Mounted search and rescue

[Lyne Peterson <lyne@bryngyld.com>]

Here's another point about stopping at basic first aid.  I took a 1st 
responder class and chose NOT to certify.  A first responder is held to a 
higher standard than personnel certified in basic first aid.  I felt I was 
not comfortable being responsible for more than basic first aid.  We have a 
former EMT that let their certification lapse for similiar reasons.  
   
  How much more equipment would I be carrying the more qualified I am?  Would 
I be obligated to carry oxygen since I would be trained to administer it?  
Could I possibly be sued for NOT carrying life saving equipment?  I've also 
wondered about the liability for our unit for NOT carrying a defib unit.  (We 
can't afford one, but you get the point.)



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    Lyne Peterson
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