Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Are they working kelley shifts or straight 24/48? Marisa stroup wrote: Is it true that Arlington EMS is now going to 24 hour shifts? Is it also true that the pay is not increasing, that they are adjusting only the hourly rate, but keeping the annual salary the same? Wouldn't this put them working more hours for less pay? Just asking... --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Yes, this would be, as described, more hours for less pay (52 hour week vs. 40 hours week). This is commonly described as " getting the shaft. " Mike :/ > > Is it true that Arlington EMS is now going to 24 hour shifts? Is it also > true that the pay is not increasing, that they are adjusting only the hourly > rate, but keeping the annual salary the same? Wouldn't this put them working > more hours for less pay? Just asking... > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 But you get to sleep for 8 of those hours! Hahahahahaaahahahaahhahahahah (somebody get the net--the boy's done gone delirious). GG > > Yes, this would be, as described, more hours for less pay (52 hour week vs. > 40 hours week). This is commonly described as " getting the shaft. " > > Mike :/ > > > > > > Is it true that Arlington EMS is now going to 24 hour shifts? Is it also > > true that the pay is not increasing, that they are adjusting only the > hourly > > rate, but keeping the annual salary the same? Wouldn't this put them > working > > more hours for less pay? Just asking... > > > > ------------ -------- -------- -- > > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Ah but unless you are a Firefighter you need not be paid if that sleep goes uninterrupted and that gets to be a very specific set up labor laws you could open up. LNM In a message dated 10/24/2006 3:53:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, wegandy1938@... writes: But you get to sleep for 8 of those hours! Hahahahahaaahahahaahhahahahah (somebody get the net--the boy's done gone delirious). GG In a message dated 10/24/06 2:47:34 PM, paramedicop@... writes: > > Yes, this would be, as described, more hours for less pay (52 hour week vs. > 40 hours week). This is commonly described as " getting the shaft. " > > Mike :/ > > > > > > Is it true that Arlington EMS is now going to 24 hour shifts? Is it also > > true that the pay is not increasing, that they are adjusting only the > hourly > > rate, but keeping the annual salary the same? Wouldn't this put them > working > > more hours for less pay? Just asking... > > > > ------------ -------- -------- -- > > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Lou - Wouldn't it be strange if you had a walk-in patient during the night every shift, and if that patient only wanted medical advice but refused to identify themselves or allow you to do any sort of assessment? It would be enough to generate a call number, but not enough for a run report in most systems. That, or seeing the unconscious man across the street, but by the time you can get to him, he gets up and walks away. I hate it when sleep time gets interrupted, don't you? Mike :/ (Yes, it's tongue in cheek. I've never lowered myself to the position of contractually volunteering in the middle of a paid assignment.) > > > > Ah but unless you are a Firefighter you need not be paid if that sleep > goes > uninterrupted and that gets to be a very specific set up labor laws you > could > open up. > > LNM > > In a message dated 10/24/2006 3:53:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > wegandy1938@... <wegandy1938%40aol.com> writes: > > But you get to sleep for 8 of those hours! Hahahahahaaahahahaahhahahahah > (somebody get the net--the boy's done gone delirious). > > GG > In a message dated 10/24/06 2:47:34 PM, paramedicop@...<paramedicop%40gmail.com>writes: > > > > > Yes, this would be, as described, more hours for less pay (52 hour week > vs. > > 40 hours week). This is commonly described as " getting the shaft. " > > > > Mike :/ > > > > On 10/24/06, Marisa stroup <medic084@... <medic084%40yahoo.med>> > wrote: > > > > > > Is it true that Arlington EMS is now going to 24 hour shifts? Is it > also > > > true that the pay is not increasing, that they are adjusting only the > > hourly > > > rate, but keeping the annual salary the same? Wouldn't this put them > > working > > > more hours for less pay? Just asking... > > > > > > ------------ -------- -------- -- > > > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS salaries? Mike Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery equipment Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent plea heard When fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises and you crawl to safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are left behind. Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They brave the odds and charge head-strong into burning structures when everyone else is fleeing the scene. Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter are the unfortunate pets left behind who did not make it because of the smoke inhailation. Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big factor in saving lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new standard equipment on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in Arlington. The masks are designed to provide oxygen to animals, specifically large and small dogs and cats rescued from a structure fire. Until now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on oxygen masks designed for human beings. At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, the City of Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue equipment for pets which will become standard equipment on emergency response vehicles. The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Fire Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south Arlington. The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, pet recovery success stories and special remarks from District 2 City Council member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department officials. Other participants included: Arlington Animal Services, Assistance Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of Dallas and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the snout of a dog or cat so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient manner, helping the animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said Battalion Chief Carroll. The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in a structure fire and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke inhalation. The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist with its recovery until it can be transported to a veterinarian for medical examination. The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires medical assistance. For more information about the new Recovery 02 Masks, call AFD at or http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 isnt there a C & W song that says " she got the gold mine, i got the shaft " ?? sorry. jim davis Mike wrote: Yes, this would be, as described, more hours for less pay (52 hour week vs. 40 hours week). This is commonly described as " getting the shaft. " Mike :/ > > Is it true that Arlington EMS is now going to 24 hour shifts? Is it also > true that the pay is not increasing, that they are adjusting only the hourly > rate, but keeping the annual salary the same? Wouldn't this put them working > more hours for less pay? Just asking... > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I believe that Arlington contracts with a commercial ambulance company for EMS. Jack _____ From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 5:02 PM To: texasems-l Subject: Re: Arlington EMS Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS salaries? Mike Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery equipment Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent plea heard When fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises and you crawl to safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are left behind. Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They brave the odds and charge head-strong into burning structures when everyone else is fleeing the scene. Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter are the unfortunate pets left behind who did not make it because of the smoke inhailation. Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big factor in saving lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new standard equipment on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in Arlington. The masks are designed to provide oxygen to animals, specifically large and small dogs and cats rescued from a structure fire. Until now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on oxygen masks designed for human beings. At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, the City of Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue equipment for pets which will become standard equipment on emergency response vehicles. The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Fire Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south Arlington. The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, pet recovery success stories and special remarks from District 2 City Council member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department officials. Other participants included: Arlington Animal Services, Assistance Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of Dallas and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the snout of a dog or cat so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient manner, helping the animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said Battalion Chief Carroll. The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in a structure fire and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke inhalation. The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist with its recovery until it can be transported to a veterinarian for medical examination. The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires medical assistance. For more information about the new Recovery 02 Masks, call AFD at or http://www.ci. <http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire> arlington.tx.us/fire . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Arlington is an AMR operation Re: Arlington EMS Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS salaries? Mike Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery equipment Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent plea heard When fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises and you crawl to safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are left behind. Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They brave the odds and charge head-strong into burning structures when everyone else is fleeing the scene. Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter are the unfortunate pets left behind who did not make it because of the smoke inhailation. Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big factor in saving lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new standard equipment on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in Arlington. The masks are designed to provide oxygen to animals, specifically large and small dogs and cats rescued from a structure fire. Until now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on oxygen masks designed for human beings. At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, the City of Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue equipment for pets which will become standard equipment on emergency response vehicles. The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Fire Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south Arlington. The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, pet recovery success stories and special remarks from District 2 City Council member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department officials. Other participants included: Arlington Animal Services, Assistance Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of Dallas and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the snout of a dog or cat so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient manner, helping the animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said Battalion Chief Carroll. The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in a structure fire and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke inhalation. The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist with its recovery until it can be transported to a veterinarian for medical examination. The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires medical assistance. For more information about the new Recovery 02 Masks, call AFD at or http://www.ci. <http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire> arlington.tx.us/fire . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 The city still has to pay a subsidy, yes? Money spent is money spent... Mike > > Arlington is an AMR operation > > Re: Arlington EMS > > Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS salaries? > > Mike > > Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery equipment > Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles > Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas > Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM > > " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent plea heard When > fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. > > You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises and you crawl to > safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are left behind. > > Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They brave the odds and > charge head-strong into burning structures when everyone else is > fleeing the scene. > > Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter are the unfortunate > pets left behind who did not make it because of the smoke inhailation. > > Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big factor in saving > lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new standard equipment > on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in Arlington. > > The masks are designed to provide oxygen to animals, specifically > large and small dogs and cats rescued from a structure fire. Until > now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on oxygen masks designed > for human beings. > > At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, the City of > Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue equipment for pets which > will become standard equipment on emergency response vehicles. > > The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Fire > Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south Arlington. > > The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, pet recovery > success stories and special remarks from District 2 City Council > member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department