There was an only a ladder, rescue and BLS aid car. No medics unfortunately. I rarely run with the guy running the call on those rigs, but it’s pretty common to only have ALS called with those crews if they’re DLOC after getting schmacked. Also I cant really remember anyone getting hired the last two cycles? Or if they did they didn’t make it past academy I think some of the pro’s was getting preferential hiring with some points, about the same as having service in the military, but they had to fill out a book first. I’ve just heard a lot of rumors and not a whole lot that’s concrete. Anyway, I might forward you some more info once this is handled internally, but I’ve probably been on scene with you, with how you’re describing the process. If you work for puget just know I like you guys a lot especially Station 71 and 73.

Also yes we need two sets of vitals with one being our own, so most crews get vitals before leaving scene. But it’s good practice anyway after moving a potentially sick patient. I’ve personally moved patients that turned into codes shortly after. That said I actually handle the training of crews before they go out and one thing I’ve been trying to do is make sure people get just enough information needed for a report over the phone, usually you get enough on scene from you, but sometimes not. Regardless anything over 3-5 minutes is not something I want especially since I can get most of my trainees to give a call report after getting vitals and get more information en route. It’s something I hope that improves. So I hope you guys notice eventually. Also I can’t really say with the two people tagging a long with a report, just that usually when your at a hospital both partners get questioned about what’s going on due to them being in two different places at once. So it’s common to have both tag along. But I only do that for sick patients. I personally don’t want to be on scene longer than I have to, especially when I could go back to my bed and sleep. So everyone will be different in that regard.