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After working the past few months as both a paid and volley EMTB here in VA I've noticed things about our system that makes me curious about other services and the challenges faced by those who are trying to manage the service. And I've had a number of long-time medics and basics tell me they...

I've been trying to find a durable pair of skin tight duty gloves that are thin enough I can put latex/nitrile on over them but will last longer than a month. I loved the fit and feel of the 5.11 Second Skins, put after four weeks that included maybe four work shifts and one three-gun match...

I'm thinking of getting a small handheld/dashmount GPS since I will be running solo (Basic in ambulance, Medic in SUV rendezvous on scene) in two weeks and I'm relatively new to the area I'll be working. Seems it would be faster than the map book we have. Anyone tried this? Tips on models?

Well, I was looking for an EMT-B job and for my sins I was given one. In the past week I have learned ... 1. Once you leave for lunch you will get at least two calls before you ever make it to McDonalds, then one more before you finish eating. 2. When a pt says "I feel nauseous." get a...

Today was the first day I sent out resumes to go back to IT Cubicle Hell after not finding a volunteer or PT job. Of all the days to have this happen ... At my daughter's soccer game her friend on the other team broke his wrist right at game's end. The kid was screaming and holding his arm...

I've wanted to try EMS since I took the CLS course in the Army many years ago, and finally got the opportunity to start this year. So I'm an EMT-B in the medic A&P class and after contacting every paid and volunteer county, municipal, and community service in a 75 mile radius I can't even find...

Here's a rather different hypothetical situation. And this isn't about me or anyone I know personally, but about a situation I am somewhat familiar with thru a friend: Suppose an EMT-B with a previous degree in a non EMS field passed his basic course with excellent scores, passed state...

As a three-gun and precision rifle competitor I've been carrying a basic IFAK kit on my ruck for a while. As a first responder, and having had the field medic course for grunts in the Army (and having used those skills as a contractor long ago), I wanted to be able to do what I could in the...

I've been trying to find out everything I can about local Tactical Medic slots, and I've gotten some good info. I'm scheduled to begin the EMT-P in three weeks as long as I pass the B certs, and by the time I've finished the P course I will have close to the year of experience that is the...

I'm (hopefully) finishing up and EMT-B con-ed course soon and will sit for the North Carolina certification shortly afterward. And since my wife and I are looking at property in the Randolph, Chatham, Moore, Montgomery Co. area, I'm wondering if anyone has info, feedback, or advice on the...

Weird first post, I know: I've wanted to try EMS for almost twenty years and only recently got the opportunity to start a course. I have a new respect for what you guys do after busting my butt thru this thing. I have a decent average but I am freaking a little about the final exam, on...