*****The Official Medics/EMTs/Firefighters******

[GetHimABodyBag]

Do you guys have any suggestions for additional reading once ive got time after the academy? Not really looking for pleasure reading but more for training purposes.

When you get the fire bug, that is all you want to read, pleasure=training and vice versa!!!

Building Construction for the Fire Service by Francis Brannigan.
Collapse of Burning Buildings by Vincent Dunn
Safety and Survival on the Fireground by Vincent Dunn
Strategy of Firefighting by Vincent Dunn
Random Thoughts by Tom Brennan
Fire Officers Handbook of Tactics by John Norman
Firefighting Principles and Practices by William Clark
Responding to Routine Emergencies by Frank Montagna
Truck Company Operations by John Mittendorf
The Art of Reading Smoke by David Dodson
Fireground Strategies by Anthony Avillo
FDNY Forcible Entry Manual(pdf warning):http://www.vententersearch.com/supplemental/fdny_fe.pdf

Every article by Andrew Fredericks:
Standpipe System Operations:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...ny-basics.html
2 1/2 Inch Handline:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...-handline.html
Long Handlines and Hose Headers:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...e-headers.html
Improving the Quality of your Fire Streams:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...d-streams.html
Return of the Solid Stream:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...id-stream.html
Engine Company Support of RIT/FAST Operations:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...perations.html
Tactical Use of Fire Hydrants:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...-hydrants.html
Observations of the Engine Company:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...e-company.html
Standpipe System Operations:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...dpipe-kit.html
Stretching and Advancing Handlines Part 1:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...es-part-1.html
Stretching and Advancing Handlines Part 2:http://www.fireengineering.com/artic...es-part-2.html

Blogs:
Urban Firefighter Magazine:http://www.urbanfirefighter.com/index.html
Vent Enter Search:http://www.vententersearch.com/

Magazines:
Fire Engineering
Firehouse
WNYF(With New York Firemen)

[GetHimABodyBag]

Attend FDIC if you can

http://www.fdic.com/index.html

[meatjesus]

I didn't think the test was to hard. The audio was something I've never done before but I figured that they would ask about real specific things not just the general concept of the transmissions. The study guide portion was pretty easy, especially with the packet and any type of fire training classes. The math I had some difficulty with but that's not really a surprise for me, I always have some difficulty there. I've heard that you need at least a 90 to get invited to the next step but if you're in the low 90's I wouldn't expect them to get to you. They don't really get to the B and C bands. One of my buddies dad's is a Captain for them. They expect a full academy class of 25 for the first hiring class and they will need to hire a few more academy's because they're low staffed. But the list is only good for a year I believe so I don't think they'll get more than 2 classes, maybe 3.

Great post bro. Thanks for the info. Yea the audio blew my mind. I knew it was there, but still didnt know what do expect. I guess we can just wait and see what we get. Good to hear about that many hires and I wish you luck.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

What was the audio test that you guys are talking about? Sounds different than the standard hearing test?

[wildabeest]

sorry if this is a repost but its a short documentary/movie about EMS in alameda county, CA. It mainly focuses on AMR and its more like an intro video to EMS but its intredasting none the less

LEVEL ZERO - The Movie
http://vimeo.com/4901024

[BalboaTHEbeasT]

What was the audio test that you guys are talking about? Sounds different than the standard hearing test?

The San Diego test had an audio portion where they played 5 radio dispatches and made you answer questions on each of them. It's supposed to test your memory and listening abilities. I've never taken a test with anything like it before. Not really hard, just different.

[epicfail101]

Aware me via pm or post for reps.

Trying to find jobs overseas and or a temp summer position as a hotshot. Finding these jobs are like pulling teeth.

I am a firefighter/medic with about 2 years experience.

Aware a brah.

[raleighwho]

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here is the news story on the lodd
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/201...refighter.html

Hey everybody,

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PLEASE VOTE!!!! LETS GET THIS PIC TO WIN!

[meatjesus]

What was the audio test that you guys are talking about? Sounds different than the standard hearing test?

The San Diego test had an audio portion where they played 5 radio dispatches and made you answer questions on each of them. It's supposed to test your memory and listening abilities. I've never taken a test with anything like it before. Not really hard, just different.

Picture a 15-20 second audio clip. Not crystal clear at all they were playing a radio transmission. One of them kind of went like this...

"Engine 23 on scene at 1223. We are on scene of a small working fire requesting back up. Engine 32 is now on scene at 1232. Engine 23 will lay a line and enter through the south side entrance. Engine 32 will ventilate the structure via access from the north side. The time is now 1242 and engine 23 has found the seat of the fire. blah blah blah


What time did engine 32 arrive on scene?
From what direction did engine 23 make entry?

