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CombatMedic · 06-23-2009, 09:16 AM

I don't know if this is going in the right forum, but I will place it in the BLS section because it has to do with ALL EMS and transport units.

you know that little tool box that we keep in the outside compartment that is behind the driver. What kind of tools do you keep in it. I am looking for a general list, nothing department specific. If you have something that you think works but seems out of the ordinary, tell us why you have it. Lets make a list and see what everyone else uses.

AMRemt · 06-23-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CombatMedic

I don't know if this is going in the right forum, but I will place it in the BLS section because it has to do with ALL EMS and transport units.

you know that little tool box that we keep in the outside compartment that is behind the driver. What kind of tools do you keep in it. I am looking for a general list, nothing department specific. If you have something that you think works but seems out of the ordinary, tell us why you have it. Lets make a list and see what everyone else uses.

They removed all our tools last year.

bcmd · 06-23-2009, 10:43 AM

they took ours also we are not aloud to thouch the unit the company has a maintance dept...we put other stuff there...

fishy · 06-23-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AMRemt

They removed all our tools last year.

That must be one hell of a happy place to work at. Can you fax me an app?
Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

We have our own maintenance with a fully licenced garage, so no need for us to get hand on. The only thing I ever used was wrench/spanner kinda thing to remove the manometers from the oxygen tanks. They tend to tighten due to the pressure and you can't get 'em off by hand anymore. Other than that, I got nothing.

GaHazMedic · 06-23-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bcmd

they took ours also we are not aloud to thouch the unit the company has a maintance dept...we put other stuff there...

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Originally Posted by fishy

That must be one hell of a happy place to work at. Can you fax me an app?
Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

We have our own maintenance with a fully licenced garage, so no need for us to get hand on. The only thing I ever used was wrench/spanner kinda thing to remove the manometers from the oxygen tanks. They tend to tighten due to the pressure and you can't get 'em off by hand anymore. Other than that, I got nothing.

The whole purpose of hand tools on the trucks was not so that we could work on them, but so that we had a basic set of hand tools should we need them on a call.

Ditch Doc · 06-23-2009, 04:08 PM

If you're driving a Wheeled Coach, you will need a Phillips screwdriver and a LOT of spare hardware to replace what falls off. Also some JB weld for the cabinet doors.

GaHazMedic · 06-23-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditch Doc

If you're driving a Wheeled Coach, you will need a Phillips screwdriver and a LOT of spare hardware to replace what falls off. Also some JB weld for the cabinet doors.

Damn...ain't that the truth!

fdnyemt5330 · 06-23-2009, 04:15 PM

We have a roadside maintainance that will respond for any mechanical issues that arise, and a tire truck on 24/7 if we get a flat.

fire medic 328 · 06-23-2009, 06:11 PM

Gone are the days when we are allowed to have hand tools on our truck apparently after many years of doing our own repairs they have taken it all way for fear we might actually fix something. regardless of what other uses we might have such as a hammer and punch to remove a swing door at a res to get our stretcher. now it is ask the homeowner to borrow their tools or call the fire dept.

Bring back the tool box to all EMS units.

cwl3gemt · 06-23-2009, 07:37 PM

We have a tool set with screwdrivers, wrenches, ect, a hammer and punch, and a trouble light. (ya know, the ones mechanics use.)

06-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
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bcmd oh well, what da Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore ,MD Posts: 774 My Mood: Rep Power: 47	Re: Ambulance Toolboxes they took ours also we are not aloud to thouch the unit the company has a maintance dept...we put other stuff there... __________________ I need beer ! Beer makes ugly girls cute

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Ditch Doc once a truckie.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redneckia Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 63	Re: Ambulance Toolboxes If you're driving a Wheeled Coach, you will need a Phillips screwdriver and a LOT of spare hardware to replace what falls off. Also some JB weld for the cabinet doors. __________________ I am no longer disgusted, just amused. www.ditch-doc.blogspot.com

06-23-2009, 04:15 PM	#8
fdnyemt5330 Do you feel lucky? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Between Brooklyn, and New Jersey. Posts: 4,320 Blog Entries: 6 My Mood: Rep Power: 142	Re: Ambulance Toolboxes We have a roadside maintainance that will respond for any mechanical issues that arise, and a tire truck on 24/7 if we get a flat. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, I guess I'm one happy mofo.

06-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#9
fire medic 328 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the mobile ghetto Posts: 281 My Mood: Rep Power: 22	Re: Ambulance Toolboxes Gone are the days when we are allowed to have hand tools on our truck apparently after many years of doing our own repairs they have taken it all way for fear we might actually fix something. regardless of what other uses we might have such as a hammer and punch to remove a swing door at a res to get our stretcher. now it is ask the homeowner to borrow their tools or call the fire dept. Bring back the tool box to all EMS units. __________________ The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

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06-23-2009, 07:37 PM	#10
cwl3gemt The Silent One Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South of Heaven, North of Hell Posts: 1,775 Rep Power: 84	Re: Ambulance Toolboxes We have a tool set with screwdrivers, wrenches, ect, a hammer and punch, and a trouble light. (ya know, the ones mechanics use.) __________________ In the beginning was the word, and the word was BEER and it was good. I don't try to explain to people why I ride a Motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy No explanation is necessary. For those who haven't No explanation is possible.