Do not start collecting items, grabbing clothes, or continue fighting the fire.
A fire will spread quickly and emit toxic smoke immediately."
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We’re talking 13 years ago.
Putting the pedal down as soon as the traffic light turns green is not a great idea.
Wait a couple extra seconds.
u/CDC_
2.
DO NOT PUT YOUR FEET ON THE DASHBOARD.
You don’t want to see what happens if that airbag goes off."
sadlynotcamillahect
3.
“Ex-EMT and ER Nurse.
u/gamerdudeNYC
4.
“My dad was an EMT, firefighter, fire investigator, and police officer.
Sadly, my dad dealt with a lot of deaths from fires started by these things.”
u/Ok-Armadillo-2765
5.
“If there is a fire in your house, there are a few things to know.
First, what kind of fire it is and how to put it out.
Kitchen or grease fire?
NEVER PUT WATER ON IT!
Put a cover on the pan or pot, or throw a towel over it.
Do not start collecting items, grabbing clothes, or continue fighting the fire.
A fire will spread quickly and emit toxic smoke immediately.”
“Most fire deaths aren’t from skin burns;they are from smoke inhalation.”
There’s such a thing as a backdraft, and it can be catastrophic.”
), BE HONEST WITH THE FIRST RESPONDERS.
You will not be the first or last call they ever have with illegal or reckless circumstances.
They cannot do their job the best if they do not have all of the information."
Always keep a first-aid kit and tourniquet in your car.
I’ve had many close calls; luckily, I only needed it once.
A guy ran a red light, and I T-boned him.
It’ll prepare you to avoid an accident if you oughta."
Anonymous
11.
“I actually had to give a presentation on snake bites in EMT school!
Do not suck on the snake bite like in the movies.
It will do nothing and can just cause an infection.
Sucking devices designed for snakebites do not work either.
Do not apply ice.
It has been proven to worsen outcomes.”
“Do not apply a tourniquet above the bite to stop any venom from spreading.
Therefore, the correct course of action would be to let it spread throughout your bloodstream.
Remove any bracelets or rings.
If you begin to swell up, they can cause issues and may need to be cut off.
Even if the snake’s head is separated from its body, it can still bite.
Do not play with dead snakes or take them with you to the hospital.
Take a good look at the snake’s patterns, size, and colors.
If you might, take a picture.
Different kinds of snakes require different kinds of antivenom, so this information is valuable to doctors.
Venom can take time to work, and not all snakes are venomous.
Call 911 ASAP.”
u/misterdoodles2
12.
“EMT and nursing student here.
That is somebody’s significant other, parent, or grandparent.
I’m sick of all these drunk drivers.
I stopped going out for 4th of July and New Year’s Eve parties a long time ago.”
u/beepboop-009
13. u/Baja002
14.
“Ex-EMT several years ago.
“If an object impales someone, leave it in.
And finally…
17.
“Don’t ignore flash flood or water warnings when you hike or drive.
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