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Had an interesting semi-encounter last night. Those of you old enough to remember the show "Emergency" will probably also remember that it was a primary reason for hundreds if not thousands of people to become EMT's and Paramedics. The lives of Johnny Gage and his partner Roy DeSoto were...

it's become painfully obvious to me that I spend too much time reading and posting here. It's been fun. Keep em in line Ridryder. John E.

Gotta get one, had a few jobs where I wasn't able to get my normal kit where I wanted it to be. ie, climbing some ladders, narrow stairways, etc. So, who makes a decent backpack that allows for carrying a C sized O2 cylinder and basic trauma gear? Any actual, practical experience to share...

when I'm not taking care of the rich and famous on movie sets I play around with HAM radio. I recently joined an ARES group, that stands for; Amateur Radio Emergency Services for those who've never heard of it. It's a local group, based in L.A. that provides HAM operators in times of natural...

literally, I just got home from 3 days in sunny Las Vegas. Had a good time, went to some good CE classes, met some nice people, saw some cool stuff at the trade show. Rid, you'll be glad to know that there is a growing movement towards some of the improvements that you've been talking/writing...

I just read an ad on the Los Angeles area Craigslist for an private company ambulance DISPATCHER, no EMT experience required, starting pay is $11.00 per hour with a whopping $1.00 per call bonus. That is higher pay than a Paramedic makes according to several sources here on this forum...

Anyone have any practical experience using these items? I know that they come in 3 different sizes, I'm looking at getting one for on-set storage/use in place of my soft shoulder bag. Mostly for mild trauma/first aid and diagnostic equipment. Any comments or criticisms welcomed. John E.

Don't know how many folks here ever need to buy their own gear but if you do, there's a vendor on Ebay that I'd avoid if I were you. Goes by the name of Balkowitsch, based in North Dakota. I enquired about buying one of his products, got a very rude, condescending reply to please take my...

Good Morning, New member here. Live and work in Los Angeles, CA. I'm an EMT-B or EMT-1 as we're called by the LA county DHS anyway. I'm also a Respiratory Therapy student and will be working as a Teaching Asst. at a local community college next term. Been reading these forums for a...