JS>Here's the REAL LEGAL test. If I'm traveling in another state and am
JS>NREMT certified, and I come upon an accident scene as a first
JS>responder. An ambulance shows up with two EMT's. As an NREMT, I
JS>identify myself as such and I take command of the scene. An EMT must
JS>yield command to a NREMT if the NREMT requests to do so. I cannot
JS>pass or yield command to the EMT's. I can ask them to assist until
JS>relieved of command by 1) another NREMT, 2) an EMT-P, 3) a NREMT-P,
JS>4) a doctor licensed in that state that accepts FULL responsibility
JS>for the patient(s) on the scene, or 5) the hospital E/R physician via
JS>cellular patch.
Patent silliness. Unless you are certified to work in that state you 
have no authority over anyone. In fact, you are nothing more than 
another bystander with some first aid training. NREMT certification 
means only that you have passed their examinations, it does not confer 
upon you any authority to "take command" at any scene. Try it in most 
states and at the least you will get laughed off the scene. Persist and 
you will be arrested. In Massachusetts the NREMT is not recognized, you 
need a certification card from the Office of Emergency Medical Services 
to practice. Your NREMT card means nothing. 
Gary
þ CMPQwk 1.42 129 þThe scenery only changes for the lead dog.
--- Silver Xpress Mail System 5.4F3b
--- Squish v1.11
---------------