Who's trained.....

[Countryboy]

I was just wondering who has any CPR training or better (ex. Paramedic)? Did you get your training from work or elsewhere?

Every employee onsite at the quarry has to have a yearly CPR class. You get CPR and AED certification from the class.

I myself am a First Responder. :thumbsup

[tylermckee]

Other - nothing :rolleyes:

work has a yearly basic CPR/first aid class they put on, they try to get everyone to go but i couldnt make it.

[Grader4me]

Good topic! I have first aid & CPR and recieved the training through work.

Here is a little tid bit of info to throw out there...Two or more people working on a job site has to have a first aider. So if a WHSCC/OHS officer came along to where your crew was working, and there wasn't a trained first aider on site...you could be shut down or fined.

This is the law in New Brunswick. I have no idea what the laws are anywhere else.

[PSDF350]

To keep my logging certification I need to take first aid cpr every 2 years. So this spring I will need to take again. I take it through the New Hampshire timberland owners Assc.

[rino1494]

Other - nothing :rolleyes:




Same here

[CM1995]

:bash First responder training from years ago when I was a vol. firefighter. I was going for EMT but failed by a couple of points on my test so I got a first responder instead. It was my first year of college and I had a lot on my mind.LOL

[bigbadford91]

first aid and cpr from the local 18 training site

[tylermckee]

Good topic! I have first aid & CPR and recieved the training through work.

Here is a little tid bit of info to throw out there...Two or more people working on a job site has to have a first aider. So if a WHSCC/OHS officer came along to where your crew was working, and there wasn't a trained first aider on site...you could be shut down or fined.

This is the law in New Brunswick. I have no idea what the laws are anywhere else.

What do the rules say about a guy working on site alone?

[Steve Frazier]

I used to have basic first aid with CPR but let it lapse. I was on our volunteer rescue squad for a number of years, but couldn't keep up with the training requirements for both the fire dept and rescue squad. I chose to stay with the fire dept.

During my membership on the squad, I initiated CPR in two cases, both were elderly women with congenital heart failure. While both had a weak heart beat when arriving at the hospital, neither survived.

[Grader4me]

What do the rules say about a guy working on site alone?

OHSA just states 2 or more people. So if there is just 2 people on the work site, one must be a first aider.
There are rules pretaining to working alone that are stated in the act, depending on what type of work that you are doing. For example if you are working in forestry operations operating a chain/clearing saw it states that you are not to work alone.
Also many companies have there own rules and regulations for their employees that have to work alone, such as contact information, radio/call in every so often etc..

Tyler, Keep in mind that these laws are here in N.B. and as previously said I have no idea as to what the laws are anywhere else.

[Countryboy]

but couldn't keep up with the training requirements for both the fire dept and rescue squad. I chose to stay with the fire dept.

So in your area Steve, the Fire dept and Rescue are seperate? Down here if you're on the Fire dept then you're pretty much considered Rescue too since the training pretty much blends the two.

I've performed CPR 22 times since I started 9 years ago and yes I keep count. Only 16 of those were successful. 4 of those 16 were children. Children will always get to ya, no matter what you've seen or who you are, in the business.

[CM1995]

So in your area Steve, the Fire dept and Rescue are seperate? Down here if you're on the Fire dept then you're pretty much considered Rescue too since the training pretty much blends the two.

I've performed CPR 22 times since I started 9 years ago and yes I keep count. Only 16 of those were successful. 4 of those 16 were children. Children will always get to ya, no matter what you've seen or who you are, in the business.

My hats off too you countryboy.:salute

[Countryboy]

My hats off too you countryboy.:salute

Thanks, but I thinks its my duty. :usa

Good job on trying for EMT :thumbsup . I've got to get on the ball if I'm even going to try for that. Last year was the last time my head was in the books so I think I need some refreshing. Have you kept up with your First Responder certification?

[Truckie]

Iv been with the fire department for 7 years now and have only had my EMT for 4 years. Iv just started my fourth year as an EMT.
Between work and other things that have to be done it is very difficult to keep up with the fire department and the EMT stuff. I have been laying low for the past few months.

