RescueKujo

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  1. Posted

    I think that as adults we should be responsible enough to make the right decision whether we are at the corner pub or at the firehouse. If there is alcohol in the blood stream, stay put!

    But the problem is, people don't make the correct decision. And if questioned, most people who are drunk want to fight about it.

    I think that this is just one more case where a Fire Department or Firefighter comes under scrutiny for something unrelated to the Fire Service.

    You're right. All public safety employees are held to a higher standard by the public, since we tend to be in such high profile positions compared to the rest of the community.

  2. Posted

    QUOTE(RC182 @ Jul 15 2007, 10:43 PM)

    Yea, the C-5's and the C-17's are still active, while the C-131 was active during the 50's. The WWII transport was the C-47 Dakota.

    C-17 Globe Master is definatly still in service (The WWII C-17 Super Vega was a 1930's era small craft). The C-17replaced the C-141 Starlifter (think Hanoi Taxi).

    C-5 still in service.

    C-130 still in service (4 engine turbo prop) Also in service as the AC-130 Gunship currently seeing service in Afganistan and Iraq.

    F-16's out of AC and Syracuse have several notable traits.... Single big jet engine, large air intake under piliot, single rudder control surface

    F-15's, F-18's, F-22's all have twin smaller turbofan engine's, twin air intakes on either side of the airframe, and twin rudders in the rear.

    The USAF flew the C-131 from the mid 60's into the early 80's. It was a medium sized twin prop cargo plane. Also, besides the C-47, there was the C-54, which was a 4 engine prop transport.

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    Ok, after 30 minutes of thinking, here's the test.

    #1. Where's EMTBravo from (county can be included)

    #2. Name 2 of the moderators and/or administrators

    #3. List the process on HOW to become a Verified member.

    #4. Are there any other EMTBravo forums?

    #5. What's the most UNUSED link on the forums?

    #6 What's the kid's name in the vid?

    #7 Fill in the blanks "It's always better to _____ to an existing thread than to ______ a new one.

    #8 Who presented the vid?

    #9 Did you watch the video? (answer HONESTLY! :angry: )

    Finally #10 What was the name of the video?

    [For the record, I know the advice "Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.]

    Mike

    Oh Gawd!! I failed! Does that mean I have to give back my verification?? :blink::blink:

  14. Posted · Edited by RescueKujo

    I witness one years ago, when I was driving our Children's Hospital Transport Team. We're in an ER and I hear this guy cussing up a storm. I think someone's going off on the staff, and start paying attention. I watch the staff lead a gentleman who's walking in an unusual way to a gurney. I ask a nurse what's up, she told me his AID was firing almost every 30 seconds. He'd take a couple of steps, it'd go off and you'd hear him yell. It looked like it hurt like hell.

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    Another example -- one post states "I think that what should be regulated is denial by insurance companies of ambulance trips to the ER". Another Great idea, but who is going to pay for it. Perhaps if the majority of stupid Americans would take the time to read their health insurance policies, they would know what is covered and what is not. Insurance companies do not deny claims just to piss people off. They do it because the claim is for a charge that is not covered in that particular policy. So let the government enact more regulations regarding health insurance and no one will have health insurance because the cost will be too high for employers and employees to bear. Right now, government mandates are a large part of the reason why health insurance premiums are so high. If insurance doesn't cover something, what ever happened to paying for the service out of your own pocket?

    Firebuff,

    I have to admit I didn't clarify my position well enough. I should have written when the final diagnosis doesn't meet their standards. Mr. John Q Public can't tell if that upper gastric pain is just whatever he had for dinner or an oncoming MI, and he shouldn't have to. The hospital staff should be the ones to diagnose the patient. All I am saying is if the patient called in good faith with an appropriate chief complaint, the insurance company should not be able to deny the claim(s).

  16. Posted

    If the story about her intoxicated mother sending her out, why isn't she (the mother) being charged with child endangerment? We always hear how children, especially preteens, aren't able to comprehend the consequences of what they are doing wrong. The adult is supposed to be responsible for the child's actions. Maybe CPS should be removing the children (no mention of the sister's age) from this home, even though the home life is oh so respectable :rolleyes::rolleyes:

  18. Posted

    Hospitals used to be charities. Now, there business's. How can Westchester, who's population has increased, lose several hospitals? Why does that happen?

    Seth,

    Here in San Diego County we've lost 8 ERs since I started in EMS in 1989. And the closings were all because they were losing money. 30 minute offload delays are becoming the norm in the county, even in some of the newer ERs that were built with the loss of those ERs in mind.

  20. Posted · Edited by RescueKujo

    I wonder how much of this staffing issue is due to the crew chief from a fire in Washington State being charged with manslaughter in the deaths of his crew in 2001. I'm betting a lot of managers decided to take their retirement rather than face "armchair quarterbacking" by people who weren't involved in the incident or with their crew at the time of a safety incident. And to tell the truth, I don't blame them. Too many people here out west won't accept the fact that you know what happens and structures will be lost in some wildland fires. They expect firefighters to protect every piece of property, and if they die doing it state "well, that's their job".

  21. Posted

    To echo somewhat things that have been posted, anything and anyone can be a threat anymore. No matter how much investigating is done, as long as someone hides their ideologies and beliefs, you cannot identify them as a threat until they do or say something that brings them to the forefront. We as first responders are part of the first line of defense and must remain vigilant at all times.