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SAAS / Re: What Callsign is this?
« on: November 13, 2010, 11:37:57 PM »
If anything they are more likely to give way if they think it's a police car for fear of being fined 
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Incident Operations / RCR Oakbank
« on: November 13, 2010, 05:41:48 PM »
I can see why they wanted the patients out quick!
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Incident Operations / RCR Oakbank
« on: November 13, 2010, 01:40:09 PM »
It's probably just interesting to me because its new to me
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Ammusing pager message.
« on: November 13, 2010, 01:34:54 PM »
Yeah? Didn't you celebrate your 21th birthday?
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SAAS / Re: What Callsign is this?
« on: November 13, 2010, 01:33:00 PM »
What? A 380 or the Challengers you guys used?
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Incident Operations / RCR Oakbank
« on: November 13, 2010, 01:34:33 AM »
I'm surprised at how neat the door removal is, looks as if there weren't any doors on the ute in the first place.
But, what a terrible crash, that is a huge impact. I hope they pull through. I assume they were retrieved to the RAH?
Good work to all involved, looks like that was a good response by all involved!
But, what a terrible crash, that is a huge impact. I hope they pull through. I assume they were retrieved to the RAH?
Good work to all involved, looks like that was a good response by all involved!
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SAAS / Re: What Callsign is this?
« on: November 13, 2010, 01:17:27 AM »
Well, I have it on good authority that DR 2 has a Holden Calais V
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Ammusing pager message.
« on: November 12, 2010, 01:02:55 AM »
M171 YO, U BACK ON? - SAAS Unit Marion
P171 YOU KNOW HOW I LIKE TO TEASE - SAAS Unit Prospect
M171 WHAT? NAH GOT U 3RD TIME HAHA - SAAS Unit Marion
P171 YOU KNOW HOW I LIKE TO TEASE - SAAS Unit Prospect
M171 WHAT? NAH GOT U 3RD TIME HAHA - SAAS Unit Marion
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Ammusing pager message.
« on: November 11, 2010, 11:27:14 AM »
What? Smoking? Deliberately setting off the alarms somehow? Starting small fires?
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Ammusing pager message.
« on: November 11, 2010, 10:46:14 AM »
Yeah, I've noticed that! Whats with the Remand Centre? Its at least a daily visit...its ridiculous, what causes that?
And I'll bet 9 Cheeseburgers were for about 2 guys
And I'll bet 9 Cheeseburgers were for about 2 guys
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SAAS / Re: SAAS Unit LS
« on: November 11, 2010, 10:40:05 AM »
SA Firey is right, the SOTs rotate through MedSTAR. As far as I am aware, there is at least one Paramedic who works for MedSTAR full time.
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SAAS / Re: SAAS Rescue Paramedics
« on: November 11, 2010, 10:36:15 AM »
The SOTs do some shifts on a normal Ambulance as part of a normal two person crew every so often. It's to help keep their skills up because they obviously aren't rescuing people for the whole shift
Also, stops them being bored and makes them worth their wage
Also, stops them being bored and makes them worth their wage
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SAAS / Re: SAAS Unit LS
« on: November 08, 2010, 07:12:03 PM »
Across the road from KFC!
If you want to see what ECPs do: http://saambulance.com.au/publicweb/pdf/ECP%20FAQ%20sheet%20RACF%20gov%20colours%20-%20Nov%2009%20FINAL.pdf
If you want to see what ECPs do: http://saambulance.com.au/publicweb/pdf/ECP%20FAQ%20sheet%20RACF%20gov%20colours%20-%20Nov%2009%20FINAL.pdf
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SA Firefighter General / Re: CFA Promised $136m
« on: November 06, 2010, 06:00:18 PM »
Is it just me or is $36m not going to go far for 60 upgrades/new buildings?
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OFF Topic / Yr 12 Muck up day
« on: November 06, 2010, 05:56:50 PM »
We were told not to perform any pranks whatsoever and that we weren't allowed to have a muck up day. If we did we wouldnt be allowed to sit our final exams. Despite the fact it was already planned, what do you get when you tell 100 or so year 12 boys this?
