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by canon
Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: St John Ambulance
Replies: 634
Views: 402359

Re: St John Ambulance

How low and infuriating is this!!!! :evil: http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25731561-2761,00.html G Paramedics arrived at the Summerton Rd house after receiving an emergency call from a woman whose child was choking. They arrived to find the child weak and unresponsive , despite his mo...
by canon
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: Emergency Driving
Replies: 21
Views: 12325

Re: Emergency Driving

Clearly then you thought wrong.[/quote] Hmmm are u serious ??? :shock:[/quote] No he's not, but I think he's trying to highlight that so long as one set of eyes are on the road then there isn't really a problem. A brief wave to an ambulance they are passing is only a short time compared to the drive...
by canon
Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:51 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: Emergency Driving
Replies: 21
Views: 12325

Re: Emergency Driving

Zebedee wrote:
canon wrote:i would have thought that two sets of eyes on the road wherever practicable would be best practice lol.
Clearly then you thought wrong.
Hmmm are u serious ??? :shock:
by canon
Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: Emergency Driving
Replies: 21
Views: 12325

Re: Emergency Driving

Can testify to seeing some of the bad effects of not wearing and seat belt with the window open and the splatters on the pavement. Been to an crash where ive seen that. Windows are also up for noise levels in the cabin with the siren on I believe. So it doesnt get too high and breach OHS regs. Its ...
by canon
Sat May 30, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: Workcare SA <ANOTHER New ambo service starting in perth>
Replies: 12
Views: 8923

Re: Workcare SA <ANOTHER New ambo service starting in perth>

This is just my personal opinion, and is not meant as a criticism of the professionalism of any of the ambulance service providers, but I'm really not comfortable with this. [-o< I think we have a great system in Australia with tax payer funded, centralised emergency services which can standardise ...
by canon
Mon May 18, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Other stuff
Topic: Dalight Savings
Replies: 10
Views: 3984

Re: Dalight Savings

Zebedee wrote:
Nafenn wrote:i didnt vote, and won't get fined either 8)
Ditto ;)

But I answered the poll as to how I *would* have voted if I did :P
if i didnt have kids it would be yes ,so for me its a no. Get to sleep ya wee critters lol
by canon
Mon May 18, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: Emergency Driving
Replies: 21
Views: 12325

Re: Emergency Driving

In Tasmania it is not legal for SJA to use light and sirens, they are only first aid and have to call the government TAS (Tasmanian Ambulance Service) to assist. The SJA have used light and sirens however in the past as it has been a life threatening condition and may take too long for an ambulance...
by canon
Mon May 18, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: AMS discussion page
Replies: 118
Views: 99691

Re: AMS discussion page

Yes careflight are at Perth airport. Who uses medically qualified staff? Careflight? My best mate does some work for them, and I asked him the same question when he was doing a flight out. They have a Doctor and Nurse on board as well as an assistant who has a lot of medical experience. He's one of...
by canon
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: Emergency Driving
Replies: 21
Views: 12325

Re: Emergency Driving

Southlaker, St John Ambulance WA stipulate that all windows of the vehicle are to be closed whilst driving under Priority One conditions. Helimedic Just on that note it would be interesting to know as to whether SJA vollies and other private providers have there staff do the 2 week driver training ...
by canon
Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: AMS discussion page
Replies: 118
Views: 99691

Re: AMS discussion page

dazla wrote:What is their website address?

www.advancedmedical.com.au/
by canon
Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: AMS discussion page
Replies: 118
Views: 99691

Re: AMS discussion page

saw the ALAS/AMS ute the other day and noticed that it no longer says paramedic but just medic. Considering this is a privately owned vehicle (ex ALAS 2ic) has he been demoted or just found out lol
by canon
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:12 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: AMS discussion page
Replies: 118
Views: 99691

Re: AMS discussion page

not sure. Which vehicle were they in?. Perhaps they are still running under the ALAS banner to bypass this problem as they are still registered with asic. If this were the case then perhaps the mercedes ambulance could possibly be registered as an emergency vehicle as it was originally an ALAS ambul...
by canon
Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:51 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: AMS discussion page
Replies: 118
Views: 99691

Re: AMS discussion page

saw the old mobile 2 van finally being towed from the old ALAS depot the other week and someone clearing out all the signage etc.... from the premesis.
by canon
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: AMS discussion page
Replies: 118
Views: 99691

Re: AMS discussion page

Spotted a white toyota hilux 4x2 ute with red n blue lights on the roof all done up in AMS/Hosiltw1 colours no other markings on it. Can't have been an AMS or Hostile1 vehicle as they don't have any 2WD Hiluxs, or any Hiluxs at all for that matter. how long u been with hostile for J.G and when did ...
by canon
Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:15 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: Career Opportunity with St. Johns
Replies: 87
Views: 76658

Re: Career Opportunity with St. Johns

better off applying over east and working there lol. Pm me if you have any questions Hi Canon, I think your advise is noteworthy. I recently caught up with a X NHS Paramedic ( Long Term Friend of mine) now a SJA Paramedic whom has taken a offer interstate and is leaving the WA Ambulance Service. Wh...