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So if you read my nicotine testing thread,,, I'm sure you know I'm a smoker.. I'm trying to find a quit plan that works, So I ask the former smokers what worked for you? I've tried those electronic smoke things, Didn't work. I think that the hardest part of it all is that its part of...

A friend of mine setup a CPR class for the Fire Dept. at our station since he had to stay on duty and there was 20 students he asked if I would mind teaching and assisting him in teaching the class. We always help each other out so I said sure I don't mind. I did my usual presentation with...

http://www.jems.com/article/news/dc-fire-and-ems-officer-center-investiga evidentially a patient dropped over in arrest across the street from the fire station. The officer on duty told them to call 911. and walked away. I know our policy is when people show up at station or flag us down...

I had a job interview this morning all went well till it was mentioned of a "nicotine test" I was honest and told the perspective employer that I would not pass a nicotine test and would rather stop here than to waste their time and money, and mine. I was applauded for my honesty but eliminated...

I ran across this when a new applicant applied had a AHSI (American Health and Safety Institute) BLS Healthcare provider CPR. I checked out their site which initially appears as they are aiming more for the Industrial Layperson until I gather deeper which they offer PALS,ACLS, BLS and Bloodborne...

I am tentatively graduating with a Associates in Emergency medical services this year and I was thinking about moving on to a bachelors at minimum and since I always get my junk mail box filled with the various schools that offer degrees for EMS and fire personnel I figured I would take a look...

If I am typing a long post or starting a new thread that appears lengthly I think the forum boots me for inactivity. Its there anyway to change this? I am thinking about if I got a topic for discussion to WordPad it and copy and paste..

Since were getting activity here I'll chime in. Dispatched to a residence for a 62 yr old female with Diabetic problems. Arrived on location to meet her husband in the driveway he states she "hasn't been acting right for 2 days now" This morning she tried to drink the cat milk. and has...

We been provided new SOG's to follow by for the new year, None of which any of the staff agree with but its do it or pack your jelly bucket However, our supervisor made it very clear that he hasn't been on a truck in 14 years, and he plans to keep it that way, Thats what he has employees...

I'm sure unless your living under a rock. or in a hut in the wilderness somewhere You have seen the Jonathan Martin, of the Miami Dolphins hazing story where he flipped out in the team cafeteria and left. to seek medical treatment I know for a fact we all have the hazing of the new guys but...

I've been looking for another job, basically looking for better insurance. cause we have none, better pay, and something a little closer to home. However a lot of agencies are hiring Per Diems only, most EMT's and paramedics in my area work 2 or 3 jobs, 1 full time and 2 part time. Or really...

before I get flamed for using IE, vs Mozilla or Chrome. It works for me I guess cause its all I used for school stuff I got used to it. however I can't even bring up the page on IE. I'll Snapshot it here. as Im not 100% sure what version I have and maybe someone else is having the problem...

I am sure many others have been in this situation. So I am humbling asking for ideas. We have a "volunteer" member at our association who has been there forever. No one will say a damn word to him as he just has a bad attitude and they feel like they owe him something at one point or...