My group had a coordinated attack on St Peters Girls. Someone had found a hole in their fence which was accessed by traversing through some bushland. We had about 4 drivers (I was one) who drove the attack team there and hung around for the escape. The guys ran in wearing things like Bush/Blair masks and fake mullets speedos etc with water bombs. They might have slapped some of the girls bums Problem was the school had hired security especially for the day (Seymour did this too) complete with dogs! (Overkill I know!) the guys were chased out and got back to the cars. The school/security had called Police for some reason. A police drove right past me as I was driving away from the school, but no one suspects a white BA Falcon wagon
All in all very fun and harmless. No one got left behind.
My group had a coordinated attack on St Peters Girls. Someone had found a hole in their fence which was accessed by traversing through some bushland. We had about 4 drivers (I was one) who drove the attack team there and hung around for the escape. The guys ran in wearing things like Bush/Blair masks and fake mullets speedos etc with water bombs. They might have slapped some of the girls bums
Problem was the school had hired security especially for the day (Seymour did this too) complete with dogs! (Overkill I know!) the guys were chased out and got back to the cars. The school/security had called Police for some reason. A police drove right past me as I was driving away from the school, but no one suspects a white BA Falcon wagon All in all very fun and harmless. No one got left behind.
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SAAS / Re: Graduate paramedics
« on: November 06, 2010, 05:41:10 PM »
Having said that, don't assume you won't get in because you are young when the time comes. I know 2 volunteers that are around 20 and another that is below 30. It just depends on the person right?
As we have said before, age is not necessarily a pre-requisite for maturity/life experience. I've seen people many years my senior do frustratingly stupid and immature things that I would not have even considered doing at 14 let alone 19
As we have said before, age is not necessarily a pre-requisite for maturity/life experience. I've seen people many years my senior do frustratingly stupid and immature things that I would not have even considered doing at 14 let alone 19
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SAAS / Re: SAAS Unit LS
« on: November 06, 2010, 05:32:34 PM »Would the Vito Van above be the one who would attend this incident:
1930811 17:34:19 05-11-10 EC12 Cat4 1a Churchill Av, Glandore 129 K11
SAAS Unit H51
as an example.
Would I be right in thinking that they do not carry patients?
Correct. Extended Care Paramedics provide a service that is designed to prevent hospital admissions by treating on scene for some of the most common hospital admissions. They can also refer to other secondary health services.
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SAAS / Re: Graduate paramedics
« on: November 04, 2010, 10:37:32 PM »
Assuming you are 17 now, you won't be able to apply next year either because you will need your full drivers license which you can't get until you are at least 19, assuming you get no demerit points whatsoever. There is no other way around that unfortunately, believe me, I've tried! It sucks 
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SAAS / Re: Graduate paramedics
« on: November 03, 2010, 12:33:11 AM »
The other day, I met one that didnt seem that old either.
He had all his teeth however.
He had all his teeth however.
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SAAS / Re: Graduate paramedics
« on: November 01, 2010, 02:27:52 PM »
Mmm...they seem like nice people who want to help those that can't afford Ambulance trips, but I wouldn't want to be having some sort of medical emergency with them
Having said that though, the experience of how to talk to patients and providing assistance to those in need is not only rewarding but a good experience you can take with you into further study and work.
Also, as far as I am aware, it doesn't matter where you live when it come to volunteering with SAAS, but obviously you want to try and get as close as you can to the town you are going to
Having said that though, the experience of how to talk to patients and providing assistance to those in need is not only rewarding but a good experience you can take with you into further study and work.
Also, as far as I am aware, it doesn't matter where you live when it come to volunteering with SAAS, but obviously you want to try and get as close as you can to the town you are going to
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SAAS / Re: Graduate paramedics
« on: October 30, 2010, 01:20:34 PM »
It frustrates me that FU only accept people purely on grades.
and herein lies the problem. Gen Y's who can study and spew forth knowledge - yet can't talk to a psychotic or violent aggressive patient! Life experience is significantly under-rated - not to mention the lack of empathy and the "whats in it for me?" attitude!
on the other side of it....the same attitude/lack of experience also means you can laugh your filtered off at them when they get covered in Spew or Vomit because they don't know how to do it any other way!!
