EMTRN

I thought this was an announcement.

Nope, not switchblades.

Drama

I have XM and I have loved it. I'm not too happy since they merged the programming last week.

I'm sure it is good training but remember that if you use anything beyond first-aid, you can be held liable. The good samaritan law will not cover you.

I am so sorry. I see a lot of death, but children will always affect me. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.

Exactly what I was about to post.

Center console when driving.

Yeah, then you get to tell them why they are septic and have to have their leg amputated. If you are going to advocate the use of tourniquets, at least give indications and tell people that they are a last resort.

Friends meadowmb has not made any friends yet From his profile, not surprising.

This is the most ignorant post I have ever read. Quit using "The Shield" as your insight into law enforcement.

Wow, what an intelligent generalization.

It is a bad idea to take random antibiotics when you don't know what you are doing. Just like a 3/4 in socket and a 1/2 socket will not interchange, taking doxy when you need pcn will not help you at all. Be careful suturing yourself Rambo, you might just close the bugs in and make it worse.

That's actually funny, although I do know some good MPD officers.

It's not worth arguing and risking your family's lives over something so minor. And yes, in Memphis arguing with another driver could very well mean life or death. Don't think for a second that you would come out clean in a shooting over a traffic violation.

Bad idea

I hope the guy was not an officer. Flashing a badge like that it the quickest way to lose it. I know the pet supply place I buy my dog food at will give discounts, but I won't whip out my badge for that. I only know because they gave me a discount one time when I was in uniform. Real cops don't advertise.

I wanted kydex b/c we have to wear nylon duty gear, and I think mixing leather and nylon screams "mall security." But Dave, I like people to point and laugh at me! Most of the guys I work with are getting away from wearing a full duty belt, b/c a lot of our stops involve narcotics and crawling around under vehicles.

Words we should all live by.

This is my experience and everyone else that I know says the same about their Kimbers. I'm glad I did not listen to the gun site commandos about the reliability of the Kimber. Mine is awesome!

What was the tag number? I seriously doubt the authenticity of the badge. Mine stays out of sight unless it is pinned on my shirt. Sounds like childish behavior by both parties involved.

U can still use 2 3/4 shells.

Yep I am an EMT and a Trauma RN 3 days a week. I play Police on the others. Like traumaslave said, direct pressure is the best blood stopper. After that you can look at elevation and pressure points. Medicine in the field is mostly going to be based on keeping the person alive until they can get definitive care. CPR and first responder would be a good start. Then you can move on to the "alphabet soup" that trauma slave talked about:EMT,RN, PALS,ACLS, TNCC, CEN, CCRN, NRP, etc. The bad part then is keeping up with all the dang renewals! Some good ideas have been mentioned, like tampons. You need bandages, dressings, splinting supplies, a few OTC meds like motrin, benadryl, and that should about cover it.

You have the right idea. Most kits are full of fluff that will never get used.

Wow