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  1. TraprMike

    cot lifts for ambulance

    http://www.macslift.com/amblifts2.html We are looking at getting a power cot lift. not a power cot, but one that is body mounted. We in MN have lots of snow and ice. To go along with that sand, salt and slush. Anybody have thoughts and experiances on these issues in northern states...
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    King airways are great!

    We recently went to King's instead of Combitubes. I got to use one the over day on a MVA. it went in very fast. much faster then the combi. If your service hasn't made the switch yet. push for it..
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    Tait VHF HT radios

    Hi Gang: I'm looking for some first or second hand info on these radios. The Tait VHF handheld radios. anybody use these? or know anyone who has these?? I was at a MN radio meeting in St. Cloud this week and most of big dealers were there, and these guys. picking them up, playing with the...
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    we have Live Chat!??

    does this mean we can argue in real time??? Im getting more popcorn..
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    everyone carries trauma shears, but...

    how about the bandage shears. the stainless steel jobies that come in the sets I see advertised along with tweezers. other then my rule of 2 is one and one is none.. why carry two different kind of scissors?? what can the bandage shears do that the trauma shears can't?? serious question...
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    Training offered in SE MN

    Hello all, I am offering FREE training in SE MN July 21. this is for EMS, PD, FD and school staff. MN police POST credits have been approved for 8 hrs, and EMS ceu's for 8 hrs have been approved by SE EMS. If you have any questions, please email. or IM me. this is my little way of saying...
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    dt4ems email i got

    Come on teachers......teach..... I have noticed while reading and posting on EMS forums around the web more often than not there is an attitude with a lot of the posters. These people with the attitude complain about EMS not being respected as a profession, yet fail to show respect for...
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    What constitutes a "legal to transport ambuance"?

    hello all, heres a fun one: should be 50 posts to this. unless there are some smart ones around here. hihi.. In your state, what is the minumum to make a "legal" ambulance to transport? in MN, there has to be at least 2 EMT's on board. some locals have one First Responder as a driver, and 2...
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    Amateur Radio Op's

    I've noticed quite a few call signs in the sig lines.. I think that is great !! I've been a ham for about 6 years. I upgraded to General about 3 years ago. I run an old Kenwood TS-520 and fan dipoles. I also have in the shack a Yeasu 7800 on a Jpole. and I use a spare 1802 as a public service...
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    Long time lurker, First time poster

    Hello everyone. I've been lurking around this board for a couple months. I "think" I've read most of the posts going back a few months. lots of good advise. Lots of same problems around the USA. I've been an LEO for over 17 years in SE MN area. I recently got the job of Chief of Police in a...
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