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Oct 27, 2004 3:33:18 GMT -5
Post by CMTMedic on Oct 27, 2004 3:33:18 GMT -5
What types of personal identification is used by your agency to easily identify who is who (Bystanders, Family, Pets from Providers) on a scene?
Would a region-wide ID system allow for easier identification on a larger scale event? This could also allow for easy identification for levels of training, and also allow for simpler tracking of Con-ed training (like at concepts).
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cledus
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Oct 27, 2004 4:18:55 GMT -5
Post by cledus on Oct 27, 2004 4:18:55 GMT -5
I like the ideal, it would be helpful to know if I am asking a Tech or a Unit to preform a skill, that might be outside there scope of practice.
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Oct 27, 2004 17:46:52 GMT -5
Post by flash97 on Oct 27, 2004 17:46:52 GMT -5
usually the person with a medical type bag is the provider, and the family pet is the one with all the hair... most of the time that is.
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cledus
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Oct 27, 2004 18:52:43 GMT -5
Post by cledus on Oct 27, 2004 18:52:43 GMT -5
so hairy people with med bags are providers, but I have seen a lot of hairy people out in "the sticks"(most of bradford). I have also seen some unhairy pets. Alot of fire wackers are hairy, and they don't necssarly know how to place an oral airway. But they do know how to clutter up a medical sceen.
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Oct 27, 2004 19:48:26 GMT -5
Post by FIREFIGHTER16 on Oct 27, 2004 19:48:26 GMT -5
I JUST LOVE HOW YOU SAY WE CLUTTER UP MEDICAL SCENES. THE ONLY ONES THAT SHOULD CLUTTER UP A MED SCENE ARE QR AND NOT EVERYONE HAS QR.
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cledus
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Oct 27, 2004 21:06:03 GMT -5
Post by cledus on Oct 27, 2004 21:06:03 GMT -5
:-*sorry, I did not mean fire in gneral. It seems that when some QR responds they forget that an ambulance has to get to the sceen. but we get of topic at 0300 it is hard to tell if the guy in the sweets and jean jacket in a provider or the dude next door.
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Oct 28, 2004 17:30:07 GMT -5
Post by FIREFIGHTER16 on Oct 28, 2004 17:30:07 GMT -5
I SEE ;D
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Oct 28, 2004 20:42:07 GMT -5
Post by Chris VanDruff on Oct 28, 2004 20:42:07 GMT -5
Word! no really I like the colors thing being from the city originally.But I really think maybe some sort of ID or clothing like hey maybe instead of throwing those old ratty sweats on at night maybe some Blue BDU pants or something that resembles a uniform and a name with who you might belong to would work.as for the hair Im not sure about all that.I like the Idea doctor, it might just work. Im not saying you wont catch me in my sweat pants but chances are if im in my sweat pants I will probably have my stretch a scope (My 3 yr olds terminology) around my neck and maybeeee if im really on the ball I will throw on a lil PPE ya know the rubber gloves we never wear .
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Oct 28, 2004 21:33:28 GMT -5
Post by flash97 on Oct 28, 2004 21:33:28 GMT -5
Here is what I do. I clip my ID badge on my QR bag, that way where ever I go, my ID badge goes. Comes in handy for a few other times when you need addditional ID for something. GRAB IT AND GO.
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cledus
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Oct 29, 2004 8:56:53 GMT -5
Post by cledus on Oct 29, 2004 8:56:53 GMT -5
so your ID is on your bag on the floor, and you meet me on the porch. I still don't know you from Adam. unless you have it visable how are other responders going to know who you are. And what about accountability? if you use a tag systemm do you need someone collecting tags at the door?
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cledus
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Oct 29, 2004 20:05:42 GMT -5
Post by cledus on Oct 29, 2004 20:05:42 GMT -5
Well I like to see that Dushore has a good plan, but the problem is not every one does that.
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Oct 30, 2004 11:43:42 GMT -5
Post by chief322 on Oct 30, 2004 11:43:42 GMT -5
Here is a novel approach. How about getting to know your responders within your jurisdiction or using your mouth to ask just who you are working with!
I was recently on an MVA with an off-duty paramedic arriving prior to FD. He didn't have any identifying clothing or badges (he was in hunting clothes). He is a career member of my local ALS unit and I recognized that immediately, no ID or patches needed.
We can ask a patient its name or date, but we can't ask someone that is with us on scene their credentials? Why not? Isn't rule of thumb assesment and scene control? If your immediate jurisdiction or primary coverage area is so large that you can't get out and meet the people you are working with, take it up with your supervisors and ask why.
I can show you the badge and wear the uniform, but does that say what I am capable of doing?
Tim chief322@epix.net
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Antique
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Oct 30, 2004 18:58:39 GMT -5
Post by Antique on Oct 30, 2004 18:58:39 GMT -5
Sounds to me like Cledus needs a reality check, or else be banned. Dosen't seem to know that fire and ems is a team effort. Instead of throwing stones, lets learn the system. Anyone think he is a rookie to Bradford County.
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Nov 1, 2004 15:12:37 GMT -5
Post by 911wacker on Nov 1, 2004 15:12:37 GMT -5
Besides the fact that, when you ask someone to do something that they shouldn't......... They will usually tell you! That's just part of the job, and until people get to know you when you are new its a slow process. If you are in doubt, ask.........
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