[CM1995]

Thanks, but I thinks its my duty. :usa

Good job on trying for EMT :thumbsup . I've got to get on the ball if I'm even going to try for that. Last year was the last time my head was in the books so I think I need some refreshing. Have you kept up with your First Responder certification?

Unfortunately No. I do have CPR certification though. I moved around since then and I am not in an area with a Vol Fire Dept anymore. Actually the Dept I was with my father started back in the early 80's. I found it very rewarding being part of a Vol Dept.

[Steve Frazier]

When I joined our department in '78, the Rescue Squad was housed and funded by the Fire department, but it was a separate organization with their own training requirements. The division has kind of faded away, we now have 19 paid staff, mostly hired to cover the EMS calls. Our firefighters are all now EMTs, and some are Paramedics.

All volunteers are now required to be certified in CPR, I'm grandfathered under the old requirements and am exempt. I'm not sure the Rescue Squad exists any longer, the fire department now provides EMS.

[Countryboy]

Man, thats totally different from ours. Pretty neat how different regions have different EMA designs. :yup

[Countryboy]

Iv been with the fire department for 7 years now and have only had my EMT for 4 years. Iv just started my fourth year as an EMT.
Between work and other things that have to be done it is very difficult to keep up with the fire department and the EMT stuff. I have been laying low for the past few months.

I would really like to get into the more advanced stuff but like you said work unfortunately comes first as Volunteering don't pay the bills. I have been lucky enough to be able to get alot under my belt though.

I got First Responder certification because me and a fellow firefigher talked the Safety Director at work into paying us to take the class. There are a couple of other guys (5 total) that were allowed to take the class, with pay, that were non firefighters. The class was held by my Fire dept so it was just another day in the classroom for me but the other guys got alot out of it. All of them passed with flying colors which gave me a sense of pride cause I hand picked them.

This is one reason, a really big reason, that I'm still with the company I work for. They are open to new ideas and not afraid to take steps to advance in safety.

Now, if somebody has an accident, there is at least one trained person on all 3 shifts to handle the incident until the ambulance responds. This includes the use of AEDs, of which there are a total of 6 located around the quarry, as well as backboards, jump bags and O2.

I am currently in the process of getting a High Angle Rescue class together as well as Confined Space Recue. Our busy season is about to hit so this could be a challenge but my Safety Director assured me that its a priority step for the better of the safety of the employees. We shall see. :usa

[Truckie]

Sounds like a first class company you work for C B.
I once had a high angel rescue class it was extremely interesting.
I hope all works out for you to get the class.
5 12’s and 5 on Saturdays don’t leave much time to get stuff done at the home let a lone the fire department.
I need something like a 30 hour day.

[jimmyjack]

got my osha 40 hr hazwhoper, which they teach first responder first aid , cpr , haz mat containment and safety. got it for a job i was going to take but never did. that was a little over a year ago so things are a little fuzzy now:dizzy , but it was a interesting class to take:yup

[Countryboy]

Sounds like a first class company you work for C B.
I once had a high angel rescue class it was extremely interesting.
I hope all works out for you to get the class.
5 12’s and 5 on Saturdays don’t leave much time to get stuff done at the home let a lone the fire department.
I need something like a 30 hour day.

6 12's here with Sunday night off. I work at night so I'm free during the day to an extent.

[Jeff D.]

Countryboy, does your question about training include if we've ever had it, or must it be current?

I had CPR training back when I drove bus, but that's been awhile.

I saw on the national news recently that there's some controversy as too the benifit of doing mouth to mouth along with chest compressions during CPR.

If I understood it correctly, it sounded as if they felt that chest compressions alone @ 100/minute gave a higher chance of survival.:beatsme

[Countryboy]

Countryboy, does your question about training include if we've ever had it, or must it be current?

I had CPR training back when I drove bus, but that's been awhile.

I saw on the national news recently that there's some controversy as too the benifit of doing mouth to mouth along with chest compressions during CPR.

