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Josh · 2012-03-05, 21:34

A couple of vids from work today. We were 3rd Manning so we had 3 on board and I got the short straw and got the back seat.

ChrisM · 2012-03-06, 12:36

(2012-03-05 21:34)Josh Wrote: ..and I got the short straw and got the back seat.

Did you genuinely have time to draw straws? Just curious.

**KaraK [T]** · 2012-03-06, 12:43

(2012-03-06 12:36)ChrisM Wrote: Did you genuinely have time to draw straws? Just curious.

They have more than enough time between / before runs to draw straws Tongue

Nice vids, Josh, makes me jealous.

McGherkin · 2012-03-06, 17:39

Very nice vids, really interesting Wink

I was suprised how little the siren was used though, but then it must do your head in. World's quietest engine too Tongue

But then I didn't see many of the muppet drivers a lot of drivers complain about (out of interest, ever read 'Blood, Sweat and a Cup of Tea'?).

I thought you were with a private ambulance service though, didn't think you responded to 999 calls...

Paul · 2012-03-06, 18:41

In my opinion this is so intresting!

Keep the vids comming if that's allowed!

Josh · 2012-03-06, 18:48

(2012-03-06 12:36)ChrisM Wrote: Did you genuinely have time to draw straws? Just curious.

We drew chocolate fingers Tongue

(2012-03-06 12:43)KaraK Wrote: They have more than enough time between / before runs to draw straws

You'd be surprised, NHS wise, we have very little time between most calls - unless on a break or if it's a weird day.

Quote:I thought you were with a private ambulance service though, didn't think you responded to 999 calls...

My main job is with a private service, we do all sorts but mainly event cover (not that we don't do 999 runs). This was with an East of England van - technically I was sent out as a Community Responder, however as I am also Tech I was just doing my normal job from a different seat.

Kyllone · 2012-03-06, 19:18

What kind of education you have then? Needs alot years in school? Tongue

Josh · 2012-03-06, 19:26

As a CFR I was trained over 2 days and assessed afterwards. As a Tech I was trained over a 12 month period and still have on-going training, we are always learning new skills and applying them to the job we do.