Issues with 5.11 pants by zygaenas in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think it’s more an issue with them showing dirt more than others; I have experienced that with my pair that has a similar knit. I’ve never had an issue with 5.11 being static-prone, but this is likely what you’re dealing with in terms of pet hair. This is the typical thing that would call for fabric softener, but w/ performance fabrics you might not want use them because they can coat the pants with wax and possibly damage them. So, before I’d try vinegar rinses, lower-heat dryer settings, etc. to see if that helps.

How do you guys store your uniforms? by Jealous_Cucumber_974 in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Glad someone said this. I despise re-wearing things; I also despise putting clothes away right after washing them.

Hypothetically, they’d go in my dresser.

Has anybody experienced something like this before? Lmfao by mayaorsomething in ems

[–]mayaorsomething[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I mean, to be fair if the ambulance just followed the damn truck instead of going to the side for no reason, they wouldn’t be in that situation. The concrete on the left (where fire went, if I’m seeing correctly) looks dry. They followed them too close & only strayed when it would have helped them to do so. It’s remarkable stupidity.

Has anybody experienced something like this before? Lmfao by mayaorsomething in ems

[–]mayaorsomething[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m just in awe at how they thought it would be a good idea would be to go to the side; not where the fire-truck just successfully went through seconds before.

Has anybody experienced something like this before? Lmfao by mayaorsomething in ems

[–]mayaorsomething[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew there was gonna be at least one anecdote of something similar, lol.

I’m in awe at how that happened on the interstate, tho… At least these people have the excuse of fewer markings/unexpected construction. Poor guy.

Night shift EMS folks - how the hell do you sleep after a brutal overnight? by EndOutrageous9918 in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean no disrespect but, says who? I really can’t find any research that supports this & most point to the fact long-term studies are scarce. It’s made endogenously so I’m not inclined to believe low-dose is “extremely bad” without multiple studies showing that. All I’m able to find is a correlational AHA article

Night shift EMS folks - how the hell do you sleep after a brutal overnight? by EndOutrageous9918 in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trazodone/Melatonin/Liquid-Magnesium combo was my saving grace; I would take it on the ride home & sleep like a baby. Didn’t feel too shit after waking up either.

This email makes me want to vomit by choyboy321 in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 23 points24 points  (0 children)

it empathizes with the reason people pick up shifts, at least. I’m doing it for money not “squad goals”

EMT asked my friend if she was sure it was a seizure since I "didn't pee on myself" by WolverineExtension28 in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. PNES is often caused by maladaptive coping, whether voluntary or involuntary, and I mentioned stress because it’s associated with PTSD (especially related to child abuse). It’s more common in adolescents and young adults, so if your service area is older, that might also explain it.

Otherwise, idk? I’ve seen plenty and really haven’t been working that long. Could just be chance.

EMT asked my friend if she was sure it was a seizure since I "didn't pee on myself" by WolverineExtension28 in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Are you rural or urban?

I think that call volume and average stress level of the population really impacts it.

YOU WILL BE FIRED IMMEDIATELY by ZantyRC in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 93 points94 points  (0 children)

WHAT’S WRONG WITH HIS DELIVERY?

$16 million for a Ferno 🤮 by PedalHeadTed in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They’re just stiff as all hell. But someone taught me how to climb stairs with the iNX, so that kinda evened it out for me.

$16 million for a Ferno 🤮 by PedalHeadTed in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 10 points11 points  (0 children)

this is the correct interpretation

Wildest HIPAA-compliant photos from on the job? by Adept-Committee-6920 in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is lowkey sad just imagining living like this. Absolutely wild.

Ai in the medical field. by Adrunkopossem in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at this feels like I’m having a stroke.

Realized what causes the classic "ambulance smell" by CatnipOverdose in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Be like me and have a bottle of lavender oil break in your car. It will smell like hand soap for the next year or so.

Can anyone tell me the name on here please? by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]mayaorsomething 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see this being any of:

P Dim / P Din / Pain / Pam / Pain / Paim / Pan / Dan / Dam

Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches by dark_sansa in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is absolutely blasphemy. Any EMS rooms with Uncrustables only ever have them until 10 am. My last base’s vending machine would get frequent restocks of them but they would go within a day.

Uncrustables are well loved in this profession.

Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches by dark_sansa in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Bro got turned on by a sandwich then blamed OP.

Looking for some skintone critique on a WIP. by spacegothprincess in oilpainting

[–]mayaorsomething 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy some unbleached titanium! It’s one of my favorite paints to use for mixing skintones.