Paramedic EDC: What I Carry with me on Shift

[@brandiwilliams761]

I carry my raptors but also carry a cheap pair so that if someone on the call needs to borrow a pair, they don't steal my good ones....learned the hard way

[@PresleykpFit]

That’s a good idea! Never let them use the raptors lol

[@franhildwine1340]

Well done! As an EMS dinosaur I was a bat belt wearer and we wore plain leg pants. Glad to see the things I carried are still popular today!!

[@5_C_G]

Tipe, make sure to lock tight your leatherman raptor shear holster screw. Mine came off of my plate carrier. Luckily, my shears were attatched to a lanyard, and the shears were still in the holster when the screw came out.

[@Robmancan1987]

Here's a tape tip from a former power lineman. Fold the end of your tape over on itself just a tiny bit. It gives you an instant pull tab. When wearing huge rubber gloves and sleeves with leather covers you can't really search for the end of your tape lol. Get in the habit of folding the end over everytime you use tape and you'll never go searching again.

[@PresleykpFit]

Thank you! I will be doing this!

[@C3DPropShop]

Former combat engineer here, 10000000% agree with adding a "buddy tab" on your tape. Helps your buddy, Helps yourself.

[@ShEsViCiOuS911]

I loved all your EMS videos! I start EMT school in August and I’m so nervous!

[@montanagirl4062]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! Just started EMT school and needed some gear!

[@lorknozzel11]

fellow Montanan EMT here. i keep a couple packs of those hothands warmers in my pockets and backpack during the winter months because cold hands suck! i have been thinking about a rechargeable battery hand warmer after seeing a couple being used by some coworkers.

[@brandiwilliams761]

I put an emesis bag in by lower leg pocket. Saved me many times from being puked on

[@НиколайКомиссаров-д8ш]

Hi Glad to see you, it's very nice that you haven't stopped saving people and became a Medic, it's cool

[@kazg0091]

You're so bad ass i love you. I'm currently an intern / volunteer on EMS department

[@xXTiaRosexX]

Thank you for this Presley!!!

[@nerfkilo]

I carry tape on my stethoscope, a mini sharpie with my id card, as well as 2 syringe caps to attach sterile braun red caps(with a syringe) ,emesis bag,2 pens,notepad, spare gloves, penlight,flashlight. 🤙🏻

[@nerfkilo]

The ‘switch’ is to flip it around and use the small bell for pediatrics

[@danielc9774]

No, the bell is not for pediatrics. It's to hear different types of sounds like bruits and bowel sounds. The diaphragm is for lung auscultation and normal S1/S2 heart sounds.

[@ashleygriffey6722]

Where did get your jacket! So Cute!

[@mmmoore1111]

Wondering the same thing, love it!

[@PresleykpFit]

It’s from paramedic market!

[@randypennel3731]

Thanks for your suggestions I will be carrying different items on me also I do at times carry BP Cuff on me.

[@gunmachineproductions9851]

I would recommend getting a Groove belt

[@erykabernal4975]

Thanks for the vid! Very helpful! ❤

[@knndyskful]

This is a great EDC video, thanks so much, I got these 5.11 Ems pants and I’m like what do I put where?

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Hi Presley, this is Alan, I’m a retired police officer from Southern California, I saw your channel and thought I would check it out. You’ve got the whole package, you’re beautiful, well spoken and have a passion to help others, what a great calling!! I’m interested in what most people are carrying and not just guys, lol… Keep up your hard work, I know it’s a pain to edit and prepare these videos, it’s greatly appreciated and well done. Thanks again, greetings from Riverside in Southern California.

[@PresleykpFit]

Thank you so much and nice to meet you! Very kind of you, I appreciate it !

[@andrewgiordano5509]

Does the carabiner holding the tape to the pant strap sway alot or not bad while walking?

[@PresleykpFit]

Not bad! Probably cuz it’s a short one!

