*****The Official Medics/EMTs/Firefighters..Pt II******

[ryantatarniuk]

Alright, just gonna chime in here and say this

I work in Hospital security, and I've noticed that the EMT's/Paramedics are BY FAR the most pretentious group of Emergency workers. I have no idea why its so bad, but its painful. Firefighters/Cops/Nurses are all good though, just fuking paramedics

[FFD81]

What if they don't carry a K12? What if there was an ignition hazard that made it unsafe to use a saw? What if the fire load in the truck was too large to get to the seat of the fire from the rear?

I don't see a huge problem attacking it the way they did. In a perfect world they wouldn't have needed to hit it from the top like that but maybe there were other circumstances that forced them to do it that way. Operating a hoseline from a ladder is a basic firefighter skill and shouldn't be feared, just looks like nobody was heeling the ladder and he opened the bale all the way.

Like i stated, i am not bashing the firefigther for what he did. He did what he thought was appropriate at the time, and i completely agree with you and your opinions of the senario. Yes that might have been the only option, but unfortunitly it did go wrong... I for one am no where near perfect at what i do on the fire scene. (and off) That is why these videos are a great tool. Not for bashing firefighters, but for training purposes.

I also agree with you and when you state its a basic firefighter skill/task, we also learned to secure the hose line with webbing or some sort of hose strap to secure the hose line in between the rungs for safety purposes before opening up (something also learned in fire school). And I agree with you and footing the ladder ( might be because not everyone on scene was doing their job and/or there were not enough people on scene.. we will never know)

So all in all, he did what he had to do to get the job done. Glad he didnt get hurt during the process...

Alright, just gonna chime in here and say this

I work in Hospital security, and I've noticed that the EMT's/Paramedics are BY FAR the most pretentious group of Emergency workers. I have no idea why its so bad, but its painful. Firefighters/Cops/Nurses are all good though, just fuking paramedics

I agree...

[TheChadster08]

What if they don't carry a K12? What if there was an ignition hazard that made it unsafe to use a saw? What if the fire load in the truck was too large to get to the seat of the fire from the rear?

I don't see a huge problem attacking it the way they did. In a perfect world they wouldn't have needed to hit it from the top like that but maybe there were other circumstances that forced them to do it that way. Operating a hoseline from a ladder is a basic firefighter skill and shouldn't be feared, just looks like nobody was heeling the ladder and he opened the bale all the way.

sht, I would have buried up on that bitch. Would have been fun to burry like in a flash chamber lol

[Truckie44]

Are there any good NREMT-P exam reviews online? Preferably free.
Also I'm looking for a directory of National Registry drugs and dosages.

[Tipys]

Alright, just gonna chime in here and say this

I work in Hospital security, and I've noticed that the EMT's/Paramedics are BY FAR the most pretentious group of Emergency workers. I have no idea why its so bad, but its painful. Firefighters/Cops/Nurses are all good though, just fuking paramedics

I agree and disagree being an ER tech. Nurses can be just as bad if not worse then the Paragods. Most medics are actually quite humble. Most not all. But trauma surgeons are by far the worst and yes this is considering all the additional schooling they do.

[vwbusmike73]

So, kind of a rough couple days lately while off shift (Women, Jesus).

My Captain noticed it while I was on shift, asked me what's up, told him I'm not one to talk about my problems. So what's he do? He says "Well grab the irons and lets get you over this ****."

Needless to say, 2 hours later I feel much better, we need more plugs in our force entry training door, and my Captain made my week.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Are there any good NREMT-P exam reviews online? Preferably free.
Also I'm looking for a directory of National Registry drugs and dosages.

I don't know of any free ones, but I'll vouch for JBLearning.com. It's not free, but it's a quality test prep site.

[TheChadster08]

I don't know of any free ones, but I'll vouch for JBLearning.com. It's not free, but it's a quality test prep site.

That is actually what me and some buddies pitched in to get. I've been using it today. Some questions I don't agree with but they are still good questions.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Looks warm.

[FFD81]

hahaha deffinitly warm. nozzle man looked as if he had a camera on his helmet too. would love too see that angle as well!

[TheChadster08]

Good video. Thats what I like to see, get your ass in there and DO IT!!!!


Pops has been using my helmet cam and had a good one last night. He didn't turn it on before he cut the hole in the roof but got good video of fire rolling out the window while the inside crew was bringing someone out.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Good video. Thats what I like to see, get your ass in there and DO IT!!!!


Pops has been using my helmet cam and had a good one last night. He didn't turn it on before he cut the hole in the roof but got good video of fire rolling out the window while the inside crew was bringing someone out.

