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So i have been tasked in picking out new jump bags for our fire company.

i was wondering if you guys had any good ideas?

only requirement i can think of it need to hold an )2 bottle.

thanks guys!
 
no one has any ideas. We don't like the bag we have. Its a trauma / O2 pack.

i want something that is easy to carry and restock.

any sites you guys recommend?
 
We went from big green iron duck bags that carried everything to backpacks and a seperate, smaller, trauma bag.

The backpacks rock. A lot easier to carry if you have to hump to a scene.
 
Is your fire company an ALS or BLS level provider?
 
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I only use an ALS bag which has to have enough room for my ALS gear and first line drugs, so I'd assume a BLS bag would only need to be big enough for basic bandaging / splinting and not carry anything like drugs and the ET kit.


Seems as good as any:

http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=BG087

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OK plan like it a party.

1. How many guests, er, victims are likely? What injury mix? BAg big enough for splints, O2, and C collars?
2. O2: you want a 250 liter Erie-style cylinder or a big old E cylinder?
3. How much effort will you need to keep things in it protected from excessive heat and outdating materials replaced?
4. How secure can you keep them? Need seals?
5. Want many generalized bags, and a few triage bags and mass-cas bags?

We used an Iron Duck model from LifeAssist, good stuff. Pretty big. I prefer a camera case personally. Or get a Stanley rolling toolchest, handle's a little short but you can get over it:
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Especially at $50 each.

http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=CATEGORY&CATEGORY=ZAG+ROLLING+WORK
 
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Lol

I use a rolling toolbox that I got at Orchard Supply Hardware, made by Craftsman. Same idea as the Stanley but the handle is in the back like a rolling suitcase.

I also use a O2 bag, a trauma bag, couple of Pelican 1550's, and a canvas tote bag for stuff I bring to re-supply with.

Of course my working conditions are a little different than most folks here.

I work out of my personal vehicle on film sets.
 
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I use a rolling toolbox that I got at Orchard Supply Hardware, made by Craftsman. Same idea as the Stanley but the handle is in the back like a rolling suitcase.

I also use a O2 bag, a trauma bag, couple of Pelican 1550's, a folding table and chair, and a canvas tote bag for stuff I bring to re-supply with.

Of course my working conditions are a little different than most folks here.

I work out of my personal vehicle on film sets.
 
1. How many guests, er, victims are likely? What injury mix? BAg big enough for splints, O2, and C collars?

Basic BLS calls. justa "first in bag" Our current one holds a little of everything. OPA/NPA, O2, 4x4s, glucose gel, cravats, BPCuff and Bunny Ears, Pen Light, BVM,
2. O2: you want a 250 liter Erie-style cylinder or a big old E cylinder?
don't know
3. How much effort will you need to keep things in it protected from excessive heat and outdating materials replaced? we check the bags 2 times a day. not much. we are generally good at making sure nothing is expiried
4. How secure can you keep them? Need seals? seals? Bags are kept in the rig or at the fire house.
5. Want many generalized bags, and a few triage bags and mass-cas bags?
We have a Trauma bag ( that has collars, bandages etc. ) and we have a MCI Bag as well.

I guess you could call it an initial assessment and quick treatment bag. Before we get to the rig.
 
My first suggestion is to separate bags for supplies and O2. We were having to replace our bags every year till we separated them. This also makes it easier to work in and around the patient or deal with multiple patients. Currently our bags are from Pacific Rescue. No complaints so far. When we tried Galls they didn't even last 6 months. You normally get what you pay for.
 
Going to second the two bags. Get a basic O2 bag, just something with a handle or shoulder strap for people to carry and a trauma/als kit for the rest. I've used no bag, a small 'sack' with a handle, and the huge O2 bags with 600 pockets for supplies and I (as well as my co-workers) prefer the sack. It's jsut simple, there is usually a small pocket for adult NRB and NC and that's it. No fluff on it.

For bags I personally use the Meret bag, they do offer multiple and service discounts but you have to contact them directly. They are expensive but I like em. My service has stocked and tagged bags that they issue, they are just generic trauma kits and I can't stand them.
 
MidwestFF said:
My first suggestion is to separate bags for supplies and O2. We were having to replace our bags every year till we separated them. This also makes it easier to work in and around the patient or deal with multiple patients. Currently our bags are from Pacific Rescue. No complaints so far. When we tried Galls they didn't even last 6 months. You normally get what you pay for.
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Oops, I gave you the wrong website. The bags are by Pacific Safety not Pacific Rescue.

http://www.pacsafety.com/products/ems.htm
 
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