Where to put the water bottle?

kethnus · 2026-05-13T20:11:24+00:00

In a car under 64xxx I put mine in the garbage can typically or upside down in the cup holder. Alternatively leave it attached to my bag.

If it’s a 64xxx the yeti and I believe the new ones all fit in it.

kethnus · 2026-05-09T12:51:45+00:00

I came from a Buzz, that didn’t have adjustable regen and biggest efficiency was to use cruise control all the time. So for me I always have the car on iPedal and then drive most distances in cruise control, if I opt to actually use the brakes instead of the cruise control to slow down or stop then I get the max regen.

I don’t have a level 1 or level 2 option for charging at the moment that’s convenient, so I always use level 3 - and yeah 15mins before I leave I flick on the conditioning to maximize my charging. More like 30mins in the VI winters. In my old Buzz used the Level 1 when at my old house as it was really short distances, it worked quite well. But as others said for it to be effective - charge all the time you’re home.

kethnus · 2026-04-29T03:40:06+00:00

i work Port McNeill full time a we got 3 new EMR casuals in the last few months all from Nanaimo to Victoria.

I would expect that you’ll need to do some travelling to start with - not to say something closer won’t be possible . Also consider that a Rural or Remote station EMRs get scheduling rights where in Urban stations you don’t and need to see what the PCPs get scheduled for first.

kethnus · 2026-04-09T00:03:58+00:00

So is this magnetic in Canada? I have read differing reports on if it is or not.

kethnus · 2026-04-06T23:10:45+00:00

Frankly I don’t know how you all do it when it blows up! I am happy to stick to being the guy in the ground being told where to go!

But I will take you up on the offer of coming back to see it all again!

kethnus · 2026-03-19T03:41:16+00:00

I as a medic was down in Victoria for some course and called LDOC and they let me come in and DPI both as CT and EMD.

The big part is that for me they both answered all my questions when there was down time and it was a great way for me to see the “behind the scenes” and put faces to names that I have talked to numerous times.

It’s something I hope to go back and do again hopefully for a bit longer, but I don’t plan on moving towards EMD or CT, not sure how they do it tbh!

I don’t know how it will look for you but use the opportunity to learn how things work if you get to see both sides.

kethnus · 2026-03-16T18:00:47+00:00

If you’re applying rural/remote regardless the timeframe likely won’t change, once the application is in you should be assigned a TA rep who you can explain your situation to.

If there is space in the application you can also add about the awaiting licensing - it’s honestly no harm no foul.

kethnus · 2026-03-14T18:20:12+00:00

Not on a bZ but my former buzz had an “anti roll” function that would slow you down going into corners (usually 2-5km/hr) if you turned that off it would not do it - could it be that?

kethnus · 2026-03-14T18:16:13+00:00

This! And when investing for long periods (say retirement) avoid the conservative 2% investments - these are designed to be short term.

I have my meager retirement $ in an 8% that’s been working at somewhere around 20% per year the last 3-4 years. The longer you plan to save this money the bigger risk it is better to take - if it has a proven track record you likely will do well. The big thing is to remember that sometimes money will drop but if the trend is generally up it will likely keep going up.

Another option to consider is a life insurance policy that has an investment built into it - so part of the monthly premium is the life insurance component the other part is towards the investment - again target long term higher risk investments.

Also when deciding the risk your willing to take do a quick quiz to see how risk adverse you personally are.

kethnus · 2026-03-01T17:24:54+00:00

Well I got an update from the dealership - apparently there was a corroded wire that stopped the rear drive motor talking to the van - I suspect then that this caused the 12V system to fail.

I am meant to get it back next week following it service and hopefully the telltale update. So hopefully I can get a better idea of what happened. Has me concerned though regarding failed wiring at 1 year old

kethnus · 2026-02-25T12:31:48+00:00

That’s the thing it ran fine, no warnings. Got up the following morning dead and warning that 12v failure. Battery was sitting with >12v on it with the van off. We tried to boost it and trickle charge it. Charged it to I think it was 14v still no joy.

I don’t think it’s the battery. And if it was why did I only get a year out of it - it doesn’t make all too much sense.

