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11-15-2012, 18:48
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Location: The North Star State
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Wake Up!
Man I know this isn't a site dedicated to Fire/EMS but there is next to nothing going on in this part of the site. I'm a First Responder and currently in college for Pre-Med, what about the rest of you guys?
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11-16-2012, 05:32
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lewisburg, OH
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I am a First Responder as well and my wife is an Intermediate.
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11-16-2012, 05:57
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Omaha
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I've been a firefighter/medic for almost 15 years now. 
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"First it's pretty tires, then it's pretty guns...next thing you know, you're shavin' your beard and wearin' capri pants" Si Robertson.
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11-16-2012, 10:06
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Location: The North Star State
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Spectacular, I'm glad to see some action on this part of the forum! Good to know there are people that carry and have the training treat themselves and others in the event of a conflict. Also, I must thank you guys for all th work you do in your communities!
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11-16-2012, 10:11
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Senior Member
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Location: Lewisburg, OH
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I am a believer in helping those in need, but also not becoming a victim, or letting those I love become one either. Sadly we are usually the last ones thought of until we are needed.
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"No greater wrong can ever be done than to put a good man at the mercy of evil, while telling him not to defend himself or his fellows. In no way can the success of evil be made more sure" TR
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11-16-2012, 10:43
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Location: The North Star State
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I am a believer in helping those in need, but also not becoming a victim, or letting those I love become one either. Sadly we are usually the last ones thought of until we are needed.
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If that isn't the truth... Well spoken, I'm not yet of age to have my CCW but I will get it once I can because I am of the same mindset that you are.
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11-16-2012, 11:16
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lewisburg, OH
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I always tell people to get the ccw even if you don't plan to carry...... you can always choose not to carry, but without a ccw you have no LEGAL choice.
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"No greater wrong can ever be done than to put a good man at the mercy of evil, while telling him not to defend himself or his fellows. In no way can the success of evil be made more sure" TR
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11-16-2012, 11:21
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Firefighter/paramedic here
Austin via o hub
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11-16-2012, 14:08
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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A big 'ole thanks to you'all who clean up the "messes", people like me leave...
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11-16-2012, 14:14
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Inactive/Banned
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Waco, Texas
Posts: 3,813
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Medic here. Will be 20 years next month as a volly firefighter but not as active as I used to be. Mainly being a full-time medic and reserve police, and that keeps me busy as it is.
Sent from my Federation issued communicator.
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Glock 22 (LWD .357 Sig barrel), Glock 27, Colt M4
Black Rifle Club member #224 Lone Star Glocker #134
NREMT-Paramedic TCCC Instructor
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11-16-2012, 14:30
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Location: The North Star State
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This is really great to see all you guys posting on here I hope it continues. Good to see all of these emergency service providers on here.
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11-16-2012, 16:50
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Silver Membership
FF/Paramedic
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Savannah, GA
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Firefighter paramedic x7 years. (EMS certification progressively upgraded over that time frame to what I am now). I work as a paid fire medic in GA. Looking to go part time on the ambulance again.
I agree. This forum has been dead the past few months.
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Next to creating a life, the finest thing a man can do is save one. - Abraham Lincoln
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11-16-2012, 17:52
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Inactive/Banned
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It comes and goes, just like 911 calls.
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Glock 22 (LWD .357 Sig barrel), Glock 27, Colt M4
Black Rifle Club member #224 Lone Star Glocker #134
NREMT-Paramedic TCCC Instructor
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11-17-2012, 15:39
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Geezer Boomer
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: El Paso
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You had to yell just when I was getting some sleep. Never fails.
Retired EMT-I, RN Trauma Nurse Specialist. Nursing pays better, but I'm more proud of "doing it in the streets." About 30 or more years total. Need to go back and do the math I guess.
FWIW: I remember being excited about upgrading from Lifepack 2 to Lifepack 4's. Contrary to rumors, Lifepack 2's were NOT coal fired. That was the Lifepack 1.
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Last edited by Paul53; 11-17-2012 at 15:44..
Reason: Because. Just because.
