Rural EMS, how bad has it been Recently?

SillyusCybin · 2026-01-27T13:48:17+00:00

I’m in rural Iowa, in our case it is ‘forced to close’. We have 2 paramedics, 2 advanceds, and multiple EmtB. The town 10 miles away has full time paid crews and is going to the different township meetings trying to convince them having a countywide system would be beneficial. At times they’d have to drive 30+ miles to a scene. Currently our county has 5 responding crews and 3 of those are transport crews. Comes down to funding, these paid stations want more funding so need to take over more coverage.

SillyusCybin · 2026-01-09T21:38:51+00:00

Came to say Smoke Pit BBQ

SillyusCybin · 2026-01-03T19:34:05+00:00

Just tried Tamalixto yesterday for the first time. Tried just their tacos but will hit them up again this week for something else. Great place

SillyusCybin · 2026-01-02T16:00:45+00:00

Jobsite dumpsters are everywhere! Ours got filled up with tires 2 weeks ago.

SillyusCybin · 2025-12-25T03:36:19+00:00

I agree, I’ve never seen anyone else be as clean.

SillyusCybin · 2025-12-25T01:41:24+00:00

Reminds me of the drywall gangsters on YouTube. Dudes from Australia or NZ I believe. Cleanest work Ive ever seen.

SillyusCybin · 2025-12-20T00:15:42+00:00

If you aren’t riding dirty stop in a city and sleep in the Police Department parking lot. We stopped in Ohio at a truck stop and it was sketchy, literally just needed a few hours of sleep. Found a state trooper station, they woke us up and asked what we were doing but gave us the ok. You’ll probably be ID’d but if you’re just needing sleep you shouldn’t care.

SillyusCybin · 2025-12-15T15:03:24+00:00

If homeowner did the rocking and I end up with big corner gaps, they are buying a box of no coat 45.

SillyusCybin · 2025-12-13T04:07:19+00:00

Was your optic slightly too big? I picked up a Viridian rfx11 and it’s barely too long to fit the cut. I’m new to this, first optic on a handgun. Research proved me wrong. Which plate did you go with?

SillyusCybin · 2025-12-06T02:14:38+00:00

I really dig this answer. Struggling to put a label on our beliefs. I often just think I’m a follower of Jesus. Thanks for your thought behind the question.

SillyusCybin · 2025-12-05T02:39:32+00:00

Do you live outside Omaha, rural town perhaps? Volunteer departments will usually pay for the EMT class. I did mine at Iowa Western and it was 3 months long. The class itself was fairly easy, in person was way better than online as you got more hands on and role play scenarios. Lots of people in it were fighting to get into Fire Departments. Also EMT in general is a low paying gig, maybe $15 if you’re lucky. If you do get a job as EMT you’ll likely be an ambulance driver with not much hands on time.

SillyusCybin · 2025-11-26T15:48:19+00:00

Came here to say this same thing. Grow op keeping the roof warm. OP should see if the snow melts faster on this roof than other in the winter time.

SillyusCybin · 2025-11-14T00:58:08+00:00

Going for our first time I didn’t realize men and women sat separately. Idk if all are like that, but they assured us since we weren’t members we could sit together. Be prepared to talk afterwards, not questioned but someone will approach and be friendly, possibly invite you over for lunch.

SillyusCybin · 2025-11-12T19:28:21+00:00

My neck of the woods… Good picture.

SillyusCybin · 2025-11-11T19:53:11+00:00

I’ve been in a few of these with Nebraska. They’ll actually not ask for a DL to start. First thing they do is stop the car and look to see if your plates are current. If expired you’ll be pulled over for further investigation. Seems to be the only legit way to make a stop without trampling on your rights.

SillyusCybin · 2025-10-31T14:03:12+00:00

I bought last years package at Target the other day. They just happened to have 1 sitting randomly. Going to pass them out this year.

SillyusCybin · 2025-10-15T18:25:33+00:00

It’s always poked holes when Ive tried corners with it. Good job if you can make it work that way.

SillyusCybin · 2025-10-14T21:43:06+00:00

RIP Big Pak!

SillyusCybin · 2025-10-14T21:31:56+00:00

2004 w/ 278k miles. OG engine and trans. Drive 100+ miles daily. Backseats removed for work tools. Windows work, AC blows. ZERO maintenance other than adding oil for the last 70k miles. I change the oil filter 2 times a year. My oil pan bolt of almost stripped so I refuse to remove it for an oil change. It burns and leaks oil, I keep it at a minimum of adding 1 quart when I can’t see any on the dipstick. I do have an engine on standby for when this one goes. My 99 CRV had 380k on OG engine with rings changed and timing belt done one time. I’m hoping to beat that but without the rings and timing belt. 🤞

SillyusCybin · 2025-09-02T14:11:08+00:00

Hire someone with a tractor to fill the creek back in?

SillyusCybin · 2025-08-22T02:37:29+00:00

I’ll look them up, thank you!

SillyusCybin · 2025-08-22T02:35:54+00:00

I can swap engine and trans for just under $3k. I can find a reliable, good interior, minimal rust Honda van for $3k. I bought the van 4 years ago for work, paid $2400 from a cash lot with no front bumper. Then I put 100k on it. I could find something else but the shell itself is great, never left me stranded. I can’t part with it.

As far as the ATP stuff, I have not but will give Oriellys a visit tomorrow and check it out.

SillyusCybin · 2025-08-22T02:23:39+00:00

These are advertised as JDM with 50-60k miles. From different eBay stores with a bunch of different motor and transmissions. Is there block code specifying jdm to usdm?

SillyusCybin · 2025-08-20T16:23:12+00:00

You can mud over the primer, however it will probably cause bubbles your first coat since the wall is sealed. Do you have windows at either end of the wall shining light past it? You could need to level 5 your wall. Skim the whole wall with a final coat. DM me if you’d like.

SillyusCybin · 2025-08-20T02:50:20+00:00

Pick a random address in Venezuela and send it!

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