officials. > > Other participants included: Arlington Animal Services, Assistance > Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of Dallas > and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. > > " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the snout of a dog or cat > so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient manner, helping the > animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said Battalion Chief > Carroll. > > The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in a structure fire > and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke inhalation. > > The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist with its recovery > until it can be transported to a veterinarian for medical examination. > > The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are > reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. > > Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires medical assistance. > > For more information about the new Recovery 02 Masks, call AFD at > or http://www.ci. <http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire> > arlington.tx.us/fire . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 The masks were paid for, donated by, and will be restocked by a coalition of animal rescue groups in the area (don't have the official name handy, but will tomorrow if someone insists). Connie (whose brother in law is a vet in Arlington) --- Mike wrote: > Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS > salaries? > > Mike > > Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery > equipment > Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency > Response Vehicles > Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas > Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM > > " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent > plea heard When > fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. > > You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises > and you crawl to > safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are > left behind. > > Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They > brave the odds and > charge head-strong into burning structures when > everyone else is > fleeing the scene. > > Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter > are the unfortunate > pets left behind who did not make it because of the > smoke inhailation. > > Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big > factor in saving > lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new > standard equipment > on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in > Arlington. > > The masks are designed to provide oxygen to > animals, specifically > large and small dogs and cats rescued from a > structure fire. Until > now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on > oxygen masks designed > for human beings. > > At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, > the City of > Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue > equipment for pets which > will become standard equipment on emergency response > vehicles. > > The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, > October 20 at Fire > Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south > Arlington. > > The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, > pet recovery > success stories and special remarks from District 2 > City Council > member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department > officials. > > Other participants included: Arlington Animal > Services, Assistance > Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman > Pinscher Club of Dallas > and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. > > " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the > snout of a dog or cat > so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient > manner, helping the > animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said > Battalion Chief > Carroll. > > The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in > a structure fire > and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke > inhalation. > > The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist > with its recovery > until it can be transported to a veterinarian for > medical examination. > > The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. > Citizens are > reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency > medical care. > > Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires > medical assistance. > > For more information about the new Recovery 02 > Masks, call AFD at > or http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire . > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 In a message dated 10/24/2006 6:35:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time, james_dav_bmcg@... writes: isnt there a C & W song that says " she got the gold mine, I got the shaft " ?? sorry. Jerry reed did that classic. God it is pathetic that I as a Yankee know that fact. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant LNMolino@... (Cell Phone) (Home Phone) (IFW/TFW/FSS Office) (IFW/TFW/FSS Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962) 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 October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 In a message dated 10/24/2006 7:31:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time, paramedicop@... writes: I hate it when sleep time gets interrupted, don't you? Hey I did not write the federal laws that allow for that oh and for the record the service that I worked for in New jersey opted NOT to do that no pay thing for sleep time in an official policy that I wrote at the time (with the permission of the owners of course) we reserved the right to change that policy in accordance with federal law but rather we elected to PAY for each hour of the 24 hour shift in the contract at McGuire AFB due to the fact that when we set the contract with the base the company got paid for every man hour we staffed the unit hence we felt if we were getting paid the person in the seat should get paid. Now I like to think that's the high road and that it's the road I'd choose whenever I could. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant LNMolino@... (Cell Phone) (Home Phone) (IFW/TFW/FSS Office) (IFW/TFW/FSS Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962) 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 October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 In a message dated 10/24/2006 7:36:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time, paramedicop@... writes: The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. Thankfully no citizen of any Texas City would ever call 9-1-1 for such a call! Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant LNMolino@... (Cell Phone) (Home Phone) (IFW/TFW/FSS Office) (IFW/TFW/FSS Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962) 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 October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 In a message dated 10/25/2006 8:32:33 A.M. Central Daylight Time, mhudson@... writes: Maybe AEMS will start transporting dogs and cats. I suppose they are cleaner and act better than most humans. Plus they can pay with a wag of the tail and a bark. That's more than CMS allows most EMS providers now anyway. -MH Also don't forget many pet owners would sooner pay this bill than one for say their kids. