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While he's an excellent shot, I wouldn't want him as a partner for that reason. He probably never practices under stress. Still very impressive to look at though. :excl::excl::excl::excl::excl:

I don't think EMS should be allowed to carry firearms. That's way too much responsibility on their part. If you think about it, you have a lot of weapons on the rig to defend yourself if need be. Guns aren't the end all be all of weapons either. If I had the choice, I'd rather take someone...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'm asking for two reasons. One is because I've been training in martial arts for 5+ years and wanted to know how this would affect my situation should I ever be in it. Also, I am hoping to become a police officer after I graduate college and probably going to...

So I just started my EMT class and in our last class we talked about the roles and responsibilities of an EMT. The first and most important one is your own safety. Then the safety of your crew. My question is if your a police officer and your on scene. The police left and for whatever reason a...

Bear in mind, you also weren't in a fight when you did this to yourself. Your adrenaline wasn't pumping, and you weren't really a moving target. So I'm not really sure how effective this really would be. I'm not a big proponent of investing in items like these. It plays on peoples fears and...

I agree with Linuss too. No one will ever know what would have happened had the situation been different. The only thing we know for she is what actually happened. Yes its nice to have compassion for others, but did the attempted robber show compassion for the deli owner? No. So why should he...

I would much rather see a weapon other then a gun. There are plenty of tools out there that you can use to inflict damage. A gun isn't the end all be all weapon. Its not like on TV where you get shot once and your dead. I'm sure many of the seasoned EMTs can back me on this, but getting shot...

Alright thanks, and good luck on your final!

What's NCTI? Will the state pay for that? That's what I was banking on for the EMT class. Anyway, thanks for the response.

Thanks. I'm going in tomorrow for training, so I'll just let them know then and see what they want me to do.

So I just found out that the EMT class that I wanted to get into over the summer is full. Not only that, but the waiting list is full too. Anyone know of other EMT classes I can take over the summer? Or where I could look to see if I can find another? I was really hoping not have to do this...

That's just really sad. Makes you wonder if they were going to be fit parents. :sad::blush:

No EMTs should not be armed. Atleast not with guns. Arming somone is a lot of work. You need to buy the tool. Then provide adequate training for said tool. Not to mention liability issues. If you use excessive force on somone, if someone takes it from you and hurts someone else. There's a lot...

Yes, you are their EMT/Paramedic. But you're both human too. Show a little humanity/compassion. Show them that there are good people out there who do care about them and that they have other options. Just make a connection with them I agree that you shouldn't play therapist. You aren't...

Thanks! I did a little research and found one, but it was meant to be funny. But thank you next time I'll look harder :-)

...this has been brought up But what about getting a comprehensive list of the short hand that's used on the forum? Would make it easier for new guys to understand what you're talking about. Then again, I guess they'd learn it while they're getting trained too. Just an idea.

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Hey There Hey guys, My names Jeremy. I'm training to be an EMT-B over the summer. I'm a little excited and nervous about it. I look forward to being on this forum.