I have become quite skilled at the art of vomit avoidance. I am yet to be vomited on! And I have had a heap let rip haha. I must admit, talking to psychotic/violent/aggressive people is something I want to know how to do well. I generally don't have to do it and I suppose thats because I have the (relative) safety of 6 security guards, shackles and midazolam
I have acted as a councellor many times thought to old blokes who miss their dead wives or women who have pulled their teeth out themselves. So I have that going for me!
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SAAS / Re: Graduate paramedics
« on: October 29, 2010, 04:07:18 AM »
Yeah, I have applied to the current intake too Al, so I'll hopefully see you there!
And yes jayc, I put my application in when they opened in August I believe.
I have checked out CSU, only thing is I would prefer to actually go to uni and meet people. Plus I have too many distractions at home! I am looking at it for a worst case scenario. I suppose even the distance CSU degree is better than the FU one?
It frustrates me that FU only accept people purely on grades. I am getting better grades at uni than I ever did at school (at the moment I am 5.5GPA) yet I am still concerned it isn't enough! It's silly to know that two girls were removed from the course because they could not tolerate trauma pictures shown in lecture, yet here is someone who is already working with SAAS, in a level 1 trauma ED (used to seeing gory things!), is familiar with some SAAS equipment (Ferno stretcher, Vac Mattress, Oxygen, blue transfer sheet, restraining net), familiar with SAAS culture ( radio etiquette, callsigns, positions, vehicles, terminology and staff), has a broad practical knowledge (3 lead ECG lead placement, oxy flow rates etc) an increasing theoretical knowledge and the ability to talk to patients and other healthcare workers, yet its still near impossible to get in could an interview process not prevent people who can't handle it from getting in and allow the people who can instead?
And yes jayc, I put my application in when they opened in August I believe.
I have checked out CSU, only thing is I would prefer to actually go to uni and meet people. Plus I have too many distractions at home! I am looking at it for a worst case scenario. I suppose even the distance CSU degree is better than the FU one?
It frustrates me that FU only accept people purely on grades. I am getting better grades at uni than I ever did at school (at the moment I am 5.5GPA) yet I am still concerned it isn't enough! It's silly to know that two girls were removed from the course because they could not tolerate trauma pictures shown in lecture, yet here is someone who is already working with SAAS, in a level 1 trauma ED (used to seeing gory things!), is familiar with some SAAS equipment (Ferno stretcher, Vac Mattress, Oxygen, blue transfer sheet, restraining net), familiar with SAAS culture ( radio etiquette, callsigns, positions, vehicles, terminology and staff), has a broad practical knowledge (3 lead ECG lead placement, oxy flow rates etc) an increasing theoretical knowledge and the ability to talk to patients and other healthcare workers, yet its still near impossible to get in
could an interview process not prevent people who can't handle it from getting in and allow the people who can instead?
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SAAS / Re: Women steal from ambulance
« on: October 28, 2010, 02:03:03 PM »
I wonder what they tried to steal? Surely they wouldn't know which kit was the drug kit.
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SAAS / Re: Graduate paramedics
« on: October 28, 2010, 02:00:17 PM »
This has also helped me guys.
My only problem is I can't afford to leave the state to study (have my job, great work colleagues, family, friends) and my income is vital to my mum and I when it comes to everyday expenses.
Despite the fact that FUs degree doesn't seem to be that happy atm, I feel its probably the most appropriate.
Also, despite my shortcomings with Strath, I have applied to work at Goolwa as a volly. Interesting to see that Goolwa does more jobs than a metro station!
My only problem is I can't afford to leave the state to study (have my job, great work colleagues, family, friends) and my income is vital to my mum and I when it comes to everyday expenses.
Despite the fact that FUs degree doesn't seem to be that happy atm, I feel its probably the most appropriate.
Also, despite my shortcomings with Strath, I have applied to work at Goolwa as a volly. Interesting to see that Goolwa does more jobs than a metro station!
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Ammusing pager message.
« on: October 25, 2010, 02:57:54 PM »
Sweet! Good on the domain host!