If I understood it correctly, it sounded as if they felt that chest compressions alone @ 100/minute gave a higher chance of survival.:beatsme

No it doesn't have to be current. The poll was mainly to find out how many people have had training and to what extent. Just because a persons certification has lapsed does not mean that they have forgotten everything they learned. Thats what refreshers are for, to reiterate some of the "details" that are commonly forgotten. :thumbsup

In reference to the CPR question, I think there is always a better way but the better way for one victim may not be the better way for another victim. The purpose of the study is to find the best general "rule of thumb" for people to use in all circumstances.

I have the most up-to-date CPR training (2/18/07) where we were taught the newest CPR procedure which is 2 breaths to every 30 compressions. Last year it was 2 breaths to every 15 compressions. Before that, it was 2 breaths to every 10 compressions.

You have to remember that CPR is the most basic form of life support. This is why I say CPR is more a "rule of thumb" for the majority of victims than a solution for every victim. I'm sure they will always be changing the procedures to benefit the victim to which I whole heartedly support but a common misconception is to think that taking away those 2 breaths and doing only compressions, is going to save thousands of lives. I don't doubt it will save more lives if the studies are correct. I don't think its going to be a very noticable difference though.

[alco]

I had my EMT certification, but let it lapse since I am no longer on the municipal fire department. The company I work for would happily pay me to recertify, but I will be changing jobs in a month or so and have to give up the emergency response team so it wouldn't be worth my while or theirs.

Brian

[nedly05]

I'm in the middle of re-certifying, it's not for work though, it's for the volunteer FD.

[nedly05]

So in your area Steve, the Fire dept and Rescue are seperate? Down here if you're on the Fire dept then you're pretty much considered Rescue too since the training pretty much blends the two.

I've performed CPR 22 times since I started 9 years ago and yes I keep count. Only 16 of those were successful. 4 of those 16 were children. Children will always get to ya, no matter what you've seen or who you are, in the business.

Our FD has Fire and EMS together running out of the same station, you can join specifically as an EMS member, but if you join for fire you have to do both. I am very lucky in 10 years I have missed every code and never had to do CPR, unfortunately I have been on a bunch of fatal incidents that the victims were too far gone to attemp recussitation. That always sucks, but you can't let it drag you down, our county is good about providing CISD when needed. I really enjoy being a part of the FD, and I woulnd't mind doing it as a carreer. I am lucky at work that I always am in town and the boss (my dad) lets me leave. He gets a little tense when it's a big call like a fire because he knows I am gonna be busy for the rest of the day most likely. Nothing beats that adrenaline rush when the tones drop!!!:usa

[littledenny]

Just finished the class to recertify, haven't gotten to the test yet.

I started on the SAR team, and ended up joining the fire dept, just to get hold of a radio.

Wish I had the time to do EMT, but as many of you have mentioned, it's hard to keep up with the certification you already have, much less get more.

Most proud of the Certified Emergency Manager certification, was the hardest to get, and I really want to pursue the Master's level. Not many of those guys (and gals) around.

[fireman050]

first responder/ vol firefighter

[nedly05]

Just got my EMT back and got promoted to an asst. chiefs position.

[Countryboy]

Just got my EMT back and got promoted to an asst. chiefs position.

Congrats Nedly! :usa

[fireman050]

this is one of my rides when i am with the county:D

[RT Engineering]

FIrst responder, 40 Hr has mat, and Rescue Diver. Although I did let the 40 Hr lapse, I still think it is valuable training.

[nedly05]

Congrats Nedly! :usa
Thanks, Countryboy!!!:woohoo

[dirtslinger]

Ive been a nationally certified emt for 4 years now. Mostly as a side job since there is hardly any money to be made working full time as one. Around here EMTs at most make $12/hour. The wage is laughable to say the least. And plus, I rather enjoy running equipment and keeping rescue merely as a hobby and having the added knowledge on jobsites.
I also have a variety of other certifications, haz mat, ekg, swift water rescue II, and confined space rescue.

