Code 3 to Syncopal Episode

[45barber1]

55 seems pretty fast on that road( just past the stop sign)

[Rummeltobi]

The normal wail + the EQ2B wail at the same time, you rocks! :)

[PNSB101]

@collinbucci The Q would have sorta a shivery sound to it when it winds up. This is a siren for like Ambos and only the fire engines would have the air raid Q. But i like both the Q2B and the EQ2B

[EnjoyFirefighting]

at such empty roads it's kind of pointless to let the siren on the whole time. Yes I know it's state law. Here in Germany it is federal law to keep the siren on until arriving at the scene, but at such road/traffic conditions we switch them off on our own responsibility. Has wored well, not one accident with responding vehicles in Regensburg City and County in the last several years.

But I think you would get a ticket from the police?

[jimmyxtc69]

in edmonton alberta canada they give ambulance drivers speeding tickets if they go over the posted speed limit.

[JWD172]

EQ-2B*

[JWD172]

I hate the E2-QB in ambulances...

[colinbucci]

nice siren tho in canada where i work our ambulances olny have SA-361

[colinbucci]

thats deff not a q thats an eq-2b

[s5medic516]

@colinbucci you are correct.

[cubeyuk]

A British ambulance would of got there in half the time

[EnjoyFirefighting]

@cubeyuk so true! British, Dutch, German, Danish and Norwegian ambulance (and other EMS/Fire vehicles) drivers are the ones that go the fastest to the scene. But in these countries people actually know how to pull over on time ^^

[cubeyuk]

@EnjoyFirefighting Absolutely 

[ipkul3ter]

Love this video.

[ipkul3ter]

Love thid video.

[nov2529]

a "q" on an ambulance=completely awesome

[cadtrude]

In all my years as a Emergency Medical Dispatcher, I would always ask "fell out of what" whenever I got one of the someone "fell out" calls. Just to see what the caller would say!

[HelluvaBadShot]

nothing is more badass than a dual siren

[Shintsu2]

Just curious, but I've been in front of an ambulance in rush hour traffic before - is there a particular reason why they honk so veraciously with the siren? Where I was people were stopped at a red light and we all moved as far right as we could without hitting other cars and the ambulance still blared at us like we were supposed to hit the other cars even though we couldn't move any more. Is it mostly just something they tell you you have to do or the ambulance driver's decision?

[s5medic516]

So we can be heard going through the intersection.....Can you hear the lawyer...."well did you have your siren on? Did you blow your horn?"

[Shintsu2]

Ah okay. I wasn't sure if any ambulance drivers ever kind of did it because they were angry with the other motorists or out of sheer safety. The light was green for us to go straight and that's the way he went so once we moved aside I figured he'd just go on through.

One other question - are you limited on how fast you can go mainly based on your personal decision of how safe the speed would be? Like doing 100 mph on an open, empty flat stretch of expressway or do they forbid that completely?

[s5medic516]

Our service states 1o mph over the posted limit.

[Shintsu2]

Ah, are there ever any exceptions - like say if the patient is in critical condition? This would certainly explain why I never see ambulances going much faster than everyone else. Theoretically though, no cop would stop you for speeding if you had your lights and sirens on would they? I mean, that seems like pulling over a speeding cop or something - except worse since they don't know the condition of the patient.

Anyway, keep up the good work - you're a good driver!

[CTFD13]

Our department states 10 MPH, but even with a critical patient, we go through red lights, and have people yield to us, so we have to be even more cautious. that and we cant start or stop too fast because of the pt. and our crew in the back. we dont want to throw them all around. i usually do the speed limit on normal roads, but the highway i'll do 10 over.

[ericthesoldier]

@s5medic516 why did u guys sell this truck

[danesurgeon]

@s5medic516 Ours does as well, however I don't know of anyone who follows that though. I'm just waiting for the time one of us gets into an accident and they review the dash cam....someone will be looking for a job.

[acasillas9363]

@s5medic516 depends on the call our PD allows 50-60 over

[gezelle007]

was this a firetruck or what?

[s5medic516]

Ambulance

[phonejoey]

e-q2b

[s5medic516]

yep

[jsj297]

Looks like he did a great, safe job driving to me.

[firefighter5111]

who do u work for that how the ambulance companys work?

[JonTron11]

in our province its the discretion of the responding medics when to use sirens. Though on a code call lights or sirens must be used. Depends on severity of the call as well. the province uses an alpha bravo charlie delta echo response guide, with echo being most serious. Alpha is patient transfer or non code run. Bravo can be run code but usually is not. Charlie and above are always code runs.

[amblefire]

what the hell are you in a pov????? b /c you where using the eq2b at the stop sign

[s5medic516]

no, im in an ambulance....and seems to me a stop sign, with a car to the left, would be a great place to use sirens.

[homelovefire]

wat is the name of your fire ems department

[s5medic516]

its a small ambulance company running only 2 trucks. MedCare EMS.