Sure its easy when you read it, but at the time the clip was going fast and was it was hard to keep track of all the facts. You were not allowed to take notes either. This wasnt exactly what was said but you get the idea. There were a lot of numbers that sounded the same and in my mind they blended together. Probably only managed to get three quarters of them right.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

I got confused just reading all that.

[lotusfreek]

Picture a 15-20 second audio clip. Not crystal clear at all they were playing a radio transmission. One of them kind of went like this...

"Engine 23 on scene at 1223. We are on scene of a small working fire requesting back up. Engine 32 is now on scene at 1232. Engine 23 will lay a line and enter through the south side entrance. Engine 32 will ventilate the structure via access from the north side. The time is now 1242 and engine 23 has found the seat of the fire. blah blah blah


What time did engine 32 arrive on scene?
From what direction did engine 23 make entry?

Sure its easy when you read it, but at the time the clip was going fast and was it was hard to keep track of all the facts. You were not allowed to take notes either. This wasnt exactly what was said but you get the idea. There were a lot of numbers that sounded the same and in my mind they blended together. Probably only managed to get three quarters of them right.

I have done a few audio tests. They are tricky as fuk! You just have to find a system to it. 23 1223 S, 32 1232 N. You have to filter out everything but #'s, times and direction. All 4 of the ones I have taken ask about them. Sometimes you get a question about assignments. I failed the first 2 I took, the 3rd I did better and feel like I aced the 4th. All in the system. Don't stress it too much brah. Your next one will be better, your 3rd you will ace (if you ever take that type again). Some of the video tests piss me off more than audio. Done 3 of them and I get into the video and forget to note details.

Now I am just waiting on my Mesa fire written test results to come back. Driving myself crazy... few more days and I should find out.

[blizo843]

911 dispatcher checking in

[matpal]

About to take my paramedic CBT after passing practicals...

Also starting a fire academy. Can anyone recommend a good flashlight? Spent like 3 hours looking and just more confused than ever. Obviously would like to get an extremely bright one, but ones approved for FF that are not right-angled only seem to go to about 120 lumens.

[punksurfer024]

About to take my paramedic CBT after passing practicals...

Also starting a fire academy. Can anyone recommend a good flashlight? Spent like 3 hours looking and just more confused than ever. Obviously would like to get an extremely bright one, but ones approved for FF that are not right-angled only seem to go to about 120 lumens.

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=104

Bright as F***! I assume your looking for a helmet mounted light since you said no go on the right angled lights. I suggest a helmet light, right angle light and a spare light in your bunker pocket..... Flashlights come in handy

Where you live/going to school at?

[matpal]

Thanks, man.

Live about 40 minutes west of St. Louis. Hoping to not have to work in the city as a medic doing only gunshot/stab wounds for more than a year before I can get on somewhere a little less crazy.

[DrCoctopus]

Thanks, man.

Live about 40 minutes west of St. Louis. Hoping to not have to work in the city as a medic doing only gunshot/stab wounds for more than a year before I can get on somewhere a little less crazy.

Age: 33

Right on bro...Are you just getting into the field now? What else have you done in the past?

[patzyy]

Taking health response course next quarter (prerequisites for EMT program, *****. etc)
And will be taking EMT-B in summer.

[Hardnutcheck]

Voted

[matpal]

Age: 33

Right on bro...Are you just getting into the field now? What else have you done in the past?

Yeah, I am a little late to the game for sure. I knew I was in trouble when I was doing my clinicals, and in a room of 10 doctors, I was the oldest one there!

I've owned/ran OmegaSportsSupplements.com for close to 10 years, but things have been tough the last few years and I need a safety net for me and my family.

[punksurfer024]

Yeah, I am a little late to the game for sure. I knew I was in trouble when I was doing my clinicals, and in a room of 10 doctors, I was the oldest one there!

I've owned/ran OmegaSportsSupplements.com for close to 10 years, but things have been tough the last few years and I need a safety net for me and my family.

You let me know if you need help running that business of yours

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

http://www.ems1.com/cardiac-care/art...ay-save-lives/

Incredible stuff in this article.

"The treatment did not prevent heart attacks from occurring, but cut the likelihood of cardiac arrest by 50 percent over patients who did not get the shot. The risk of immediate death also dropped by 50 percent. The effects were visible over the month following the event as well, with patients given the shot 40 percent less likely to die or be hospitalized for heart failure than those who did not. In patients with a certain kind of heart attack in which a coronary artery becomes completely blocked, known as an ST-elevation heart attack, immediate GIK was associated with a 60 percent reduction in cardiac arrest or death."

