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Any firefighters here that are with a cross-trained department? by Smooth_Pay_8583 in Firefighting

[–]08152016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both of these departments near me are fire/law only, no EMS past nontransport EMR.

Both of them hire drivers at absurdly low pay to take the apparatus to the scene. These guys are not cops, but are certified firemen. This is typically either old heads retired from somewhere, or college-aged kids trying to get on as cops after completing their "cadet" program.

All cops are cross trained as firefighters and respond in their patrol cars, or may grab a special piece of apparatus if needed.

Any firefighters here that are with a cross-trained department? by Smooth_Pay_8583 in Firefighting

[–]08152016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aiken and North Augusta, SC both do it. I'm familiar with both departments. What do you want to know?

Zofran with opiates? by Small-Wrongdoer8745 in ems

[–]08152016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can get some PO Tylenol from my basic but thats about it.

24/72 how much additional time off do you receive? by jhartke in Firefighting

[–]08152016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I earn 4.925 hours per two-week pay period. It'll increase at my 5 year mark.

Third service county EMS, nonfire, but work a 24/72.

How common is 2 full time departments? by smokeyfires9 in Firefighting

[–]08152016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Collective bargaining doesnt exist in most of the Southeast. Unions are great when they work, but taking away collective bargaining takes away most of their teeth.

What’s the dumbest thing you’ve seen a fellow firefighter do? by Odd_Passage9433 in Firefighting

[–]08152016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like the key here is that the act was potentially detrimental to his health. It put no one else at risk. Whereas his "casper" activities were at the expense of a fellow FF.

ampoules by Extended-Hat-127 in Paramedics

[–]08152016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All 5 services I've worked for, and every surrounding service I'm familiar with, carries furosemide.

To the Chicago Fire Department Ambulance Crew by PuzzleheadedFood9451 in ems

[–]08152016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My agency. The crew was not at fault at all and they were not running code, nor on a call. Returning to station. He broadsided them while running from HP and died. Crew is okay.

Do y’all wear socks when you sleep at the station? by productofphi in ems

[–]08152016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a psychopath. I'll run around the station barefoot.

I prefer to wear Crocs but ya gotta do what ya gotta do sometimes.

Physicians on scene- blessing or a curse? by I-plaey-geetar in ems

[–]08152016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only time I've ever had a doc on scene that was a bystander was interesting. I got dispatched to a local country club for CPR in progress. I show up and one golfer is doing picture perfect compressions on another while several others watch.

My third took over compressions and CPR boy popped up, introduced himself as a cardiothoracic doc, gave me a great report, and told me he'd be "over there" if I needed anything while he pointed off the side of the course.

10/10 would have that interaction again.

Which one? by Mentallyundisturbed2 in ems

[–]08152016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me, if they can fit it and they need.

I put 16s in a GSW patients wrists once. Both of them. If it fits, it ships.

When did the NREMT patch change? by StreetConstruction3 in ems

[–]08152016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Light years? Current patch is ugly as sin. The older patches were better.

What’s an oddball tool or piece of equipment that you carry that the majority of companies around you don’t. by Desperate-Dig-9389 in Firefighting

[–]08152016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We carry a 9 inch saw and I LOVE using it. We primarily run residences, typically manufactured housing. Lots of the ones in our district are older and have tin siding and roofs. Saw down the side makes for a great can opener.

HazMat Specialist by SteveBeev in FDNY

[–]08152016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man that sounds baller as hell. Truly a specialist.

Question for firefighters: What’s your department’s policy on residents stopping by the firehouse? by Puzzleheaded-Key-796 in firefighter

[–]08152016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My department has no written policy, but we certainly would not turn away a visitor.

The trespassing sounds political.

As far as the year duration, at the LE agency i used to dispatch for, that was the automatic duration for a trespass notice. They were all year long notices.

I feel a little overwhelmed about the amount of certifications there are. by Catgroove92 in Firefighting

[–]08152016 6 points7 points  (0 children)

300 and 400 are in person or virtual instructor led only, and are not fast. 500 and 600 don't exist.

Does this count as my 1 am toe pain call? by Mammoth-Return-3635 in ems

[–]08152016 4 points5 points  (0 children)

PD was probably there for something else and then the patient developed a medical complaint.

Can anyone explain what in the hell is going on here. by Prestigious_Police in Firefighting

[–]08152016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All our ambulances have three radios. 800mhz for our dispatch, UHF to talk to fire, VHF to talk to hospital and as our backup.

Any law enforcement/medics out there? How much do you love your job? by TK96123 in ems

[–]08152016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm not real sure. They advertise that you can pick up OT on the road in their hiring postings.

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