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Ever seen someone hit by one?????????

As a pedestrian, vehicles with high vertical front ends get my attention.

Good for police and paramedics on OT. Not so good for property taxes.

Our daughter isn't German. But, she likes Germany, so learned the language.

Experience in Emergency Services not required. DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF DIRECTOR Job Category: Emergency, Fire and Paramedics Services Work Location: FIRE & PARAMEDIC HQ & EMS STATION 53, 4330 Dufferin St, Toronto, M3H 5R9 Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy Salary Range: $242,387.60...

I've read some other large organizations may have "A few bad apples". Apparently, the City of Toronto does too.

The Post says it was Corey fired the pilot.

Fortunately, the ER was open when the ASHE occurred.

Curious about paramedic Response Time at BCAS Station #868 Tumbler Ridge, saw this from two weeks ago, Jan 21, 2026 Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mayor concerned about ambulance staffing levels https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tumbler-ridge-ambulance-staffing-levels-mayor-concerned-9.7053453

I got scolded for comparing one ASHE to another. "It's not a competition."

Saw this about local emergency medical services, Ambulance crash near Tumbler Ridge, B.C., raises frustrations about emergency care Mayor says incident highlights risks of long ambulance trips after local ER cuts...

For readers who may live in the vicinity of the school shooter(s), B.C. Emergency Health Services would not confirm the number of victims treated or hospitalized. Mounties are urging residents of Tumbler Ridge, a town in northeastern B.C., to shelter in place due to a “confirmed active...

Got to love your job.

Saw this about ICE training, Training shortened, but reports vary on how much https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/13/has-us-ice-officer-training-been-reduced-to-47-days

Regarding pre-hospital chemical vs non-chemical restraint, Not All EMS Restraint Practices Are Created Equal March 20, 2025 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831746

Readers with Certification as a Journeyperson Truck and Coach Technician (310T) may find this of interest, Salary Range: $94,905.00- $128,386.00 Posting Period: 30-Jan-2026 to 13- Feb-2026 https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/job/TORONTO-SUPERINTENDENT-FLEET-MAINTENANCE-ON-M6J1X4/599381217/

I think the Japanese may be feeling gaijin fatigue. Perhaps that's why they rolled the drunkmaki into a police car, instead of an ambulance. Seems to be a lot of intoxicated Salarymen there. But, they generally dont bother anyone and are tolerated. They seem to be a symbol of loyalty to their...

I worked part-time in the Don Jail on days off. It was a change from 9-1-1.

I've always had an interest in Japan. As far as I know, their paramedics do not administer chemical restraint on 9-1-1 calls. CBH said, Not sure if it is like that in Japan. It appears Japanese police transport " intoxicated and uncooperative " individuals. Not to suggest any 9-1-1 system...

Chemical Restraint was approved by our dept. on 1 April, 2007. That's when specialized education began on it. Did some reading about chemical restraint on 9-1-1 calls in Japan. Could not find any evidence of it. They seem to prefer Futon rolling and wrapping. Hojojutsu, a traditional...