“LIFE OR DEATH - EMT FIRST RESPONDERS” 1970s EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROMO FILM XD71714

[@travisrauh]

Thank you for posting this video it was very educational and I’m sending it to my dear friend, Matt, who has absolutely monstrous arms and is studying to be a paramedic but still has a thing or two to learn about saving a life. Matt, if you see this, stay away from the Economy Ambulance Service.

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[@MCW1955]

The one time TV actually did some good, the show Emergency, actually jump started many paramedics programs across the country. Very realistic and I still watch it every day.

[@bmasters1981]

I do too-- a lot on DVD (have complete series).

[@Just1American1966]

Afternoon reruns inspired me when I was in middle school. In 1981, at 15, I was able to start volunteering with my local fire department, staying on until I moved away at 19. During that time, I also developed an interest in law enforcement, largely due to not wanting to wait to be called before interacting with the community. I did that for four years, the last one with a department of questionable practices. After leaving, I ended up in EMS, and have been in since, both prehospital and interfacility, the latter of which I favor more now at my age.

[@rjyeezy76]

“Jump started”? I think what you’re referring to is called defibrillation.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Just1American1966]

@@rjyeezy76 I see the joke.. he wasn't referring to the patients.

[@pascaljh]

I watched this in my EMT class back in 1979.

[@oliveradams1270]

Thanks for the work you did hero

[@razvandobos9759]

I first watched this from another channel earlier this year, and loved it. Came out 1977. This film gives me a lot of "Emergency" and "Adam-12" vibes. Afterall, this does take place in Los Angeles! The EMT's have a 1975 or 76 Ford Econoline. The amateur's have some kind of 50's Chevy Suburban or other hearse meat wagon. The concept of the EMT started back in the late 1960's early 1970's. The same year this film came out, the Star of Life was registered by Congress as the official EMS symbol in the US.

[@jayb.5017]

It's a 1946 Sayers and Scoville Cadillac.

[@scratchdog2216]

What a hoot of a production. Sharing this with two EMTs I know.

[@tomcampbell4414]

This is my new favorite video. I’ve been on a fairly busy box for the last 15 years and this is like watching an episode of “This is your life”. I’m the one with the cigar, but my cousin also has a body shop so maybe I’m both.

[@richardsmith1966]

I watched this film in my 1987 EMT class in NEW JERSEY. Nice to see it again.

[@MrWheeler715]

Where are Gage and DeSoto?

[@ficklekid_ed86]

they were more careful and slow than Gage and DeSoto it seems, the legitimate ambulance, it's almost like Emergency was on a schedule

[@289Mustang67]

The red and white ambulance (or one identical to it) was used on the last season of Emergency! The fire engine is a Los Angeles County Ward LaFrance identical to Engine 51 on the series. There is a possibility it could be the one used as Engine 51.

[@pascaljh]

I worked in two ambulances just like that one.

[@vindivergilio3482]

It's scary to know this crap actually happened before mandatory training and certification became law. I started my EMS career in 1981 as an EMT and we still had people working who were 'grandfathered' in and their experience was their training. The crap we saw from these bafoons.....sickening.

[@macmedic892]

The EMTs secured the head before securing the torso. That’s a failure on the EMT exam-I know from experience.

[@bluejedi723]

yep. automatic fail. Been there done that. Took exam (again) 3 weeks later. Never made that mistake again.

[@zodszoo]

A needed change of procedure that was learned later?

[@aaronhadley3750]

They also put cold packs right against the patient's skin...oops!

[@bmasters1981]

@@aaronhadley3750 Indeed-- the cold pack clearly states that one has to put a buffer of some sort between it and the skin.

[@amazedinthesky]

I love seeing the old EMT/Paramedic films, do you have any more or possibly more in the future?

[@chrismayer3919]

I’ve heard of Keystone Cops, but KEYSTONE PARAMEDICS?

[@contactacb]

Vibes of "Mother, Jugs & Speed" with this short! funny choice to dub a decidedly British Ambulance Gong on the hearse type ambulance when it clearly had a motor driven siren on the roof, I assume it was to sound more out of date & amateur although I didn't think auto based ambulances in the US ever had anything other than motorised sirens (whereas we had bells into the 1960's until two tone air horns took over)

[@calbob750]

Before EMT squads and cell phones in an emergency you first had to find a phone to call an emergency number usually fire or police. No 911. Sometimes you dial “0” and ask the operator to contact emergency squads. An hour wait wouldn’t be unusual. If you had an accident on the interstate in the early 60s there were no mile markers. How far to the nearest home or business phone..your guess.

[@1978garfield]

For some reason in my city the powers that be have determined that EMTs belong on fire trucks not ambulances. So if you call 911 a giant ladder or pumper truck will how up first, make sure it isn't spontaneous combustion and then they will call for an ambulance. The Fire and Rescue EMT will get you all packed up and then have the ambulance take you to the hospital. They could save many miles on the fire trucks if they would put the EMTs with the ambulance company.

[@pascaljh]

Many areas have set up a tiered response system. As fire stations are spread out geographically to reduce response times during emergencies they are sent out as first response units to begin treatment of the person with medical problems more rapidly and possibly correct acute life-threatening events. As it is economically unfeasible to station an ambulance in such a manor, this was the solution to prolonged ambulance response times due to distance, etc. Even if the fire department provides the ambulance transport; you are still going to have prolonged response times because you can't economically place an ambulance as densely as fire apparatus.

