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  1. busmonkey

    Flying as an EMR?

    Hi there, I was curious, do you guys tell Flight Attendants prior to boarding the aircraft, or do you wait and if there is an emergency, announce yourself? I am flying for the first time as an EMR (I have flown before, but not since my cert.) and I am curious if I should announce myself prior...
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    First Aid Backpack?

    Hi everyone, I was looking for a cheap First Aid backpack, empty and not very obvious. Everyone I has found is like bright orange, and I was looking for something maybe black. It need to have equipment loops (the elastic things in truama kits that hold your scissors etc.) anyone know of anything...
  3. busmonkey

    Scuba Diving?

    Anybody divers in this forum? I am a Rescue Diver/Advanced Open Water with PADI! I love it! Anyone else? JB
  4. busmonkey

    What is this?

    Hi everyone - I am curious as to what this is: I don't have a photo, but I was going through my buddies jump kit the other day and he had a device I have never seen before (this is probably going to make me sound like an idiot but we shall see haha): It was silver metal (possibly stainless...
  5. busmonkey

    EMR in Canada - Questions Regarding it.

    Hey everyone. This is for those that have gone through the EMR course, preferably in BC and even more preferably at JIBC. I have a question for you guys: My cousin is planning on taking his EMR via Justice Institute of BC this summer and had a couple of questions. I said I would ask around, I am...
  6. busmonkey

    Need a hand with a website.

    Hi everyone, I don't want this to sound like advertising or anything, so I am not posting anything regarding the websites name or URL. But I have an idea for a website in a forum setting, much like the "Scenarios" portion of this website but very dedicated to that alone. I started this...
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    Looking to buy a EMS 'holster'

    Hi everyone: I am looking to buy something that goes on my belt that holds gloves, pocket mask, scissors, pens, notepad etc. Anyone know of anything? Any recommendations, I found a couple online but I want to hear from people that have used stuff like this before. Thank you! JB
  8. busmonkey

    Information regarding Volly First Aid

    I have been requested to volunteer and a local Bike Race/Hike. I want to, and would love to help out, but is there any way I can get in trouble for administering first aid. Is my EMR Certificate in possible danger? I don't have malpractice insurance as it is covered within my organization...
  9. busmonkey

    EMS vs. FD?

    Hello everyone, my first post here! Hope I will be able to make a good contribution to a wonderful community. My question is in regards to EMS vs. FD, and no I am not thinking about leaving my EMS department. Ahh, yes the famous rivalry. My question is, I have been an EMR for three years...
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