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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

About Me:: Got my start in Posen in 2000. Came to Beecher in 2005 and Richton Park in 2007. Been a paramedic since 2004. I'm loving every minute of it.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Just something I've always wanted to do since I was young

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Patient respect, lack of funding and manpower, safety.

At 12:22am on February 15, 2008, jerry hodos said…: thanks sorry it took solong to get back be safe out there too

At 10:32pm on February 13, 2008, Connie said…: We aren't having much action either. Just a few grass fires and some medical calls!

At 8:18pm on February 9, 2008, Andrea said…: I would like to be a paramedic... my internet friend
recommended me "Mosby's Paramedic Texbook", how I purchased. Very very nice!

At 3:23pm on February 9, 2008, Andrea said…: Fortunately there is a clear law (for once) on ambulances equipment: it say about type A and B.
A1) advance life support: manual defibrillator, drugs, pulmonary ventilator, and so on. There is only doctor or nurses (in Italy don't exist a professional figure of paramedic);
A2) basic live support: A.E.D., suction unit, spinal board, etc. with volunteer personal;
B) only for the patient transport in non emergency case.
The principal difference between type A and B is the height of the decking. For type A is usually used a Fiat "Ducato" model with the roof top. U can see the specific of vehicles here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Ducato

At 1:56pm on February 8, 2008, Larry Jarnagin said…: Hey Barry - Welcome to FFN from Tennessee! I saw you've got HazMat training and want to invite you to SpillEaters.com where we spill hazmat info., training ideas and other info that will help us better prepare for calls that involve hazmats. Stop by if you get the chance and stay safe out there!

At 6:27am on February 8, 2008, jeff cook said…: elcome aboard barry! I think you will enjoy the site.

At 12:21am on February 8, 2008, Jim aka Bick said…: HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.