[@andrewgiordano5509]

@@PresleykpFit thank you for the reply and info. I just ordered a pair of those exact same Stryke EMS pants

[@MyNameIsSashaDE]

I have my cell phone and my keys. Somehow I've never needed anything else. What am I doing wrong?

[@theyolandajean]

Could you do a video on pay and OT? For a firefighter medic?

[@PresleykpFit]

I only know what pay is in my state, Montana is unfortunately one of the lowest paying states and has higher volunteers/paid-per-call services and not as many career opportunities so it’ll be off for sure versus other states

[@security29]

Respect I am a security guard, I have the raptors I carry them on duty I am worried about getting my thumb cut on the seat belt cutter

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Just out of curiosity, do you also carry an off shift bag in your personal vehicle? If so, what do you keep in that?

[@not.zack..216]

doesn't matter if I forget everything ... as long as I have my chapstick. I can take care of whoever! lol

[@reubcom4040]

Not a hate coment, I know I'm probably wrong but for some reason i don't fully believe your a paramedic, its just their is some imbalance in the practicality of what you prioritise to carry like raptors are great but i find it rear for a medic to not carry standard shears as well, because if i rolled up to a trauma scene the last thing i want is to get some guys blood on my $150 raptor shears so have standard shears, probably just forgot but you overlooked the oxygen wrench one the raptor wich is far more frequently used than the seat belt cutter. And I'm surprised at how much stuff you have on you like a power bank on your ankle? On a shift you never know if your going to have vomit, pee, poo or blood on your uniform especially on your pants keep it in your bag and get a cheapish torch and clip it to your shirt or something. But any way you do you, no hate just confused.

[@PresleykpFit]

1. Feel free to search me by name to look up my paramedic license 2. I prefer raptors which is why I invested in them 3. You’ve clearly never worked in rural EMS in the middle of nowhere when a power bank has saved me MANY times. We have to carry duty phones, iPads, etc and I’ve been stuck in snow or out hiking to a patient for hours with search and rescue and items die. It’s a rugged power bank with a flash light that’s easy to take a sani wipe to (it stays as my work power bank). 4. I’ve had every body fluid known to man get on my uniform which is why I always keep spares at the station 🫶🏻 much love

[@DamionJR4923]

Thumbs up for Montana

[@antoniomaldonado8737]

I love my leather men rapptors and I love my littman cardiology 4 stethoscope amazing stethoscope

[@donnymillet3821]

Where did you get the fork n spoon thing? I know what you mean when on patrol and not having the utensils.

[@PresleykpFit]

I got it at REI !

[@Yorenzo27]

what shirt is that and do they have for men sizes?

[@PresleykpFit]

The brand is paramedic market and yes they have men’s!

[@brandiwilliams761]

I am also in rural Montana

[@frklein1]

All that beautiful hair!

[@danielc9774]

You really dont think that moving the bell/diaphragm is an off switch, right? Also, you pointed to the diaphragm but said bell.

[@jayffemt]

The only problem with carrying tape is that it picks up every bit of lint, hair, and dirt and looks terrible.

[@oliviakline7010]

So helpful thank u

[@JulioCMtzG]

Un saludo desde Guanajuato

[@randypennel3731]

Paramedics Save Lives, EMTS Save Paramedics

[@Its_Esoteric]

Kinda caked up

[@chickenjoymanok1]

tie a think paracord to your raptor

[@gordanzuzic6299]

Nice nails...

[@zachz699]

Swiggity swooty

[@agass2801]

Why would a stethoscope need an on off switch can't you just take it out of your ears

[@Loopy6155]

its not an on off. You use it to switch between which side of the bell your using. Not entirely sure why she said on/off switch, although when I first got mine I had no clue what it was as all I'd ever really been taught at first was were to place it on a patient and what to listen for XD

[@rebeccaspellmeyer5761]

Any of the digital ones do have an on/off. I carry an eko as does another paramedic because we both have hearing issues.

[@missprincesslaura12]

Do you have another link for the boots? The one in the description doesn’t work :(

[@PresleykpFit]

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