Recent content by Elmerj

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Same Box same situation May 6, 2017.

I was around then and I know about a dozen people promoted off the list. I am unaware of anything else that would stand out regarding the test or list. Just to be up front, I am in support of written exams for promotion.

Thank you. Learned something new !

There was a Captains exam in the early 90’s.

What is a SAT Engine ? Are you referring specifically to Satellite System Companies ?

I look at the ERS/Pull Box as an insurance policy. I know cell phones are all over the place but I have experienced poor reception or dead spots and have been unable to use the phone. It’s expensive to maintain but I think it’s worth it. I still look for the Boxes and the orange ish red light...

Excellent information.

Rare but not unheard of. I think if you have absolutely no patients and a quick hand is needed in the street you should absolutely help out where you can. Standing around watching is likely not the correct thing to do.

I am thinking you are referring #530(?) Emotionally Disturbed Patient that formerly contained the phrase "Excited Delirium" correct ? To the Captains point, While admittedly it was infrequent, I have seen the Medics (pre BHEARD) utilize the chemical restraint procedure a number of times...

Looks like 7 days a week 09:00 to 01:00. The staffing model is 2 FDNY EMT’s and 1 HHC Therapist.

I wore step in boots since 1997 when we still had the blue coats with white reflective stripes. The matching pants were optional and out of your own pocket. I bought the pants and boots and never looked back. It made getting dressed easy and fast.

I actually recall reading about alternative access to Staten Island via New Jersey when I was assigned to the Island. If I recall it was in the books and had box numbers associated with the routes. That was 2006 ish.

This is a little dated but great information.

I want to say 2010. To echo Capt. Rainey, the drug was a giant step forward in our treatment of smoke inhalation. I remember in the early days of its use in NYC we would occasionally get special called to a hospital ER to give them our kit as they did not have it in their pharmacy and needed...