CN>I have worked special events, like motorcross, where my partner's
CN>view was as above: to run hot to the E.R. (usually about 20 miles
CN>away in the remote motor-xs), inorder to not delay the racing. Most
CN>races require at least one MICU ambulance on the grounds while
CN>racing, so if the other ambulance is a BLS (to save money), and the
CN>MICU has to run a more serious patient to the E.R., the races have to
CN>be stopped.  
Too bad. Having worked all sorts of details, at what might be considered 
somewhat exorbitant over time rates, I don't have that much sympathy for 
them. At most of these details, such as movie sets, races, building 
demolitions, sporting events, the EMS people are among the lowest paid 
people. I'm not complaining, because the city pays us extremely well, in 
the same range as police and fire as it happens. The point is, if these 
people are too cheap to pay for two ALS units, then they have no right 
to complain. Racing to the ER with a stable patient is not the way to 
deal with it. 
CN>I've also had to stabilize Cspine and airway on an unconcious 12 year
CN>old on the side of a 40-degree inclined hill with 20-40 racing
CN>motorcycles zooming on both sides of me because the MORONIC track
CN>owner didn't want to stop the race because "it was almost over".
Jerk. Him I mean! 
CN>I love working special events, but unjustified code 3 runs and
CN>dangerous situations make me very wary of who I'll work with as a
CN>partner, and which events I will work...
Details, as we call them, are often lots of fun. They are usually 
overtime, which makes it more fun. And to boot, the chances are that you 
won't have to kill yourself working either. Some of them include free 
food and other goodies. However, I still wouldn't unnecessarily risk 
getting in an accident to accommodate the customer. 
Gary
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