I'm just curious, have any of you guys gone from big city private agencies to small rural ones? I moved states, and I'm happy I came to Tucson AZ but there's basically only one (non FD) 911 agency out here and honestly, I'm really struggling working here. My scope of practice is massive compared to what it was in CA, as a basic I can start IVs, give Albuterol, duonebs, advanced airways, etc. The problem is I only get one, maybe two calls per shift now. At my old agency in LA/OC I used to run 5 on a slow day, but we could easily go over 10. I hated working there, but I miss the city a lot. I'm ..read more

I’m 24 in two months and being a paramedic has always been a dream of mine but I just never pursued I’m tired of working in retail and office jobs and I’m highly considering signing up for a EMT course here in SOCAL and starting my journey. If you have any advice please share. Is it even worth it? submitted by /u/PollutionHoliday9020 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

*driving like a manic and yelling at people on the road* "this is 2-10 with a 42 y/o female, code three" "Cassie, I lost the pulse, I'm starting compressions now" "Ben, what are you even doing back there?" "Oh, you wanna come take over? I can drive." "She's not going room temp on my watch." *almost runs over a kid while driving like a maniac* "who flips off an ambulance??" The cringe in this movie's dialogue has far exceeded my expectations submitted by /u/lislejoyeuse [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi everyone, I'm a 25M Paramedic and I'm looking for any reasonable explanation/hypothesis for the presentation of a patient I treated recently. I was dispatched to 44M who was delivering mail when he became unresponsive and was to be in cardiac arrest. This was witnessed by the homeowners of the residence. I live in a rural area, so when I got on scene, CPR was in progress and was initiated by volunteer first responders. Althought the patient was apneic, the patient had a strong carotid pulse, sinus tachycardia around 130/140 bpm. The patient was not responsive to painful stimuli. Being that ..read more

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Considering making a move in the next couple of years. Does anyone have some good info on working in MI? Some of my questions are below? *what is generally considered competitive pay? * Is EMS largely third service/fire based/private? * does the state offer progressive protocols for medics? * is Ems viewed as transport or actual professionals? * Do you make enough to support your family? * do you recommend any areas or departments to apply to? Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/wicker_basket22 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Just want some things to keep in mind while I go from small car to tall box. submitted by /u/Dry-humor-mus [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Title basically. Let my national Lapse and now I’m moving states. Was crazy burnt out and thought I was done with this field but I found the love the love again and want to return to fire in my home state. Only now, I have put myself in an even shittier spot. Ahhhh…. Live and learn I guess submitted by /u/z3ktrin [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I’m IO all the way on a arrest why waste time submitted by /u/OkEntertainment6235 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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