Geocaching EMS RS, I'm One, U?

[+Bad_CRC]

was out checking up on a cache that I submitted earlier today, and a fire truck comes roaring up the road to the parking lot near the cache site.

 

I thought maybe it was approved, and they were going for a FTF. (actually was a false fire alarm at the nearby nature center I believe)

 

[+sweetlife]

Both of us are associated with FF/EMS. Im a Engineer for our local volunteer Fire Dept. and an EMT for the local Ambulance Service. My Wife is on the Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary.

[+kayak-cowboy]

First responder at work. CPR and AED certified.

Also, a former volunteer firefighter.

[+Sparky-Watts]

There's a lot of Sheriff's Deputies north of me for Saline County that geocache. Must be a dozen or more. They all have SASO in front of their personal officer ID number as their gc handles.

I just might be one of those Deputies. Here is the Emergency Response Geocoin two of us put together. Thanks to all that share in the Circle of Public Safety!!! We enjoy working with all of you!! saso792

 

Available through the forums at: Emergency Response Geocoin

BE SAFE!!

 

Just realized I never got around to thanking you for the Gold and Silver Coins!! They look great!!!! Nice addition to my collection of EMS memorabilia!

[undiscovered]

Firefighter/EMT/Deputy Sheriff/Rescue Diver/Ice Rescue Specialist

 

I think that covers all of them.

[+bstevens]

Sheriff's Sgt. 30+ years on, 917 days to retirement, but who's counting?

[+ditchmedic]

I'm a paramedic with a large Critical Care Transport Service in Greenville, NC.

[+joeandjill]

Trauma nurse in Level 2 trauma center.....

[+ChargerDad]

Former Sheriff's Officer; now a Correctional Officer. Any other "jail guards" out there??

[+Totem Clan]

Former Sheriff's Officer; now a Correctional Officer. Any other "jail guards" out there??

Retired Special Forces. Worked Corrections for a while, and then retired for good.

 

I was a Firefighter before joining the Army. Man that was years ago.

[+Bro Man]

Puttin the wet stuff on the red stuff for 13 years

[+Firefly15]

17 years in Fire Service here in Central Florida.

[+3blackcats]

Going on five years as a popo here in Southern California.

[+Team LaLonde]

Wife is a former EMT. It came in handy when we were caching on vacation in the Nevada desert. A climber had fallen from the rocks and we assisted in the rescue.

[+PilotWI]

Wife is a former EMT. It came in handy when we were caching on vacation in the Nevada desert. A climber had fallen from the rocks and we assisted in the rescue.

 

Firefighter 13 years and EMT 8, in both Minnesota and Wisconsin

[+RoyalRed]

I'm close. I design and market Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) utilized by EMS, First Responders and Mine Rescues teams.

[+Okiebryan]

Former firefighter with red card, first responder, and extrication spec. in Colorado.

Edited October 23, 2006 by Okiebryan

[+toddk]

Newer cacher, Vol. Fireman and Paid Paramedic. Love it!!!

[+Team7thHeaven]

Our "Team Leader" was a Firefighter/Paramedic for nearly 12 years before moving on to being a Flight Medic.

[+SniperChicken]

SniperChicken here! 10 years Lafayette County Volunteer Fireman,Asst. Chief for the last 5 years...all kinds of certifications,won't bother to list. My wife (also an avid geocacher) has been through the MS. Volunteer certification classes and been tested at the Fire Academy also.

[+srt4guy]

FF/emt 15 years. ashburnham, Mass.

[+MedicPat]

Yup, I-R-1-2.

 

Flight medic in Farmington, NM. Have been in EMS since 1989, started as a volunteer until I could get paid to do what I love. I actually get paid to fly around in a helicopter and help folks. What more could you ask for? Have even placed a geocache with the aid of the helicopter.

 

If it weren't for alcohol, stupidity, and the occasional act of God, I wouldn’t have a job!

 

Happy caching,

MedicPat

[+Sommers]

FT Paramedic for the Evil Empire. I work with 3 other cachers.

[+LCAS-271]

Yup, I-R-1-2.

 

Flight medic in Farmington, NM. Have been in EMS since 1989, started as a volunteer until I could get paid to do what I love. I actually get paid to fly around in a helicopter and help folks. What more could you ask for? Have even placed a geocache with the aid of the helicopter.

 

If it weren't for alcohol, stupidity, and the occasional act of God, I wouldn’t have a job!

 

Happy caching,

MedicPat

 

EMS job security= Stupidity + Alcohol

[+maugin]

EMT-D 9 years, volunteer rescue squad 4 years. Now school bus driver! what was i thinking!!

Edited October 25, 2006 by maugin

[+TomandGina]

We're both volunteer FF, drivers, and Gina is an instructor too!

