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All Blog Posts Tagged 'ems' (14)

Firefighting, EMS, The Web and Social Media

by: Lou Angeli

Veteran responders: Remember back in the day -- before the internet -- when contact with one another was through print magazines or via "pen pals?" Back then we learned of LODDs, huge incidents, apparatus deliveries and job notifications through magazines like Firehouse, Fire Engineering, Fire Chief, JEMS and monthly…

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Added by Lou Angeli on September 27, 2012 at 7:54pm — 1 Comment

Camden 9-1-1

Excerpt from a vision of a more efficient fire service for Camden, New Jersey and other cash-strapped cities across the nation. The full blog is found at http://www.pipenozzle.com.

Camden 9-1-1. We meet or exceed your fire suppression needs. Sir, I am sorry to hear the fire is now through the roof of your apartment building. Based on that assessment, would you prefer the…

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Added by Barry Greer on July 26, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Haters Need Not Apply

New post over at Firehouse Zen discusses why maybe some people are incapable of independent thought. Come and check it out. And if you now of anyone who meets the standard, pass it along to them too.

Added by Mick Mayers on February 24, 2011 at 1:40pm — No Comments

Whats your worst call?

Q: What Was Your Worst Call?

(Squad) My first call with the squad was an unconcious/unresponsive in the summer of 2010. The ambulance responded with 4 people, and myself and 2 other members responded in our support vehicle. When we arrived on scene, we came across approx. 12 people standing outside the house, 2 of them (which i knew) said "He's in the attic, please hurry!" We grabbed our gear and rushed up the steps into the attic. We found a 20ish year old male laying on the bed; head… Continue

Added by Cody Reiger on February 4, 2011 at 12:38am — 11 Comments

Organ Donation

http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2706

http://www.cfnews.org/ByrneInterview.htm

http://catholicinsight.com/online/features/article_935.shtml

If organs are only supposed to be taken from "dead" donors, when is a…

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Added by Rachel on January 30, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

What Motivates You?

What motivates you?

This apparently simple question is actually quite deceptive. Have you ever really taken the time to look within yourself…

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Added by Station10Capt106 on July 1, 2010 at 12:30pm — 8 Comments

The Need for Speed, or Not

In the fire service we are always stressing speed. Tones go off and we run. Flying down the road the radio squawks out “Step on it, fire is progressing”. On scene we hear “hurry up and stretch that line”, “get that ladder up quickly”. Working an accident where there is entrapment the captain yells “hurry up, get that roof flapped”.…

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Added by Station10Capt106 on June 26, 2010 at 11:26am — 4 Comments

Have you visited "You Called 911 For What?!"

For you guys that have visited and submitted to the website, thank you! You're awesome. The whole site is based on your submissions so without you guys it wouldn't exist. Share the site with your buddies and most importantly if you guys are swapping stories, don't forget to swap it with our website!

www.youcalled911forwhat.blogspot.com

Thanks…

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Added by Jennifer on March 26, 2010 at 5:39pm — No Comments

You Called 911 for What?!

New blog. Pass the word!

"You called 911 for what?!"

Check it out. You'll enjoy it! And heck, maybe you can contribute! You know you've been called to and seen some ridiculous stuff over the years. That is what this blog is about. Tell your…

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Added by Jennifer on March 22, 2010 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

research paper

I am writing my research paper for english on should it be nessecary for a career firefighter to have basic EMT training. I was going to try to get some input from true career firefighters. I personally believe that there should be at least 3-4 on each shift who are trained in emt but not all should be required to. what do you think? anything posted could help.

Added by Dylan Blake Zachary on May 4, 2009 at 12:25am — 3 Comments

Being Healthy and Fit Can Save Your Life More Ways Then You Think!

When my husband was working on the squad, he would come home with a ton of stories about when he was in the midst of trouble when someone from a very bad part of Jersey City had called for help, complaining of chest pains. Doing what a good team is supposed to do, they responded as they should. Once they arrived everything seemed very quiet, almost eerily so. He and his partner got out of their rig and started up the 3 story walk up, when suddenly from around the bend entered a group of 5-6… Continue

Added by Ileane Frank on August 26, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

PA Volunteer Firefighter/Fire Police/EMT - Call Your House Representative TODAY!

It is imperative that all Pennsylvania volunteer firefighters, fire police officers, and emergency medical technicians call and email their state representative to encourage them to support and quickly pass four pieces of legislation that are in the process of being sent to the PA House of Representatives. These bills will give state and local income tax credits to all active volunteers!

For more details about the legislation and how you need to…

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Added by Jim Metzger on June 12, 2008 at 11:48pm — No Comments

Fat Boy on P90X

I think I am bearing a close resemblence to the happy buddha. I officially started the P90X program today. I would post a pic., but I think everybody my yack. I am in the lean program and will stay within the series required to lose my portly statue. mmmmmmmmmm..protein shakes and diet pills. Bring it!

Added by M Clark on June 1, 2008 at 6:27pm — 3 Comments

Wilderness Medicine

We are going to be in the beautiful town of Helen Georgia. For those of you who are not familiar with Helen, it is an old style German town. It has lazy river flowing ice cold water though the center of town which will be awesome during those hot days of summer. You can splash around on innertubes for hours. The Wilderness Medicine EMT upgrade course is for medical professionals and will be starting on August 18-22, 2008. Course Cost will be $600 and upon successful completion you will receive… Continue

Added by M Clark on May 29, 2008 at 11:04pm — No Comments