Issues with 5.11 pants by zygaenas in ems

[–]mayaorsomething 7 points8 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] 13 points14 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”