[@smorris281]

Your city has the right idea, pal. Most large cities do dispatch fire apparatus with an ambulance to 1, provide faster response if the ambulance is farther away, and 2, provide extra hands and backup on more serious cases like cardiac arrests, drownings, and car accidents. Lets not forget about those areas with fire depts than have their own ambulances, providing ALS/BLS to their taxpaying residents, instead of relying on contracts with those national for-profit money mongry private ambulances. You dont know how lucky you are.

[@sacmaps]

12:33 Well, that's an interesting subtitle...

[@publicmail2]

B4 this is was the meat wagon and many died on way to hospital from heart attacks. It all started in early 70's in CA when EMT's could give medical care via radio to DR.

[@E_Static]

Actually, it began in 1967 in Pittsburgh, PA, with the Freedom House Ambulance service. This was the foundation of all modern EMS

[@pascaljh]

The Freedom house started the first non-physician advanced life support service in 1967 in the US. It was a very successful program but fell prey to the bigoted political views of the city administration of Pittsburgh. Dr. Nancy Caroline and several other prominent physician's who are considered founding alumni for modern EMS in the US were part of the project. It was a predominantly black ambulance service that in the end won the trust of many of the white citizens by practicing exceptional care and showing great compassion towards the patients. The first ever dedicated cardiac care/critical care ambulance service was physician based in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1966.

[@mwand89]

Since this film represents EMT service, it's about the difference how both the highly professional paramedics and the highly amateur paramedics take care of their injured clients.

[@E_Static]

EMT stands for emergency medical technicians. There are EMT-B (basics) EMT-I intermediates and EMT-P (paramedics). Each have different levels of training and scopes of practices. However, they are all EMTs.

[@blainenodes8182]

1972 St Paul fire begins paramedic program w/7 Ford van rigs,modeled after LA fire program

[@E_Static]

Freedom House ambulance service started in Pittsburgh in 1967. It was the first paramedic service upon which all others were modeled.

[@redironproductions5579]

Gotta say I liked both the ambulances it was just the incompetence of the other crew that gave it a bad wrap. Other than that a really good film. I enjoy learning about how paramedics go on about different situations and such and what they do during a possible spinal injury was one of them. Small nit pick about the sound cutting out but it was probably due to the film being worn down over time but what do I know, better have 90% than 9%. Thanks for posting!

[@TravisDillon2000]

does anybody know what that song is called at 6:50

[@bmoorear]

Before we knew to get people off scene quickly and do everything on the way to the trauma center.

[@vincescuilli7422]

Great video I’m a ALS practitioner and EMS supervisor for a fairly large service. Started my career in the late 80s. 35 years now in the business as a professional. So funny and sad to seen this happen with volunteer or sub par vs professional EMS services. Not saying volunteer or small shit services are bad but as a professional career partitioner you operate at a different level. I still look today and ask how in the hell did some of these idiots pass EMT Basic

[@drsevrin100]

I like to watch Shake Hands with Danger then watch this video.

[@garystar1592]

I miss the 1970's barreling down the Interstate with my Hemi V8 faster than the law. Flash Forward 50 year's later, I still barrel down the left lane in my Tesla. I drive this rocket at my age, which is 85, Even passe Old Joe on the Amtrak to Scranton the other day. I figure at my age, who knows how much time I have left! Anyway I found love on seeking arrangements (a college girl). In exchange for her time, company, I pay her rent, bought her a car, take her to Vegas to spoil her. In return, she keeps my prostate healthy. Watch out on the I95 south for me -:

[@brentschmitt3338]

Brown sugar?

[@eddieafterburner]

Congratulations.

[@minhollysope9309]

What the F*@% did I just read?

[@garystar1592]

@@minhollysope9309 I am glad to report that we have arrived in beautiful southbeach.

[@jayb.5017]

I'll ride in that '46 S&S Cadillac over the Ford breadtruck.

[@canadianrushfan12]

Did they really use CBs in ambulances back then?

[@anthonyholmes195]

They forgot to turn on the rear lightbar

[@zambufly1]

That happened to me once..😮

[@1974rail]

Is that guy Charlie from Brewster million's?

[@patrickcannell2258]

Watched this in 1984 when doing ambulance training. Economy scoop and shoot meat wagon.

[@1974rail]

Is that Jerry orbach

[@zEropoint68]

thank god you can't die of hokey or none of us would have survived the 70s

[@alexander1485]

You can't die of yoga or jazzercise either

[@J_Calvin_Hobbes]

👍

[@terranceaddison4599]

Yeesh... watercolor stains in the start. film needs restoration ..BAD

[@PeriscopeFilm]

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[@robertbrooks7001]

Drop the First Responder Title! Skilled Emt, Firefighters, Police, do not belong with Tow truck drivers, DOT, Security! This came about because ER and Hospital Staff couldn't differentiate between EMTs and Paramedics! Could read patches, plus idiots like Cannonball Run goofs in generic apparel! Firefighters,EMT, Paramedics, Police Officer!

[@Superflight777ge]

These 70s ambulance films are so weirdo wacko.

[@terranceaddison4599]

Yeah...I don't know whether to laugh or..grimace..😂 😢

[@CherylBeatrice-j4x]

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