Some interesting information about a new drug that is sweeping across the US

( Another New Designer Drug )

By John M. Guilfoil, Globe StaffTwo Bridgeport, Conn., firefighters were killed battling a house fire Saturday afternoon ( Read more... )

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Hi everyone! I will be starting EMT-B training in two weeks. So excited! I eventually want to become a paramedic. Any tips for someone new to the field?

Some interesting articles that are a bit scary...

This article serves as a reminder to be vigilant about our truck checks.
Old defibrillator batteries lead to $3.2 million Chicago death settlement

Early findings support Texas paramedics' response

FDNY suspends EMTs accused of refusing to help

Cross posted to onlineambulance 

As a Firefighter/EMT in southern California I have had my fair share of great calls. I have done dumb things and I have seen dumb things done in the field. sometimes the things we see are harsh and other times there are thing that are down right funny. And I would like to share on of those funny stories. this one is for those of you that like to ( Read more... )

As a firefighter/EMT I have noticed most people in EMS like to bag on firefighters. And I hate that, but I totally understand why. I have been an EMT-B since 2005. I have work with some good EMT-B's/EMT-P's, and at the same time I have worked with some bad one's. but I hate it when I get thrown in with the ones that don't know what there doing. I ( Read more... )

hey all - I'm wondering if you could give me some information about becoming an EMT ( Read more... )

Hello, I'm planning on taking courses in EMT in college around mid august. I want to become an EMT-Basic. I was wondering, do you need a driver's license in order to pass?

Because I don't drive but I plan to eventually. I was just wondering if its a must to have a drivers license before you start school.

I'm in California, and am looking to get an ambulance driver's license from the state DMV.  We just have to pass a written exam and have a driver's license, no practical or anything.  I was wondering if anyone's taken the written (preferrably in california) and had any info on what I could expect from it.  Thanks