A combination of glucose, insulin, and potassium (GIK) appears to be changing the game. I know that its too early to make any real conclusions, but those numbers are staggering. Its about time that the AHA and others involved in creating the national standard realized that their fukking drugs dont work.

[meatjesus]

ff reps for my favorite thread.

[Hola Bola]

http://www.ems1.com/cardiac-care/art...ay-save-lives/

Incredible stuff in this article.

"The treatment did not prevent heart attacks from occurring, but cut the likelihood of cardiac arrest by 50 percent over patients who did not get the shot. The risk of immediate death also dropped by 50 percent. The effects were visible over the month following the event as well, with patients given the shot 40 percent less likely to die or be hospitalized for heart failure than those who did not. In patients with a certain kind of heart attack in which a coronary artery becomes completely blocked, known as an ST-elevation heart attack, immediate GIK was associated with a 60 percent reduction in cardiac arrest or death."

A combination of glucose, insulin, and potassium (GIK) appears to be changing the game. I know that its too early to make any real conclusions, but those numbers are staggering. Its about time that the AHA and others involved in creating the national standard realized that their fukking drugs dont work.

Interesting...

Is anyone else's department using pre-hospital therapeutic hypothermia (Code ICE) for cardiac arrests? A year ago when my dept started using it there were only 100 or so EMS providers nationwide using it... in the past year our save % has gone up quite a bit.

http://centerpoint.web1.ehc.com/CPM/...09-CodeIce.pdf

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Interesting...

Is anyone else's department using pre-hospital therapeutic hypothermia (Code ICE) for cardiac arrests? A year ago when my dept started using it there were only 100 or so EMS providers nationwide using it... in the past year our save % has gone up quite a bit.

http://centerpoint.web1.ehc.com/CPM/...09-CodeIce.pdf

My department doesnt use ICE, although the powers that be would definitely like to. The issue here is that none of the hospitals use it, so prehospital use of therapeutic hypothermia is considered a waste of time since the treatment cant continue after transfer of care.

[BroMontana]

Interesting...

Is anyone else's department using pre-hospital therapeutic hypothermia (Code ICE) for cardiac arrests? A year ago when my dept started using it there were only 100 or so EMS providers nationwide using it... in the past year our save % has gone up quite a bit.

http://centerpoint.web1.ehc.com/CPM/...09-CodeIce.pdf

We carry induction kits on our trucks. Although unless we happen to get a code at the beginning of our shift and actually get ROSC, they tend to get warm. I've personally only seen it used once in the field. Mostly due to are transport times usually being short.

[GetHimABodyBag]

whew thank goodness!

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

whew thank goodness!

Holy sht. Heads up move by the red hat.

[punksurfer024]

Interesting...

Is anyone else's department using pre-hospital therapeutic hypothermia (Code ICE) for cardiac arrests? A year ago when my dept started using it there were only 100 or so EMS providers nationwide using it... in the past year our save % has gone up quite a bit.

http://centerpoint.web1.ehc.com/CPM/...09-CodeIce.pdf

We have been using code ice for a while now (somewhere around two years).

[BalboaTHEbeasT]

http://www.ems1.com/cardiac-care/art...ay-save-lives/

Incredible stuff in this article.

"The treatment did not prevent heart attacks from occurring, but cut the likelihood of cardiac arrest by 50 percent over patients who did not get the shot. The risk of immediate death also dropped by 50 percent. The effects were visible over the month following the event as well, with patients given the shot 40 percent less likely to die or be hospitalized for heart failure than those who did not. In patients with a certain kind of heart attack in which a coronary artery becomes completely blocked, known as an ST-elevation heart attack, immediate GIK was associated with a 60 percent reduction in cardiac arrest or death."

A combination of glucose, insulin, and potassium (GIK) appears to be changing the game. I know that its too early to make any real conclusions, but those numbers are staggering. Its about time that the AHA and others involved in creating the national standard realized that their fukking drugs dont work.

I've heard that Lido works better than Amiodarone, but the makers on Amiodarone signed a fat check over to AHA and that's why Lido is being phased out of ACLS. God bless America.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

I've heard that Lido works better than Amiodarone, but the makers on Amiodarone signed a fat check over to AHA and that's why Lido is being phased out of ACLS. God bless America.

I found this article about GIK which really makes it look like its not as awesome as i previously thought. The numbers in this study arent anywhere close to the ones in the article i posted yesterday.

http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/ear....2012.426.full

Yea most of the experienced people i ask say that Lido works much better, ive never used it in an ACS patient though so i dunno. We all know that EMS is driven by money so i wouldnt be surprised. Amio kinda sucks anyway since its needs to be pushed slowly, and if the vial gets dropped or shaken it gets foamy.