EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
The unexpected staff shortage caused the temporary suspension of four of the 22 units on the island of Oahu.
It’s fine if you don’t want to respond when not working, just don’t advertise what you do for a living
It can be frustrating to follow procedures when you think a patient is faking an illness, but your career is worth it
The paramedic rolled down the window to see if he needed help, and the man slapped him in the face
The 1,000 award is based on dedication to the profession and the ability to set an example for professionalism in EMS
They have been knocking on doors claiming to be EMTs and asking to see resident’s medications
An elderly man woke to find the burglar standing over him; he claimed he was a medic sent to check on his wellbeing
Larry “Gomer” Heczko was a 23-year veteran; his colleagues responded to the incident and tried to save him
Because of the flexibility in protocols, paramedics must take full responsibility for that authority
The patient deaths have not been linked to the drug administration; the medics were disciplined for not seeking doctor permission
“They were racing down the road ... whoever got there first, usually got to do the funeral.”
She has end stage renal disease, and Make-A-Wish Foundation and the community put together a day’s worth of activities to support her dream
As part of the agreement, she will resign from the fire department as of Nov. 15; neither she or city officials have admitted wrongdoing