Does your dad work for the same department as you? That would be cool as sht.

I wish we were allowed to wear helmet cams. I'd love to have some footage to show my kids someday.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Brief story from ABC news about Highland Park FD:

[TheChadster08]

Does your dad work for the same department as you? That would be cool as sht.

I wish we were allowed to wear helmet cams. I'd love to have some footage to show my kids someday.

Yes and I have an older brother that works the same department.

Pops is actually using my helmet cam. I just like to have it for personal use. sht is cool to see years down the road.

[Tipys]

You guys hear this story.

http://ktla.com/2014/04/29/boy-uses-...#axzz30PK6DFRB

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Yes and I have an older brother that works the same department.
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That's awesome.

You guys hear this story.

http://ktla.com/2014/04/29/boy-uses-...#axzz30PK6DFRB

Manly tears etc etc.

[TheChadster08]

We did fill the boot yesterday and it was awesome.

We are making a good for the number 1 spot.

Helped count money today and I think we did 130k.

Signed up for my national regristry test today. May-14 @ 1pm.

Start ropes course for our USAR program Monday. Can't wait to get this and my test done.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Wow 130k is insane.

I've only taken 1 rope rescue course but I'd definitely like to take more in the future. That stuff is fun as hell. It's so much stuff to remember though, and we barely scratched the surface.

The guys in my department who teach it are so fking good at that stuff, it's mind blowing. Watching them put together complicated rope systems in a matter of a few minutes is crazy impressive.

[TheChadster08]

Once I get through our ropes and structural collapse course I would actually like to take a heavy rescue course (people pinned) and door opening (using of the haligen) but I have NO idea where to look to find those 2.

I'll be able to be our USAR trained within this month so if it all works out, I can work at one of our USAR stations by next month.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Will they transfer you to a heavy rescue if you're a new medic?

It's tough for medics in my department to get on a specialty unit. Not impossible, but definitely requires that you put in some time on a transport unit before trying to make the move.

[TheChadster08]

It will be a specialty team. But I will ride the ambulance, engine or truck just like any other day. Our USAR rig won't move unless its called for or a 2 alarm (or higher) fire.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Cool. We don't have a dedicated USAR team, but we have guys with the training to do so if we developed one.

What's the role of your USAR team on a multiple alarm fire? Do they function like a highly trained RIT?

[TheChadster08]

Cool. We don't have a dedicated USAR team, but we have guys with the training to do so if we developed one.

What's the role of your USAR team on a multiple alarm fire? Do they function like a highly trained RIT?

Yep thats it pretty much is just RIT. I'm sure they take over in case of a collapse but it's just RIT.

Good new for me is since the ropes course is all next week, the structual collapse is the end of May and then hopefully there will be a transfer list out in the begining of june and I can just go to a USAR station off the bat. Would be nice to get a home that I know I'm gonna stay at.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Chinese firefighters fall to their deaths from 13th floor. Damn.

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[TheChadster08]

holy ****.

How did that happen?

No disrespect but I couldn't take that damn screeching for more than a minute.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

holy ****.

How did that happen?

No disrespect but I couldn't take that damn screeching for more than a minute.

Yea my bad, should have warned people to turn off their speakers.


"Qian Lingyun, 23, and Liu Jie, 20, were trying to extinguish a blaze sweeping through an apartment block in Shanghai yesterday when the tragedy happened. According to passers-by, Liu apparently fell from the balcony first after being pushed back by a wall of flame, and Qian had grabbed his hand to try and save him."

[TheChadster08]

Had a good first in fire yesterday. Wish I was wearing my helmet cam cause it was a HEAVY fire load so it was rolling good prior to arrival.

Also had a ff get burned pretty bad yesterday. 2nd and 3rd degree burns to torso and chest. I'l try and get the pictures of his gear. Got caught up off the hose line, called for mayday, truck company pulled him out a window.

[wylerr]

First real wildland fire of the season today approx 26 acres on an old ski resort mix of grass and loose leaf litter carried the fire
approx 26 acres all said and done.

Hey man, first post in this. Are you a volunteer or career FF? And are ya full time wildland or all-risk?

BLM wildland guy myself

[H51]

Gonna be taking the NREMT-B in a week and was wondering what you guys did to prepare for it/tips for it. I've done pretty well in the class and feel like I have a decent understanding of things was wondering what I should do to prepare

[CanardLaque]

is it better to take the EMT class at a community college or a university?
I checked both and the classes at CC are not always available every semester.
The one at the university is 1000 dollars but it's always empty...

I don't care to much about the $$ but is it the same thing as a CC?