[CTFD13]

since you seem to know the "proper" technique for everything, wny not make videos to show everyone? or is it just easier to nitpick things, and ignore state laws.

[robertgift]

I have videos since 1989.

Don't have ability to upload them on YouTube.

But you can think for yourself and not need our examples.

Not state laws - look it up.

Ask yourself the same questions.

Our SOPs are based on intelligence and crew discretion.

We are considerate.

Quiet when possible.

Better lights mean less noise annoyance.

[CTFD13]

I have looked it up and read it in the ohio revised code, its also in our department SOP's, so dont say its not when your from a different state.

[robertgift]

Thanks, 13.

Could you paste Ohio RSs here?

We sound only as needed.

Approaching red intersections often just two up-down sweeps. But if no vehicles are approaching their green signal, we remain silent.

Another has siren CONSTANTLY blaring.

We safely travel the same route quietly when possible.

This annoys the public as little as possible.

Occasionally we receive compliments for being considerate.

Also it lessens becoming overconfident in the siren. Often it is not heard.

[CTFD13]

When responding Code 3, warning lights must be on and sirens must be sounding continuously

as a warning to other drivers, as required by Ohio Motor Vehicle laws.

Check the website if ya still dont believe me. Just because its not what you believe, doesnt mean its NOT different in other states.

[robertgift]

Can you copy and paste, or provide a link?

(Easier than typing out what you did.)

I am looking for the little "or" in the Statutes. Was told the same here, then found "lights or siren"!

It makes no sense to have sirens blaring when no one is there to hear it (them) but people in their homes.

I don't believe it states: "When responding Code 3, ...sirens must be sounding continously ..."

(How ridiculous having more than one siren.)

[dandadrumman]

In Virginia it is state law, if you have lights on you have to have on your siren. Also I love the idea of having dual sirens running. When I am coming to an intersection I want to have the best chance at people hearing me and getting out of my way. And to the people who complain about the noise, sorry, but you'll be glad to hear us coming when your the one in need!

[Bugman3188]

EXACTLY THATS WHAT IM SAYN

[dandadrumman]

Also with VB Rescue we have priority 1, or priority 2. Priority 1 is lights and sirens and priority 2 is normal driving. Some people go lights and sirens for "time and distance" Some of the folks will at night run just lights until they get to an intersection as to not wake people up by the station and piss off people who could give us a possible donation.

[PowercallSirens]

i dont run yet but ive been to 14 many times im only 15 ive gotta few more year i live in chesapeake but yeah code 2= lights no sirens

[dandadrumman]

hmm. Interesting. I have been running for a little while and thats the first time I have heard it.

[PowercallSirens]

hmm thats funny cause i live in the tidewater area of va and on a code 2 run u just run the lights no sirens

[dandadrumman]

What agency do you run with? I run with Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. Station 14, also Medical Transport. In the EVOC class we where told in the state of VA if your lights are on, you have to have sirens. Maybe I was told wrong.

[sinsley1]

im not sure what the law is in ohio, but in PA if your lights are on the siren must be on too.

[CTFD13]

thats what the law is. At night i try to take a surface route to the station that goes mostly by businesses, or i'll just tap manual at some intersections.

[soccernut88]

If Emergency Services are running code, then I like it if they continually utilize their siren, because then I can hear them several blocks before I even see them and know that I should be alert because you never know where they'll pop out from. And then that is when the lights come in handy, because it is easier to pin-point the location of flashing lights versus a siren. That is my two cents worth. (P.S. Love your video's s5medic516, keep up the good work and stay safe!!!)

[s5medic516]

Close....its over in Bama

[pearldrumsarecool]

IS this in Georgia looks very alike to Southeast GA

[tomtomspace]

wow i dont know how fast yall are going it it looks slow but its great video

[911caddy]

You should run your eQ2b in manual mode instead of auto mode. It sounds much better!

[Medic83301]

AEIOUTIPS: Alcohol , Epilespy ,Insulin ( diabetes) , Overdose (Intentional or accidental ) , Uremia , Trauma , Infection (sepsis) , Poisoning/Psychogenic , Stroke/Shock

[s5medic516]

Actually, they patient had been cutting grass and got dizzy. She had cooled off and was A&O when we arrived.

[Medic83301]

Syncope . "fainting" or "passing out" . It's a state of an altered level of consciousness that is brought on by what I learned in EMT class . AEIOUTIPS !

[s5medic516]

That is exactly right. Sounds like you were paying attention in class. Good job.

[04wheelerd]

Fantastic video again!

[UJustR4pedMe]

whats a code 3?

[s5medic516]

Code 3 is lights and sirens {aka...wake the neighborhood}

[LifesaversofFuture]

lol to that.

[buchananf]

Nice. You need some of our fire trucks code 3.

[rykember11]

Awesomw job! I love when the Q and Whealen both go to yelp. Keep up the good work.

[quispamsisst2]

Nice response. Love the Q. Keep em coming.