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11-21-2012, 03:47
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Virginia
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Originally Posted by Paul53
You had to yell just when I was getting some sleep. Never fails.
Retired EMT-I, RN Trauma Nurse Specialist. Nursing pays better, but I'm more proud of "doing it in the streets." About 30 or more years total. Need to go back and do the math I guess.
FWIW: I remember being excited about upgrading from Lifepack 2 to Lifepack 4's. Contrary to rumors, Lifepack 2's were NOT coal fired. That was the Lifepack 1.
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11-17-2012, 20:09
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: The North Star State
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You had to yell just when I was getting some sleep. Never fails.
Retired EMT-I, RN Trauma Nurse Specialist. Nursing pays better, but I'm more proud of "doing it in the streets." About 30 or more years total. Need to go back and do the math I guess.
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First off: Lol to the first sentence. Secondly, that it quite the track record for sure. I'm an aspiring trauma surgeon and complete greenhorn (minus my responder training and minor aid with an MVA and a seizure victim) I'm sure you have a wealth of knowledge for someone such as myself.
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11-17-2012, 21:02
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Geezer Boomer
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: El Paso
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Originally Posted by Med-Defense
First off: Lol to the first sentence. Secondly, that it quite the track record for sure. I'm an aspiring trauma surgeon and complete greenhorn (minus my responder training and minor aid with an MVA and a seizure victim) I'm sure you have a wealth of knowledge for someone such as myself.
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Worked in a teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center in El Paso. Could always tell those who had some basic experience. Patient has some FLB's (funny looking beats) on the monitor and the book smart resident starts ordering drugs and shocks. The resident with street experience says"how about if I re-attach this wire first." Happens a lot.
Also, every nurse, doctor, and patient can teach you something new. Look forward to that! If you ever get to the point where you are a know it all, you can't learn anything new, and you'll be dangerous.
Good luck, do the best you can at whatever level you're at. I may need you.
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Last edited by Paul53; 11-17-2012 at 21:04..
Reason: Just because, all right?
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11-18-2012, 07:54
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Location: The North Star State
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If you ever get to the point where you are a know it all, you can't learn anything new, and you'll be dangerous.
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Not the first time I've heard that before. So very true, and honestly in this field (you know better than most) all aspects are ever changing.
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11-19-2012, 20:59
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Firefighter/paramedic for just about 13 years. In private amublances for 12 years before that. Volunteer FF from 82 till 99. Fun stuff.
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11-20-2012, 09:46
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Firefighter/paramedic for just about 13 years. In private amublances for 12 years before that. Volunteer FF from 82 till 99. Fun stuff.
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Tons of experience! Not a lot of new guys chiming in here, just these veterans.
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11-20-2012, 09:58
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Broward County, Florida
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FF/Medic here...I used to post more now I just lurk! Too much controversy and I'm a simple man. I always have a good story or two but lack the pictures
Should be wrenching instead of using TapaTalk
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11-20-2012, 10:09
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I've noticed that since I've been a member...
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11-20-2012, 15:12
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Lifetime Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,474
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Originally Posted by Med-Defense
Tons of experience! Not a lot of new guys chiming in here, just these veterans.
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I'll chime in. I finish EMT basic next month.
Sent from my Sprint Milky Way Galaxy S...
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I'm a newbie. Always have been, always will be...
"Fire up the roof."
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Remember every day that you don't train or workout, a bad guy does.
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Formerly gollbladder13
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11-20-2012, 15:26
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Geezer Boomer
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: El Paso
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Cool! What part of the country you in? Career plans?
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Not all who wander are lost.
Last edited by Paul53; 11-22-2012 at 22:23..
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11-20-2012, 19:53
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Lifetime Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Wisconsin
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Cool! What aprt of the country you in? Career plans?
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Southeast Wisconsin. Career goals are actually to be a cop (I was one for a while) or see how things work out on the fire end of things. Either way, just want to help people.
Sent from my Sprint Milky Way Galaxy S...
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I'm a newbie. Always have been, always will be...
"Fire up the roof."
Quote:
Originally Posted by k9medic
Remember every day that you don't train or workout, a bad guy does.
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