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Venom is the same strength. In point of fact, juveniles are not more aggressive, but lack experience, so they will react more quickly to insult. They are also more difficult to identify and given their small size, people often don't take them seriously. Crotalids are 'upland vipers' preferring dry rocky areas as far from human habitation as possible. Snakes will avoid humans whenever possible. Snake/human interaction is invariably the result of a snake being cornered and threatened.
Let us go back to the story. It started with a glue trap. There were mice. The snake was in the garage because there were mice in the garage. Snakes go after dinner, not people. If you've got rodents, sooner or later, you'll have snakes. They are the best mouse trap on earth. They are silent, re-setting mobile mouse removers that turn mice into tiny biodegradable pellets and never have to be emptied. Mice can smell a snake in the house and won't nest there. If you keep chickens, a rat snake is your best friend.
What people fail to recognize is how important snakes are for rodent control. Especially in the Northeast, without snakes and their unique ability to get into the smallest of places, rodent populations would explode. Lyme disease represents a much larger threat for disability than snake bites. While I've never handled rattlesnakes, as they are protected in New York, I can tell you copperheads are gentle, docile creatures. The only time I've been bitten was by a juvenile when I screwed up while relocating the little guy.. It hurts, you get over it.

Yes, really. " I had him sitting there for several days thinking it was just a harmless variety of snake...." That is leaving an animal to suffer. It does not protect your family. I do not question that a rattlesnake does not belong in a house and one caught in a trap like that needs to be euthanized.
That said, it is a sentient being who was near death and terrified. You could have dispatched it with a shovel, ended its misery and made your family and your trash safer. To claim it was necessary to watch it suffer to protect your family is foolish.

Absolutely disgraceful. There is no excuse to leave an animal to suffer, throw it out alive and then use it for entertainment. You should be ashamed.

Absolutely disgraceful. There is no excuse to leave an animal to suffer, throw it out alive and then use it for entertainment. You should be ashamed.

Let us remember that the difference between a revolution and a rebellion is whether or not it is successful. It is probably dirty down there and there are probably a few scruffy characters. In any group there will be those whose intentions are self serving. A careful reading of history will show the founding fathers were not saints either. I am continually amazed that so many people think the problem is that the rich aren't rich enough or that making them richer will mean better crumbs falling from the table for the rest of us. 'Trickle down' is fine for body fluids but makes for poor economic policy.
Protest is not just a part of the American fabric, it IS the American fabric. Free people standing up and saying "This is wrong, there has to be a better way." has been the foundation upon which this country is built. The established order makes the most of their power, sends in troops, the protesters push back, the courts interpret the rules. On a good day, no one gets hurt in the process. Life goes on. I think it's a great system. A life without protest would be like.... communism?
So, thank you to the system for keeping us safe and thank you to the protesters who remind us that there is a better way and that we need to find it.

Let us remember that the difference between a revolution and a rebellion is whether or not it is successful. It is probably dirty down there and there are probably a few scruffy characters. In any group there will be those whose intentions are self serving. A careful reading of history will show the founding fathers were not saints either. I am continually amazed that so many people think the problem is that the rich aren't rich enough or that making them richer will mean better crumbs falling from the table for the rest of us. 'Trickle down' is fine for body fluids but makes for poor economic policy.
Protest is not just a part of the American fabric, it IS the American fabric. Free people standing up and saying "This is wrong, there has to be a better way." has been the foundation upon which this country is built. The established order makes the most of their power, sends in troops, the protesters push back, the courts interpret the rules. On a good day, no one gets hurt in the process. Life goes on. I think it's a great system. A life without protest would be like.... communism?
So, thank you to the system for keeping us safe and thank you to the protesters who remind us that there is a better way and that we need to find it.

Let us remember that the difference between a revolution and a rebellion is whether or not it is successful. It is probably dirty down there and there are probably a few scruffy characters. In any group there will be those whose intentions are self serving. A careful reading of history will show the founding fathers were not saints either. I am continually amazed that so many people think the problem is that the rich aren't rich enough or that making them richer will mean better crumbs falling from the table for the rest of us. 'Trickle down' is fine for body fluids but makes for poor economic policy.
Protest is not just a part of the American fabric, it IS the American fabric. Free people standing up and saying "This is wrong, there has to be a better way." has been the foundation upon which this country is built. The established order makes the most of their power, sends in troops, the protesters push back, the courts interpret the rules. On a good day, no one gets hurt in the process. Life goes on. I think it's a great system. A life without protest would be like.... communism?
So, thank you to the system for keeping us safe and thank you to the protesters who remind us that there is a better way and that we need to find it.