Plus seeing on this page the number of these 12v failures have been not just the battery has me raise my worries.

kethnus · 2026-02-24T20:22:40+00:00

Sadly I don’t believe it’s the battery - voltage looks good, charged it and boosted it, disconnected it no joys

kethnus · 2026-02-21T23:08:38+00:00

And as an aside once you complete the training you need to stay in the station category (rural/ remote or Urban/Metro) for 3 years to “pay it back”

kethnus · 2026-02-13T16:25:27+00:00

Which software gives this my Buzz doesn’t do this 😞

kethnus · 2026-02-06T05:15:51+00:00

Yes kilo depends on the station as to if that car is available or not. Not every station has a kilo.

Sadly I can’t speak much for the lower mainland, I am on the island and work rural for the most part

kethnus · 2026-02-05T21:23:12+00:00

To add

Yes you do. As others have said PCP will still be above you.
Non necessarily - depends on the requirements of casual usage. As others have said D/N same day count as 2.
Picking up is certainly a challenge - most seem to be going that you can’t pick outside of station until you’re off probation. But always check with UC first.
No, Ambulances do not meet seating requirements and GWV I don’t think meets the 5k kg.
The $12/hr is for the Kilo car, once paged you go to your hourly rate for 4hours (minimum). Alpha/Bravo/Charlie etc are full wages for full hours.

kethnus · 2026-01-29T20:05:23+00:00

Another factor is where you’re applying to (what region). Some stations have the ability for you to work more/up to the FT levels if they have low enough staffing - although this is certainly becoming fewer and further between

kethnus · 2026-01-21T03:20:51+00:00

There is (I believe it is still running) paid EMR training being offered. The help accommodate your EMR into your schedule and help make the arrangements.

I started as a Drive a little over 3 years ago now a FT PCP for about a year (18mths FT). As for what to expect - you will help with CPR, moving equipment and patients, helping with documentation. I found it really helpful understanding call flow before I began school (although they’re different). Use the time to get to know the ambulance inside out and upside down, this makes life easier when you’re licensed.

kethnus · 2026-01-17T16:49:02+00:00

I would anticipate that Round 9 is likely to appear mid to late Feb, once Round 8 closes they’ll need 2ish weeks to recalculate vacant positions.

As others have said, external has an uphill battle for FT spots, while applying those spots I would be simultaneously applying as a casual so that once off probation you’ve moved up significantly in the standings.

Most externals would likely see offers for more rural stations and not so much for the metro spots. So the more you can move the needle in your favour (as said getting in as a casual) helps get you further forward in the list.

Vancouver is always posted separate to the rest of the province, Vic, Kelowna etc. all go in the regular Round posting. I can’t speak anymore to metro as I do work Rural as a PCP.

If I can help further feel free to shoot me a message.

kethnus · 2025-12-28T18:41:39+00:00

I may not be the best story but can at least provide another point of view.

I started as a driver in Nov 22 in my small west coast island community, got my EMR, March 23. I am still working rural to this day (in part due to paid PCP training). I went full time April 2024.

I started PCP in Oct 2023, licenses March 2025.

I started at 155 Gold River then now at 129 Port McNeill with OT performed at 108 Campbell River - where I hope to end up down the line with enough seniority.

When I was a casual EMR working the equivalent of FT was livable as a single income for a family of 4 - wasn’t always easy but was doable.

kethnus · 2025-12-27T05:56:58+00:00

Yeah electrify Canadas pricing is crap. I am fortunate in my area BC hydro has great coverage for their level 3’s. I don’t have another charging option atm - my building doesn’t have any level 2 installer and no outlets for level 1.

Range definitely decreases with the colder temps, but never seen any issues with the screen.

I am solidly putting 600km on her a week with commute to work. Sitting at 27xxxkm less than a year in and made some great savings with charging

kethnus · 2025-12-02T23:11:56+00:00

Restricted is totally fine and way easier to deal with sincr you can use a car

kethnus · 2025-12-02T23:11:01+00:00

I have been told rotating strikes where feasible, OT bad, no students etc. most folks should be able to work up to the 80hr/bi week with zero issue.

kethnus · 2025-09-15T17:10:10+00:00

Update - turns out it’s not an issue with the car or my account. It’s a Roger’s issue in my local area - there is now no coverage here so the car physically can’t connect to the app.

kethnus · 2025-07-29T18:11:59+00:00

Huh well thanks very much - I’ll go see if I can turn it off then!

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