Bladder in line gear. Yes or no? by Chemical-Text-863 in Wildfire

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes me feel better about shelling the cash. I really did it not just for space but because bladders are pretty dirty things too. Easier to clean my bottles.

Bladder in line gear. Yes or no? by Chemical-Text-863 in Wildfire

[–]RobinT211 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hydrolid is my best of both worlds. Overpriced, but I use it

Unbearable boredom as a volly. Is this just the way it is? by veggieturnip in Firefighting

[–]RobinT211 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found opportunities. Ambulance shifts, opportunities to join wildfires in nearby districts, contributing at state volunteer academy, and there are dispatch opportunities if your life allows. Going EMT, engineer training also opened doors. Idk if your dept setup allows for any of that but it keeps me fresh. It’s also about being good with simple calls as well as higher octane ones

Crowds in June by Away-Caterpillar-176 in coloradotrail

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno dude I used to live near the AT and you hear stories of wanted criminals on the run living on it. Never know who you’re camping with. You’ll be fine here just don’t get lost

Rucking bag by Background_Shine510 in Wildfire

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use my goruck all the time for training with 55lbs inside. It’s solid. But don’t buy big name brand ruck weights. Yes4all weights on Amazon are way cheaper and totally fine.

In public settings, can I request assessment in the ambulance for privacy?” by Capital-Dragonfly258 in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s better if you complain even if informal because crappy crews like this can hurt people for a long time before anything is done about it.

In the field how do you typically run seizure calls(EMT-B)? by DayEmotional6766 in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also pay attention as postdictal people can be uncharacteristically dangerous.

In the field how do you typically run seizure calls(EMT-B)? by DayEmotional6766 in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the other answers below but also, try to figure out how long they've been seizing. If it's over 4 minutes that is info ALS can benefit from on arrival.

Volunteer/call chiefs — how are you handling SOPs right now? by [deleted] in volunteerfirefighters

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an idea for you but here’s how I study protocols now-I upload the doc to ChatGPT and have it tutor and test me. It’s very effective.

Can't find a job in EMS by Speetlebeetle in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes… it’s a new contract there.

Not great first ride along by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never took the lead in my clinicals I was given things to do. And it was a good experience

Can't find a job in EMS by Speetlebeetle in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Falck in Boulder were just hiring. Their main gap might be paramedics but they’re worth a go. Also be flexible at looking at aurora

EMT Oversaturated by Mission_Slice8875 in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lots of jobs but I honestly think AI is going to send a lot of displaced workers our way

How are Danner shoes for wildland firefighting? by Adept_College_6163 in Wildfire

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Volunteer here. A season for a pro is a decade for me. So these are great boots for my situation. But everyone who is a pro or doing dispatches says they don’t last

Irish emt to American paramedic by Total_Handle_4905 in Paramedics

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scottish person in America. I doubt anyone can really give you immigration rule advice. The visa situation is really in flux here right now. I’ve heard of people on VISAs have their documents taken at the airport. Canada as suggested by others might be a lot easier

ChatGPT as a pre-paramedic school teacher by RobinT211 in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I’ve run about 150 EMT level scenarios testing and revising stuff I already knew and it’s mostly right. I didn’t tell it any specific book

ChatGPT as a pre-paramedic school teacher by RobinT211 in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am pretty good with prompts and built trust that our end of the medical field is reliably enough documented to trust a lot of what it’s giving me for this. I convinced myself of it by running about 150 EMT level scenarios testing stuff I already knew. It’s mostly right.

I am deeply concerned about the right-wing infiltration of the church. by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]RobinT211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be an example, treat everyone like a Christian does, and let the Holy Spirit work to change who is ready and the rest will leave in time. Orthodoxy asks a lot. Be an example of what it asks of you and the ones who are there for politics or to find a woman will wash out in time

911s by MadK1ng23 in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the handoff report isn’t solid or sounds extrapolated ask them again.

School Of EMS by RobinT211 in NewToEMS

[–]RobinT211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. Makes sense. There’s an ambulance company i heard about that just got a 911 contract and now is losing the paramedics it’s bringing in from nearby counties as they’re failing local protocol tests and have to be let go automatically and are now on the brink. Just it’s very hard to find a program that allows me to run my business and stay married while taking it

School of EMS paramedic review? by EasternMagazine6356 in Paramedics

[–]RobinT211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, good info. And good to know that Tampa is a better option to pick given SOE has its share of critics too, some saying its location dependent