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant LNMolino@... (Cell Phone) (Home Phone) (IFW/TFW/FSS Office) (IFW/TFW/FSS Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962) 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 October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Maybe AEMS will start transporting dogs and cats. I suppose they are cleaner and act better than most humans. Plus they can pay with a wag of the tail and a bark. That's more than CMS allows most EMS providers now anyway. -MH >>> " Mike " 10/24/2006 5:02 pm >>> Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS salaries? Mike Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery equipment Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent plea heard When fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises and you crawl to safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are left behind. Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They brave the odds and charge head-strong into burning structures when everyone else is fleeing the scene. Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter are the unfortunate pets left behind who did not make it because of the smoke inhailation. Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big factor in saving lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new standard equipment on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in Arlington. The masks are designed to provide oxygen to animals, specifically large and small dogs and cats rescued from a structure fire. Until now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on oxygen masks designed for human beings. At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, the City of Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue equipment for pets which will become standard equipment on emergency response vehicles. The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Fire Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south Arlington. The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, pet recovery success stories and special remarks from District 2 City Council member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department officials. Other participants included: Arlington Animal Services, Assistance Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of Dallas and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the snout of a dog or cat so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient manner, helping the animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said Battalion Chief Carroll. The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in a structure fire and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke inhalation. The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist with its recovery until it can be transported to a veterinarian for medical examination. The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires medical assistance. For more information about the new Recovery 02 Masks, call AFD at or http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Insert obvious joke about " CAT scan " and " PET scan " here... Mike > > Maybe AEMS will start transporting dogs and cats. I suppose they are > cleaner and act better than most humans. Plus they can pay with a wag > of the tail and a bark. That's more than CMS allows most EMS providers > now anyway. > > -MH > > >>> " Mike " <paramedicop@... <paramedicop%40gmail.com>> > 10/24/2006 5:02 pm >>> > > Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS salaries? > > Mike > > Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery equipment > Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles > Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas > Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM > > " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent plea heard When > fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. > > You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises and you crawl to > safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are left behind. > > Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They brave the odds and > charge head-strong into burning structures when everyone else is > fleeing the scene. > > Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter are the unfortunate > pets left behind who did not make it because of the smoke inhailation. > > Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big factor in saving > lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new standard equipment > on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in Arlington. > > The masks are designed to provide oxygen to animals, specifically > large and small dogs and cats rescued from a structure fire. Until > now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on oxygen masks designed > for human beings. > > At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, the City of > Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue equipment for pets which > will become standard equipment on emergency response vehicles. > > The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Fire > Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south Arlington. > > The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, pet recovery > success stories and special remarks from District 2 City Council > member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department officials. > > Other participants included: Arlington Animal Services, Assistance > Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of Dallas > and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. > > " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the snout of a dog or cat > so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient manner, helping the > animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said Battalion Chief > Carroll. > > The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in a structure fire > and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke inhalation. > > The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist with its recovery > until it can be transported to a veterinarian for medical examination. > > The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are > reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. > > Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires medical > assistance. > > For more information about the new Recovery 02 Masks, call AFD at > or http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 You forgot " lab test " . R Re: Arlington EMS Insert obvious joke about " CAT scan " and " PET scan " here... Mike On 10/25/06, Hudson <mhudson@mesquiteisd <mailto:mhudson%40mesquiteisd.org> .org> wrote: > > Maybe AEMS will start transporting dogs and cats. I suppose they are > cleaner and act better than most humans. Plus they can pay with a wag > of the tail and a bark. That's more than CMS allows most EMS providers > now anyway. > > -MH > > >>> " Mike " <paramedicop@ <mailto:paramedicop%40gmail.com> gmail.com <paramedicop%40gmail.com>> > 10/24/2006 5:02 pm >>> > > Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS salaries? > > Mike > > Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery equipment > Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles > Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas > Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM > > " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent plea heard When > fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. > > You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises and you crawl to > safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are left behind. > > Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They brave the odds and > charge head-strong into burning structures when everyone else is > fleeing the scene. > > Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter are the unfortunate > pets left behind who did not make it because of the smoke inhailation. > > Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big factor in saving > lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new standard equipment > on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in Arlington. > > The masks are designed to provide oxygen to animals, specifically > large and small dogs and cats rescued from a structure fire. Until > now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on oxygen masks designed > for human beings. > > At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, the City of > Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue equipment for pets which > will become standard equipment on emergency response vehicles. > > The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Fire > Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south Arlington. > > The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, pet recovery > success stories and special remarks from District 2 City Council > member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department officials. > > Other participants included: Arlington Animal Services, Assistance > Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of Dallas > and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. > > " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the snout of a dog or cat > so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient manner, helping the > animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said Battalion Chief > Carroll. > > The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in a structure fire > and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke inhalation. > > The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist with its recovery > until it can be transported to a veterinarian for medical examination. > > The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are > reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. > > Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires medical > assistance. > > For more information about the new Recovery 02 Masks, call AFD at > or http://www.ci. <http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire> arlington.tx.us/fire . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 All kidding aside folks, to some folks the family pet is truly part of the family. In my home our 3 dogs and 1 cat are the closest thing my wife and I will ever get to having kids. My wife had to have a hysterectomy at 31 years old due to medical issues and so we are not able to have kids. I lost my beloved chihuahua back on Oct. 4th and we were davastated. That dog not only was with me for 13 years but was the last surviving link between me and my deceased parents. My mother got him at 12 weeks old shortly after my dad passed to keep her company. Well, she passed exactly 5 months after my dad and left the little guy to me. And yes, when he passed I took him to Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall and they cremated him and put him in an urn which sits on my night stand and will be placed in my casket when I pass. So, I think that what AEMS is doing is a great thing for families. Just keep in mind, a pet is to some what kids are to others. Just my two copper tender disks!!! Higgy > >Reply-To: texasems-l >To: <texasems-l > >Subject: RE: Arlington EMS >Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:00:31 -0500 > >You forgot " lab test " . > > > > > > > >R > > > > Re: Arlington EMS > > > >Insert obvious joke about " CAT scan " and " PET scan " here... > >Mike > >On 10/25/06, Hudson <mhudson@mesquiteisd ><mailto:mhudson%40mesquiteisd.org> .org> wrote: > > > > Maybe AEMS will start transporting dogs and cats. I suppose they are > > cleaner and act better than most humans. Plus they can pay with a wag > > of the tail and a bark. That's more than CMS allows most EMS providers > > now anyway. > > > > -MH > > > > >>> " Mike " <paramedicop@ <mailto:paramedicop%40gmail.com> gmail.com ><paramedicop%40gmail.com>> > > 10/24/2006 5:02 pm >>> > > > > Perhaps this is why Arlington is cutting back on EMS salaries? > > > > Mike > > > > Arlington Fire Department unveils new pet recovery equipment > > Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles > > Information courtesy of The City of Arlington, Texas > > Oct 24, 2006 - 09:45:39 AM > > > > " Please save my pets " is perhaps the most frequent plea heard When > > fire fighters arrive on scene at a property fire. > > > > You're taught at a very young age that smoke rises and you crawl to > > safety, but unfortunately, sometimes the pets are left behind. > > > > Fire fighters are known for fighting fires. They brave the odds and > > charge head-strong into burning structures when everyone else is > > fleeing the scene. > > > > Frequently the first thing the firemen encounter are the unfortunate > > pets left behind who did not make it because of the smoke inhailation. > > > > Recovery oxygen masks for humans has been a big factor in saving > > lives, but now pet oxygen masks have become the new standard equipment > > on all Fire Department emergency service vehicles in Arlington. > > > > The masks are designed to provide oxygen to animals, specifically > > large and small dogs and cats rescued from a structure fire. Until > > now, the Arlington Fire Department has relied on oxygen masks designed > > for human beings. > > > > At a special ceremony on Friday, October 20, 2006, the City of > > Arlington introduced the new emergency rescue equipment for pets which > > will become standard equipment on emergency response vehicles. > > > > The ceremony took place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Fire > > Station No. 15 located at 906 Eden Road in south Arlington. > > > > The ceremony included an oxygen mask demonstration, pet recovery > > success stories and special remarks from District 2 City Council > > member Sheri Capehart and Arlington Fire Department officials. > > > > Other participants included: Arlington Animal Services, Assistance > > Dogs of Texas, Dog Scouts of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of Dallas > > and the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. > > > > " The Recovery 02 Masks are designed to fit the snout of a dog or cat > > so that oxygen may be provided in a more efficient manner, helping the > > animal recover from smoke inhalation, " said Battalion Chief > > Carroll. > > > > The masks will be used when an animal is rescued in a structure fire > > and has suffered a non-lethal amount of smoke inhalation. > > > > The mask provides oxygen to the animal to assist with its recovery > > until it can be transported to a veterinarian for medical examination. > > > > The masks will not be used for medical emergencies. Citizens are > > reminded to call their veterinarian for emergency medical care. > > > > Contact Animal Services if a stray animal requires medical > > assistance. > > > > For more information about the new Recovery 02 Masks, call AFD at > > or http://www.ci. <http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/fire> >arlington.tx.us/fire . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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