My experience has been that the first aid/cpr courses you are required to take for a lot of jobs are a joke. Either the material is so brief you'll do more harm than good if its needed, or its presented in such a way that if youve never had experience with it, you wouldnt understand it. But its funny how some who have been through the classes think they know everything when it comes to an emergency. Ive nearly got into a physical altercation with a foreman who thought he knew how to treat an injured coworker who was crushed and burned.

[tylermckee]

i have my first aid and cpr cards.

[EZ TRBO]

I am a cert Fire Fighter 2, and First Responder. Also some training in trench/technical rescue and rope rescue. Wouldn't mind trying to get my EMT certification, but don't have the time right now.
Trbo

[littledenny]

I just got back from taking a Technical Ropes Rescue class to add to all the other things I've gotten to do since I retired. Had a really good time with it, but it's slowly convincing me that I need to start letting the younger guys do the fun stuff. 54 year old knees don't need to get hauled out of third floor windows, up and over roof parapets.

[Countryboy]

I just got back from taking a Technical Ropes Rescue class to add to all the other things I've gotten to do since I retired. Had a really good time with it, but it's slowly convincing me that I need to start letting the younger guys do the fun stuff. 54 year old knees don't need to get hauled out of third floor windows, up and over roof parapets.

Congrats on the class.

That's one of the classes I'm wanting to take. Gotta make some time somewhere though. I've been finding it easier to take a couple days off from work to take courses at the academy in Forsyth. Trying to make classes over several weekends at the station takes up alot of time.

Ahh the joys of retirement.....one of these days I'll be there. :D

[MMSOCAL]

The contractor i work for rotates out the current staff every year. Since we are certified for 2 years in first response, we do a once a year class. Atleast all the super's and most of our operators that have and will be around for awhile have all been certified.
I think it is a great idea, i worked for a contractor before that had one certified person per site, which wouldnt be so bad if that person, our saftey man, was ever at work. Its a costly class i imagine but it'll be worth is when we need it. Not to mention the benifits for those with families with children and elders.

[mascas]

wow, alot of volunteers here.
I was a volunteer back home..
fire one fire two,cpr,National regestered emt,Mo state emt,I used to go to Fire school every winter in columbia missouri...I have a stack of certificates.

but as I got older and had a family and a job that demands my time...I let it all go. I couldnt keep up with the credits.
My dad is a paid firefighter at NKC (assis chief.) I guess it runs in the family..
IVe seen some crazy stuff.

[TRACKHOE71]

im also a volunteer firefighter, only essentials class though, but i do have cpr,first aid and aed certificates as well.

[bigblueox]

i worked as a flight paramedic. i flew with med flight mostly out of richmond va and a little out of maryland

[Hydro101]

how hard was the hazwhoper. i got some work at a superfund site we have coming up at the end of the summer and i need one guy with this. i might send myself and one of my guys, just curious if its as tough as they say?



got my osha 40 hr hazwhoper, which they teach first responder first aid , cpr , haz mat containment and safety. got it for a job i was going to take but never did. that was a little over a year ago so things are a little fuzzy now:dizzy , but it was a interesting class to take:yup

[eightup]

I have CPR and First Aid

40 Hour Hazwoper

OSHA 10

DOT HAZMAT Transportation Awareness 49 CFR...

[catchick]

I have my first aid and CPR level C.
Am trained first responder and I also got my fire fighting and fire extinguishing training...MSDS, WHMIS, TDG...uh just about it all.

[fireman050]

next year im going to LSU to get my cert in arson investigation

[Demo_Andy]

I was trained at college to be a 'first aider'. Since then my company has payed for me to refresh the course everytime i need to.

All our foreman are first aiders, I'm the only first aid operator. I carry a first aid box in the machine which is useful for when your far from the welfare/site offices.

Do people get payed more for being in this position of responsibility? We don't here, most of us have said were won't refresh unless we do.

Andy

[Eric]

I will go to first responder class next month. I'm also on the fire brigade.