JJR512
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I have a very bad memory. I haven't run any calls yet (still waiting for my EMT-B card), but I'm worried that when I have to start writing reports, I won't remember all the details, especially all the numbers. From the training I've done, it doesn't seem practical to think I'll be able to write down all the numbers and other stuff I'll need for the later report.
So what I'm thinking is I can get one of those little mini tape recorders (or one of the electronic tape-less ones, even better), clip it inside my shirt breast pocket, set it to voice-activated, and whenever someone around me speaks, it will record what's said. So, if I or my partner call out "200 over 140" or "Pulse 60 and weak", it will be recorded, and I'll have the recording to refer to later.
However, in the state of Maryland (and probably in many other places), it's illegal to record someone without their knowledge and permission. And I might not always be able to tell someone that I'm doing it. But I don't know how important that is, because I'm not making the recording to use as evidence or anything like that, just more like an automated form of note-taking.
Do any of you (or does anyone you know) do anything like this? Do you know if it's allowed or not where you are?
So what I'm thinking is I can get one of those little mini tape recorders (or one of the electronic tape-less ones, even better), clip it inside my shirt breast pocket, set it to voice-activated, and whenever someone around me speaks, it will record what's said. So, if I or my partner call out "200 over 140" or "Pulse 60 and weak", it will be recorded, and I'll have the recording to refer to later.
However, in the state of Maryland (and probably in many other places), it's illegal to record someone without their knowledge and permission. And I might not always be able to tell someone that I'm doing it. But I don't know how important that is, because I'm not making the recording to use as evidence or anything like that, just more like an automated form of note-taking.
Do any of you (or does anyone you know) do anything like this? Do you know if it's allowed or not where you are?