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  1. JanetDoe

    Lifting assist for petite EMT

    No I really didn't ask for peoples "thoughts" desertemt66. I asked for experience or knowledge of doing so and any helpful suggestions. As far as your theory of "responses u didnt WANT to hear" lol im going to backtrack and count but there have been a few responses that werent quite what I...
  2. JanetDoe

    Lifting assist for petite EMT

    Angel, you rock. THANK YOU! :-)
  3. JanetDoe

    Lifting assist for petite EMT

    Thank you Brandon, I sincerely appreciate your help. :-) :-)
  4. JanetDoe

    Lifting assist for petite EMT

    Yeah I was pretty much just refereing to croft but whatever. Wont make that mistake again. Thanks for the warm welcome.
  5. JanetDoe

    Lifting assist for petite EMT

    Ya know I thought this forum was to help our peers, share info and experience, not to.be condescending smartasses. For those of you that actually entertained the idea that im.brand new and dont know it all, thank you for your time.and responses. As for the rest of you, get over yourself. I...
  6. JanetDoe

    Lifting assist for petite EMT

    Thanks Kevin. Much appreciated..I think my height actually makes it harder for me than my petite frame. Im only 5"1 = (
  7. JanetDoe

    Lifting assist for petite EMT

    I do lift weights and I can lift the stretcher, just always nice to have an extra boost if needed. But thanks.
  8. JanetDoe

    Lifting assist for petite EMT

    When I was in school.our instructor said one thing us petite EMTs can do is use our belt buckle to catch on the gurnee to help us lift the weight Anyone else do this? Any suggestions as to what kind of belt or buckle to get?
  9. JanetDoe

    Ride alongs

    Great advice ivan thank you! All great advice! I cant wait till Im experienced enough to contribute to the forum!
  10. JanetDoe

    Ride alongs

    Thanks rider... you rock! :-)
  11. JanetDoe

    Ride alongs

    All good ideas.. thank you guys so much. I cant wait to get out there. = )
  12. JanetDoe

    Ride alongs

    So dont bring doughnuts? Lol I thought that was sweet, I really dont mind. At first I thought of possibly being labeled "brown nose" but didnt think that would apply if im there for a ride along as opposed to interview. * please excuse any ignorance, stupid questions or babbling lol ive been...
  13. JanetDoe

    Ride alongs

    Hey! Not a bad idea! Thanks guys. Ive never been to this station before (obviously) and I dont want to be rude by excluding anyone so how many should I bring? Or about how many employees is it typical to see on one shift? Might be an impossible question I guess but ballpark ? Yes I do have a...
  14. JanetDoe

    Ride alongs

    Hey everyone. = ) Im an EMT-B student about to take my registry...just need to get my ride alongs done. Im pretty nervous and must admit I might be stalling a bit. Anywho, my question is are there any items I should bring with me or might be handy to have? Other than the required items that...
  15. JanetDoe

    Not so great on paper...

    Aprz....i'm in SoCal. What about you?
  16. JanetDoe

    Not so great on paper...

    awesome! i'm on it. THANK YOU!!
  17. JanetDoe

    Not so great on paper...

    The FEMA & ICS certifications... are thos considered Continuing Education Units?
  18. JanetDoe

    Not so great on paper...

    I apologize.. it's not so much that I got offended but found it to be a little mean and certainly not helpful. I guess I'm a bit touchy on account of I've been hitting brick wall after brick wall trying to get somewhere with a decent career. My problem at the moment is the resume. Yes I get that...
  19. JanetDoe

    Not so great on paper...

    well that's very helpful. thank you. do you feel better now that you got that condescending comment off your chest? aren't we in ems to help people? what possess a person to chime in with some silly negative and pointless comment? just curious what the gratification is in that. didn't you're...
  20. JanetDoe

    Not so great on paper...

    ask questions? on here? does that mean i an add you to my friend list? :beerchug:
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