal! most police agencies have a 2-3 years limit on weed. you should be fine on that aspect. More hippies trying to justify why they " need" weed! Im a combat Veteran(OEF) Disabled vet. i dont" need " weed to help me Man the...
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    Any, er, UNIQUE military call signs or "handles" you have accrued?

    "GURU" I was always a know it all type of guy...
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    Anxiety/Depression

    So it seems being messed up is the norm in EMS. You'll fit right in lol...jk
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    Post the # your test stopped at, and if you Passed/Failed

    Took my nremt today! I looked at I was at question #69 then a few more and the test was over... I suspect I was around #75-80. I hope I passed. I will post when I find out my score.
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    Tourniquet Protocol?

    TD work wonders and I have seen someone have one on for about 5 hours without any damage when removed. There are people who have had them on longer without any problems. I expect for them to become more prominent in protocols in the next few years. Army veteran 2006-2011 OEF-A 2008
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    Sound Off (Introduction Thread)

    We appreciate it. I lived in a hippie state, where they protest Outside of the military bases frequently. Served my country Now with hardwork and a little luck I can serve my community.
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    Anxiety/Depression

    I was diagnosed with anxiety while in the army after a combat tour... Go figure... They prescribed meds. I didn't take them, and over a few years I've been fine... As fine as a man with two daughters , and ex wife and a current wife can be lol...
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    Sound Off (Introduction Thread)

    --- 5 year army veteran OEF 2008
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