Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Because oxygen is a prescription drug that should be administered by a trained and/or certified provider. Similarly, coronary artery bypass graft operations are not a bad thing, but they should be done by trained licensed professionals. *grin* -Wes Ogilvie, MPA, JD, EMT-B Austin, Texas Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Because oxygen is a prescription drug that should be administered by a trained and/or certified provider. Similarly, coronary artery bypass graft operations are not a bad thing, but they should be done by trained licensed professionals. *grin* -Wes Ogilvie, MPA, JD, EMT-B Austin, Texas Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Because oxygen is a prescription drug that should be administered by a trained and/or certified provider. Similarly, coronary artery bypass graft operations are not a bad thing, but they should be done by trained licensed professionals. *grin* -Wes Ogilvie, MPA, JD, EMT-B Austin, Texas Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 So I would take it that the Fire Fighter is not a trained/Certified EMT? Why are the fire fighters responding if they are not contacted by someone? So many questions. So few answers. ExLngHrn@... wrote: Because oxygen is a prescription drug that should be administered by a trained and/or certified provider. Similarly, coronary artery bypass graft operations are not a bad thing, but they should be done by trained licensed professionals. *grin* -Wes Ogilvie, MPA, JD, EMT-B Austin, Texas Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 So I would take it that the Fire Fighter is not a trained/Certified EMT? Why are the fire fighters responding if they are not contacted by someone? So many questions. So few answers. ExLngHrn@... wrote: Because oxygen is a prescription drug that should be administered by a trained and/or certified provider. Similarly, coronary artery bypass graft operations are not a bad thing, but they should be done by trained licensed professionals. *grin* -Wes Ogilvie, MPA, JD, EMT-B Austin, Texas Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 So I would take it that the Fire Fighter is not a trained/Certified EMT? Why are the fire fighters responding if they are not contacted by someone? So many questions. So few answers. ExLngHrn@... wrote: Because oxygen is a prescription drug that should be administered by a trained and/or certified provider. Similarly, coronary artery bypass graft operations are not a bad thing, but they should be done by trained licensed professionals. *grin* -Wes Ogilvie, MPA, JD, EMT-B Austin, Texas Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 The oxygen extraction ratio for a healthy human is between 0.2 and 0.3 (20-30%). Thus, we have a large capacity to meet excess demand. This, or course, diminishes with disease. So, instead of putting oxygen on a 12-year-old skateboarder with a Colle's fracture, save it for the 76-year-old with CHF. While oxygen is benign for the most part, there is cost involved. It can add to an explosion hazard. It is uncomfortable at high-flows and can dry out the mucous membranes causing dryness and bleeding. So, back to the argument at hand: why use something that has very, very little likelihood or benefiting the patient. The bigger point is EMS people should problem solve and not simply use cookbook protocols to treat every patient. It takes humans for the former and simians could do the latter. Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 The oxygen extraction ratio for a healthy human is between 0.2 and 0.3 (20-30%). Thus, we have a large capacity to meet excess demand. This, or course, diminishes with disease. So, instead of putting oxygen on a 12-year-old skateboarder with a Colle's fracture, save it for the 76-year-old with CHF. While oxygen is benign for the most part, there is cost involved. It can add to an explosion hazard. It is uncomfortable at high-flows and can dry out the mucous membranes causing dryness and bleeding. So, back to the argument at hand: why use something that has very, very little likelihood or benefiting the patient. The bigger point is EMS people should problem solve and not simply use cookbook protocols to treat every patient. It takes humans for the former and simians could do the latter. Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 The oxygen extraction ratio for a healthy human is between 0.2 and 0.3 (20-30%). Thus, we have a large capacity to meet excess demand. This, or course, diminishes with disease. So, instead of putting oxygen on a 12-year-old skateboarder with a Colle's fracture, save it for the 76-year-old with CHF. While oxygen is benign for the most part, there is cost involved. It can add to an explosion hazard. It is uncomfortable at high-flows and can dry out the mucous membranes causing dryness and bleeding. So, back to the argument at hand: why use something that has very, very little likelihood or benefiting the patient. The bigger point is EMS people should problem solve and not simply use cookbook protocols to treat every patient. It takes humans for the former and simians could do the latter. Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 The question was posed to see if patient care is the issue problem or turff issues were more prevalant. If the firefighters were asked to respond as a FRO why be concerned? Oxygen can be turned down or even turned off can it not? " Bledsoe, DO " wrote: The oxygen extraction ratio for a healthy human is between 0.2 and 0.3 (20-30%). Thus, we have a large capacity to meet excess demand. This, or course, diminishes with disease. So, instead of putting oxygen on a 12-year-old skateboarder with a Colle's fracture, save it for the 76-year-old with CHF. While oxygen is benign for the most part, there is cost involved. It can add to an explosion hazard. It is uncomfortable at high-flows and can dry out the mucous membranes causing dryness and bleeding. So, back to the argument at hand: why use something that has very, very little likelihood or benefiting the patient. The bigger point is EMS people should problem solve and not simply use cookbook protocols to treat every patient. It takes humans for the former and simians could do the latter. Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 The original post does'nt mention getting talked to about administering oxygen, It talked about administering Albuterol. Danny > > Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer > Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our > arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been > informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we > pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first > responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can > continue to do as they please. > > No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies > really have no control over the First Responder. > > > Henry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 YOU GUYS, AS MY MAMA WOULD SAY, DON'T HAVE ENOUGH PRODUCTIVE WORK TO DO.... GO MOW THE YARD..... CLEAN THE KITCHEN...... THERE COMES A POINT WHEN YOU HAVE BEAT A SUBJECT TO DEATH..... YOU ALL KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SAYING, AND WHAT YOU MEAN......YOU ARE PLAYING WITH WORDS...... While above all things on this planet I admire most a man with an intelligent mind and enough education and reason to articulate his thoughts.... not to mention the inclination...... I bet you haven't had this long a conversation with your wives... excuse me here girls.... but I am diverting them to another topic..... in the last five years...... Danny wrote: The question was posed to see if patient care is the issue problem or turff issues were more prevalant. If the firefighters were asked to respond as a FRO why be concerned? Oxygen can be turned down or even turned off can it not? " Bledsoe, DO " wrote: The oxygen extraction ratio for a healthy human is between 0.2 and 0.3 (20-30%). Thus, we have a large capacity to meet excess demand. This, or course, diminishes with disease. So, instead of putting oxygen on a 12-year-old skateboarder with a Colle's fracture, save it for the 76-year-old with CHF. While oxygen is benign for the most part, there is cost involved. It can add to an explosion hazard. It is uncomfortable at high-flows and can dry out the mucous membranes causing dryness and bleeding. So, back to the argument at hand: why use something that has very, very little likelihood or benefiting the patient. The bigger point is EMS people should problem solve and not simply use cookbook protocols to treat every patient. It takes humans for the former and simians could do the latter. Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen be a bad thing? Henry wrote: Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can continue to do as they please. No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies really have no control over the First Responder. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 True. The most recent post spoke about oxygen delivery. Thus the comments about same. Danny wrote: The original post does'nt mention getting talked to about administering oxygen, It talked about administering Albuterol. Danny > > Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer > Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our > arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been > informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we > pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first > responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can > continue to do as they please. > > No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies > really have no control over the First Responder. > > > Henry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 True. The most recent post spoke about oxygen delivery. Thus the comments about same. Danny wrote: The original post does'nt mention getting talked to about administering oxygen, It talked about administering Albuterol. Danny > > Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a volunteer > Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our > arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been > informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we > pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first > responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department can > continue to do as they please. > > No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies > really have no control over the First Responder. > > > Henry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Let me explain as I have known Lou a long time. When living in Southern New Jersey, Lou's wife was working the night shift at Mc's in southern New Jersey. A large car ran into the restaurant killing her immediately and another co-worker as I recall. Lou was left with 4 children. So, before you question one's personal life and interactions with wives and/or girls, think that the comment might be harmful--especially that it has zero to do with the conversation at hand. Lou, you may be a damned Yankee and a pain in the ass--but you are a good person and an asset to the fire service and EMS. Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) In a message dated 3/2/2006 1:45:39 PM Central Standard Time, redamla@... writes: I bet you haven't had this long a conversation with your wives... Not since May 15, 2002, in my case but that ain't neither oone of our faults it's the guy that drove the car through a NJ Mc's. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) (Cell Phone) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. " Eleanor Roosevelt The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Let me explain as I have known Lou a long time. When living in Southern New Jersey, Lou's wife was working the night shift at Mc's in southern New Jersey. A large car ran into the restaurant killing her immediately and another co-worker as I recall. Lou was left with 4 children. So, before you question one's personal life and interactions with wives and/or girls, think that the comment might be harmful--especially that it has zero to do with the conversation at hand. Lou, you may be a damned Yankee and a pain in the ass--but you are a good person and an asset to the fire service and EMS. Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) In a message dated 3/2/2006 1:45:39 PM Central Standard Time, redamla@... writes: I bet you haven't had this long a conversation with your wives... Not since May 15, 2002, in my case but that ain't neither oone of our faults it's the guy that drove the car through a NJ Mc's. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) (Cell Phone) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. " Eleanor Roosevelt The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Oh for crying out loud... I wasn't questioning anyone's personal lives..... sometimes these comments get too hostile..... they need a little humor..... someone to back off... or everyone to back off and show professional courtesy.... I wouldn't intentionally offend anyone..... ever..... And I must now apologize to Lou... of course not having a clue as to what he was talking about... This site is you guys' and what you do in it is certainly up to you.... my opinion is that sometimes it isn't productive, and perhaps people become offended and have less than a positive experience.... take nothing away professionally or otherwise..... you certainly are free however to spend your time however you choose...... I enjoy the educational part....learn a lot..... just not the run this one or that one down part...... " Bledsoe, DO " wrote: Let me explain as I have known Lou a long time. When living in Southern New Jersey, Lou's wife was working the night shift at Mc's in southern New Jersey. A large car ran into the restaurant killing her immediately and another co-worker as I recall. Lou was left with 4 children. So, before you question one's personal life and interactions with wives and/or girls, think that the comment might be harmful--especially that it has zero to do with the conversation at hand. Lou, you may be a damned Yankee and a pain in the ass--but you are a good person and an asset to the fire service and EMS. Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) In a message dated 3/2/2006 1:45:39 PM Central Standard Time, redamla@... writes: I bet you haven't had this long a conversation with your wives... Not since May 15, 2002, in my case but that ain't neither oone of our faults it's the guy that drove the car through a NJ Mc's. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) (Cell Phone) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. " Eleanor Roosevelt The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Its not the oxygen per se, its more of operating outside of protocol and zero ems certification. If he does that without authorization, what else might he be doing? Remember as the transporting agency we are responsible for everything the first responder does. Henry Danny wrote: > Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on > oxygen be a bad thing? > > Henry wrote: > > Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a > volunteer > Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our > arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been > informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we > > pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first > responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department > can > continue to do as they please. > > No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies > really have no control over the First Responder. > > > Henry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Its not the oxygen per se, its more of operating outside of protocol and zero ems certification. If he does that without authorization, what else might he be doing? Remember as the transporting agency we are responsible for everything the first responder does. Henry Danny wrote: > Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on > oxygen be a bad thing? > > Henry wrote: > > Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a > volunteer > Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our > arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been > informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we > > pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first > responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department > can > continue to do as they please. > > No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies > really have no control over the First Responder. > > > Henry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Because the call is in their little area of the county and because they can. Jo Blow public can do the same thing while listening to a scanner and no one seems to be able to do anything about it. Henry Danny wrote: > So I would take it that the Fire Fighter is not a trained/Certified > EMT? Why are the fire fighters responding if they are not contacted > by someone? > > So many questions. So few answers. > > ExLngHrn@... wrote: > Because oxygen is a prescription drug that should be administered by > a trained and/or certified provider. Similarly, coronary artery bypass > graft operations are not a bad thing, but they should be done by > trained licensed professionals. *grin* > > -Wes Ogilvie, MPA, JD, EMT-B > Austin, Texas > > Re: Volunteer FF treating patients(Our finding) > > > Perhaps I have missed something. Why would putting a patient on oxygen > be a bad > thing? > > Henry wrote: > > Here is a similiar wrinkle that we have discovered. We have a > volunteer > Fire Figher that places patients on Oxygen routinely prior to our > arrival. After several conversations with the state we have been > informed that there is nothing that we can do to stop them. Even if we > > pull our affiliation with the organization and they loose their first > responder status, this individual or anyone else in their department > can > continue to do as they please. > > No teeth in the First Responder Rules. Sponsoring transport agencies > really have no control over the First Responder. > > > Henry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Red, I have been married way to many times to start talking about the gals in my department which by the way out number us guys 3-1. Henry Red wrote: > Why don't you guys discuss the virtues of men vs women paramedics.... > I know that you all only give lip service to the equal thing.....see I > know how your minds really work..... I listen to you talk among > yourselves in ER.... you really don't think they are as good..... > Anybody? Speak up now....? > > lnmolino@... wrote: > > In a message dated 3/2/2006 1:45:39 PM Central Standard Time, > redamla@... writes: > > I bet you haven't had this long a conversation with your wives... > > > Not since May 15, 2002, in my case but that ain't neither oone of our > faults > it's the guy that drove the car through a NJ Mc's. > > Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET > FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI > LNMolino@... > (Office) > (Office Fax) > (Cell Phone) > > " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " > " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds > > discuss people. " > Eleanor Roosevelt > > The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author > and the > author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or > organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated > with unless I > specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is > intended only for its > stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential > materials > retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public > domain by the > original author. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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