I gotta say....I'm a little disappointed to read some of the comments that are written here. Why are we so excited to see this movement broken up? You don't have to agree with everything they're saying or rallying for down there. You also don't have to like the people who are doing it, BUT it's nice to see a little activism. It's nice to see people pushing back against the establishment because it's our constitutional right. The basis of this action is very similar to the founding of this country. Lets not be so quick to get excited that they're being "shut down".
I don't like a bunch of leaches and do nothings, but I also don't like some CEO's salary increasing 23% while his company sheds 10,000 jobs or the bank he runs won't lend money to the honest working man. The balance of power and wealth in this country is more lopsided than it's ever been.
Remember, if you're a civil servant (as I am)or any other Union worker, these protesters are your friend! They like you. They want you to make more money and be taxed less. The people that they're rallying against want to reduce your pension because it's too lucrative. They want to close firehouses because they'll never need you. They want to ship jobs to India because it'll leave them more money to pay themselves.
Look, it's probably about time they shut down this camp-site and cleaned up the park which must be a disaster. However, lets not be so quick to jump for joy at the end of a protest that has the working man's ideals in mind.

A doctor at WMC thought enough of a call that he called my agency to say something. I passed it along to the crew, but it's worth mentioning. It was a busy day and the call description didn't warrant a medic, but someone on scene thought that it did and called for one, then got on the radio to update the medic. The patient was packaged and ready to go. The decision was made to go to the medical center and no one complained. It was a smooth ride with good help in the back. Everyone chipped in, worked together and the result was solid, professional, compassionate care.
It was a low anxiety call--no heroics--but at the same time, it was a low anxiety call because everyone stepped up to do their job. Some days we forget how important teamwork and attitude can be. And then there are moments like this one, when it all comes together because half a dozen people are trained and dedicated and put the patient first.
So thank you Mahopac Falls. You guys did a really nice job out there.

A doctor at WMC thought enough of a call that he called my agency to say something. I passed it along to the crew, but it's worth mentioning. It was a busy day and the call description didn't warrant a medic, but someone on scene thought that it did and called for one, then got on the radio to update the medic. The patient was packaged and ready to go. The decision was made to go to the medical center and no one complained. It was a smooth ride with good help in the back. Everyone chipped in, worked together and the result was solid, professional, compassionate care.
It was a low anxiety call--no heroics--but at the same time, it was a low anxiety call because everyone stepped up to do their job. Some days we forget how important teamwork and attitude can be. And then there are moments like this one, when it all comes together because half a dozen people are trained and dedicated and put the patient first.
So thank you Mahopac Falls. You guys did a really nice job out there.

A doctor at WMC thought enough of a call that he called my agency to say something. I passed it along to the crew, but it's worth mentioning. It was a busy day and the call description didn't warrant a medic, but someone on scene thought that it did and called for one, then got on the radio to update the medic. The patient was packaged and ready to go. The decision was made to go to the medical center and no one complained. It was a smooth ride with good help in the back. Everyone chipped in, worked together and the result was solid, professional, compassionate care.
It was a low anxiety call--no heroics--but at the same time, it was a low anxiety call because everyone stepped up to do their job. Some days we forget how important teamwork and attitude can be. And then there are moments like this one, when it all comes together because half a dozen people are trained and dedicated and put the patient first.
So thank you Mahopac Falls. You guys did a really nice job out there.

If you're so fantastic, then why is your dog dead?

It's only a name. Can a fire department call themselves volunteer if they hire services like EMT's, or drivers? Heavens, we've been paying for services for years. We pay someone to clean the buildings, to service the rigs-- and a working rig is just as important to EMS as the EMT-- we pay someone to bill.... I think my home corps was even getting the rigs professionally detailed for parades for a while.
Does billing or staffing define volunteer? Perhaps it is time to call ourselves 'profits' or 'not for profits', though that said, I think most 'profits' aren't making much and most 'not for profits' are raking it in.
Whatever they call themselves, Brewster made a decision that puts patient care ahead of ego or tradition and for this they should be applauded. I am with those who wonder how this will affect mutual aid, however.

It's only a name. Can a fire department call themselves volunteer if they hire services like EMT's, or drivers? Heavens, we've been paying for services for years. We pay someone to clean the buildings, to service the rigs-- and a working rig is just as important to EMS as the EMT-- we pay someone to bill.... I think my home corps was even getting the rigs professionally detailed for parades for a while.
Does billing or staffing define volunteer? Perhaps it is time to call ourselves 'profits' or 'not for profits', though that said, I think most 'profits' aren't making much and most 'not for profits' are raking it in.
Whatever they call themselves, Brewster made a decision that puts patient care ahead of ego or tradition and for this they should be applauded. I am with those who wonder how this will affect mutual aid, however.