[+4wards]

Full Time firefighter, EMT, 17 years. Wife is a Nurse. Also sell emergency equipment and supplies. 15 more years and i cache full time on the state's payroll.

[+Bud]

ER nurse now, though started as an EMT 22 years ago, then an Army medic, then paramedic and volunteer firefighter, then nursing school through the Army.

[+geofireman]

Firefighter since 1992. Lots of certs. everyone already knows about and doest want to hear about again! LOL

Favorite part is cutting peeps outa thier cars (espec. the EXPENSIVE ones!!!), and of course the good hot interior attacks while on the nozzle!

Now, I find myself looking for a good place to put a cache while out on calls! LOL

[+DanOCan]

In September I "retired" from my position as a volunteer firefighter after a whopping 2.5 years. I really miss it, but I just didn't have the time to dedicate to the training to really do it well. My hat is off to those who volunteer year after year -- I was hoping I would become one of you.

[teameverest]

EMT-IV here

[+NHsummitseakersx3]

I am a Paramedic and former military firefighter. Only 3.5 months until I am finished with my RN! Woooo hoooo!

[ATMouse]

Former firefighter, EMT and 911 dispatcher.

 

Currently active with the American Red Cross: DSHR, DAT, DS Instructor, DS Leadership role.

[+RiverCacher]

I was an EMT in Virginia, and also a member of a Search & Rescue team...that was when I was age 16-20 or so, so its been ten years since I did anything.

 

Scott

[Team_Merchlinsky]

I have been an EMT for what will Ten years in November, My wife has been a First Responder for about a year. Cachers since July 06

[+camev]

EMT Basic, hoping to become a paramedic and brand new volunteer firefighter.

[+MTGeoPirates]

Papa pirate is a wildland firefighter, has been for 18 years. Papa and Mama pirate were both rural volunteers 6 years and 3 moves ago. With 4 kids we just don't have the time to put in anymore.

[+mikeslomka]

Emergency dispatcher for almost 8 years now. Before that, I was a police reserve officer. For a long time I thought that I wanted to be a Polcie Officer, but I found out that I am really good at what I do, so I decided to stick with.

[+mikeslomka]

I delivered 6 babies in 10 years. 2 in the bathroom, 2 in the ambulance, one in the front seat of a van in front of the ER, and one in the ER (the ER doc had worked ER for 20 years and never delivered one!). The first one I delivered was during my Paramedic internship, and the mom named it after me!!

 

In my 8 years, I've delivered 3 babies over the phone, had to make one girl stop pushing because a foot presented first(one of the 10 scariest calls of my career), and was present in the O.R. when my wife had both of our kids by c-section.

 

The one call that I talked the husband through the birth is still recorded at the p.d. where I work. At the end when the sirens are apporaching, you can hear me get choked up.

[goober3]

Yep!--Asst. Chief with Mccormick S.C. Little River VFD and proud of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[+TrailBound]

Lieut. FF/EMT B, with 18 years for me.

DW dispacher, former corrections officer.

Edited February 23, 2007 by TrailBound

[+kf4oox]

Volunteer Fire Fighter for the past 6 years.

[+RCDispatchersx2]

As you can tell our team of 2 are Dispatchers,

 

one of us has been a 911 dispatcher for going on 7 years the other closer to 9 years.

 

The 7 year one has been a vol Rescue Squad (Search and Rescue) since 1998 and the other recently joined the squad as well.

 

We both love our careers and helping people.

[lrobin5000]

I'm a former police officer. Now, I'm an adult probation/parole officer. Does that count?

[+B & Lela]

Police Officer in North Georgia

[+AlistairMacilherron]

I'm 20 years old and a FF/EMT. This summer I am going to be a seasonal with the forest service as a hotshot/handcrew. Hope to get my FF 1 cert this fall and my Fire Science AA within 2 years. Didn't know there were this few EMS cachers here, or they just don't post that they are on Forums. As soon as I get a picture of me on one of my engines I will post that picture.

 

What I am starting to do in my county is to place caches at all of the Fire Stations. They are going to be a series called, oddly enough, "Fire Station (then the station #)".

[PyroDave]

I'm Certified to fight wildland fires but I can't go out west this year because of family issues.

 

Dave

[+Totem Clan]

I was a firefighter and an EMT many, many moons ago before I joined the military. The unit I was with was a rural unit so we did fight a few structure fires, but our main training and focus was wildfire suppression and control.

 

My father, who's now retired, was firefighter and paramedic. He became a Fire Chief, and then a State Fire Marshall and arson Investigator toward then end of his career.

 

I still have the utmost respect for him and all you folks.

[+egami]

I am certified in CPR and carry band-aids.

[+dkwolf]

I am certified in CPR and carry band-aids.

I'm not certified in anything, but I carry Duck Tape.

 

Honestly, to the firefighters, emt's first responders, police officers, and last but most certainly not least, Military...thank you.