It's only a name. Can a fire department call themselves volunteer if they hire services like EMT's, or drivers? Heavens, we've been paying for services for years. We pay someone to clean the buildings, to service the rigs-- and a working rig is just as important to EMS as the EMT-- we pay someone to bill.... I think my home corps was even getting the rigs professionally detailed for parades for a while.
Does billing or staffing define volunteer? Perhaps it is time to call ourselves 'profits' or 'not for profits', though that said, I think most 'profits' aren't making much and most 'not for profits' are raking it in.
Whatever they call themselves, Brewster made a decision that puts patient care ahead of ego or tradition and for this they should be applauded. I am with those who wonder how this will affect mutual aid, however.

First, it most certainly is a dig at individuals who participate in ART's. If you're going to put it out there, stand by what you've said, or be human about it and apologise.
Second, know what you are talking about. //www.empiresart.com/ These are RESPONSE teams, not rescue or field teams. The intent is to plan in advance of disasters so that facilities that may be appropriate for sheltering can be identified and the logistics worked out prior to the emergency. The intent specifically is so that rescue of pets or their people can be avoided.
Your assumption that EMS and ARTs are mutually exclusive or even related is not substantiated. Neither is your assertion correct about government priorities.
Third, if you have chest pain and my cats are about drown...... take aspirin and call me back in the morning.

And Garden Clubs... What is WRONG with those women?

If you're so fantastic, then why is your dog dead?

I think any new EMT has gone through the same emotions, fears and thought process you are going through currently. I do have to say however that if you have passed the NYS EMT-B class you have displayed the minimum number of qualification required to earn you your brand new certification, congratulations. With that knowledge in mind, remember, in passing the test, the state has certified that they believe you capable of properly treating a patient within the EMT-Bs scope of practice. Essentially, you should already know everything you need to know to properly and effectively do your job to standard. Brushing up in the back of the rig wont help you immobilize an extremity any better than practice, brushing up wont decide for h your O2 flow rate, brushing up wont help you properly manage and treat your patient. The good news is however, you should know all this material. You may not feel comfortable now sitting in your living room thinking about it, but when push does come to shove, you should be able to fall back on your training and do everything you should be doing without even thinking. If you don't believe me, try running through situations with your training officer or at home with your family...I would bet money you do your job fine 99/100 times. Remember, you are trained to do this, you have the skills, knowledge and motivation...you are just lacking the experience, and experience comes with time.
I leave you with a little anecdote. I have been an EMT-B for two years. After running on rescue squads, ambulance corps and fire departments as an EMT for a year and half, I moved to Puerto Rico for the summer. When I got back, I had not practiced EMS in 4 months. I left in May got back in August, about a week after I got back, as we were squaring gear away in the house from an AFA, an extremely serious MVA occurred down the road. Since I was the most experienced EMT (yes, I know at a year and half its hard to call me experienced) I ended up as the primary EMT on the primary ambulance assigned the highest priority patient. The patient was the driver of a van involved in a 2 car head on MVA found unresponsive outside of the van. Even though I had been away for 4 months not practicing my skills, I was able to do my job autonomically, I, much like you will be able to do, was able to fall back onto my training, skills and experiences and manage the scene and the patient effectively. Obvious this was a load and go patient so the medic, me and the crew didnt even have time to get a name let alone sit around thinking about our treatment. We acted, we did what we were trained to do, and so will you. Besides the medic who came later and my driver, my other crew member was an EMT-B who received his card in the mail less than two weeks beforehand. He remarked to me after the call, he don't know what happened or how he did it, but some how he was not only to do his job, he was able to do his job well. In fact we were both told by our chief and the medic that he did a great job. When it comes time to do your job, have no doubts that you will do it fine. You are trained and skilled, you have the knowledge and the desire, you just need to be given the opportunity to stretch your sea legs and do your job too.
Plain and simple, you can't be expected to know everything and you can't be expected to be perfect every time. Give yourself a chance to get your bearings and head on straight. Once you have tech'ed a few calls you will realize that you are more competent than you think, it just takes practice, patience and time.

Here's a thought. Cut a wire and see who shows up to fix it.

Here's a thought. Cut a wire and see who shows up to fix it.

Here's a thought. Cut a wire and see who shows up to fix it.

Here's a thought. Cut a wire and see who shows up to fix it.

Here's a thought. Cut a wire and see who shows up to fix it.

Here's a thought. Cut a wire and see who shows up to fix it.