[quote]fighting_fires wrote:
AC- Im really happy youre hitting gold out there good for you. Youre journey is awesome to hear about, please keep us posted.
I also have a question for you if you ever get some time to answer, seems youre pretty damn busy lol.
While working a rig, whether it be inland or off-shore, do they staff paramedics? i have heard that they do, but I wasnt sure of the circumstances.I am a nationally licensed paramedic and was curious how they go about that?
Thanks for the good reads all the time!
FF [/quote]
I can answer this one. All rigs should have a medic. Whether they are a full paramedic or an EMT I can’t say. I would guess they are more often than not EMTs. Production platforms get the short end of the budget stick, so their “medics” may just be a roustabout with a CPR cert. The drilling platforms keep a dedicated medic on board, working a 14/14 schedule, and have fully stocked sickbay. They can’t perform surgery, but they can generally keep one from bleeding to death. Pretty much any injury from a sprained ankle up will get you an emergency helicopter ride to the nearest hospital. If your sprained ankle isn’t life threatening then you will be flown back to the rig to complete your hitch. Thus preserving the rig’s No LTA record.
Cool sounds good. Thanks man. Its not very important so dont really worry about it unless you happen to be talking to them lol. I was just curious because they always talk in class how there are other opportunities to use a medic license other than with a FD.
Stay safe.
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On most of the rigs I’ve worked the medic largely coordinates the flights for crew change, and doubles as an HLO. If you’ve ever wanted to add more letters to your title, Helicopter Landing Officer may be a unique one to have.
Haven’t been on here so I’m just getting spun up on everything. Hope you’re doing well. Too bad I missed the recent posts about a meet up or I would have made the trek. Next time I’ll have to tag along.
This definitely sounds like a life-changing series of events- I would expect nothing less from you! I will try and hop on and get updated when I can but as you know I’ve got it pretty busy now too. Let me know if there is anything you need.
What are you reading while you’re down there? I know you don’t have a lot of time to read but I imagine you are still cramming some in.
[quote]fighting_fires wrote:
AC- Im really happy youre hitting gold out there good for you. Youre journey is awesome to hear about, please keep us posted.
I also have a question for you if you ever get some time to answer, seems youre pretty damn busy lol.
While working a rig, whether it be inland or off-shore, do they staff paramedics? i have heard that they do, but I wasnt sure of the circumstances.I am a nationally licensed paramedic and was curious how they go about that?
Thanks for the good reads all the time!
FF [/quote]
I can answer this one. All rigs should have a medic. Whether they are a full paramedic or an EMT I can’t say. I would guess they are more often than not EMTs. Production platforms get the short end of the budget stick, so their “medics” may just be a roustabout with a CPR cert. The drilling platforms keep a dedicated medic on board, working a 14/14 schedule, and have fully stocked sickbay. They can’t perform surgery, but they can generally keep one from bleeding to death. Pretty much any injury from a sprained ankle up will get you an emergency helicopter ride to the nearest hospital. If your sprained ankle isn’t life threatening then you will be flown back to the rig to complete your hitch. Thus preserving the rig’s No LTA record.
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First- AC sorry im cramming your awesome thread with questions and now conversing with Bujo lol, I would offer tit pics but theyd me man boobs and noone likes man boobs.
Secondly- Bujo thanks for responding a couple more questions if you dont mind
It kind of surprises me that they would staff an EMT as opposed to medic, since being secluded all an EMT can really do is, give o2 tape a sprain etc. Where as a medic would be able to start an IV, give meds etc. etc., while being in the middle of nowhere it would be more necessary to have those things available. ok more of a thought than a question. But where you said they do have medics that can keep one from bleeding out that makes more sense haha.
HLO- any more info, that sounds intriguing?
3)Do these guys make a decent living like the guys doing the work on the rig do?
Sorry for bombarding ya with questions, this just really intrigues me.
Haven’t been on here so I’m just getting spun up on everything. Hope you’re doing well. Too bad I missed the recent posts about a meet up or I would have made the trek. Next time I’ll have to tag along.
This definitely sounds like a life-changing series of events- I would expect nothing less from you! I will try and hop on and get updated when I can but as you know I’ve got it pretty busy now too. Let me know if there is anything you need.
What are you reading while you’re down there? I know you don’t have a lot of time to read but I imagine you are still cramming some in.
Take it easy brother,
Nate
PS- your crib is awesome[/quote]
Nate!
Glad you hopped on and got a little 'Nation in your life! I know you’ve got your hands full. LOL How is everything? I’m currently re-reading some of Robert Bly’s poetry (little book on the human shadow) and doing a lot of writing in the journal. Other than that I’m reading a bunch of technical shit on PLC’s for my job to clear the cobwebs out of my head cuz it’s been so long since I worked on that shit.
I’m driving back down to Lafayette today (I bought a truck - blue Dodge Ram 4x4 crew cab) so I’ll hit you up while I’m driving. Take care, bro!
[quote]fighting_fires wrote:
AC- Im really happy youre hitting gold out there good for you. Youre journey is awesome to hear about, please keep us posted.
I also have a question for you if you ever get some time to answer, seems youre pretty damn busy lol.
While working a rig, whether it be inland or off-shore, do they staff paramedics? i have heard that they do, but I wasnt sure of the circumstances.I am a nationally licensed paramedic and was curious how they go about that?
Thanks for the good reads all the time!
FF [/quote]
I can answer this one. All rigs should have a medic. Whether they are a full paramedic or an EMT I can’t say. I would guess they are more often than not EMTs. Production platforms get the short end of the budget stick, so their “medics” may just be a roustabout with a CPR cert. The drilling platforms keep a dedicated medic on board, working a 14/14 schedule, and have fully stocked sickbay. They can’t perform surgery, but they can generally keep one from bleeding to death. Pretty much any injury from a sprained ankle up will get you an emergency helicopter ride to the nearest hospital. If your sprained ankle isn’t life threatening then you will be flown back to the rig to complete your hitch. Thus preserving the rig’s No LTA record.
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First- AC sorry im cramming your awesome thread with questions and now conversing with Bujo lol, I would offer tit pics but theyd me man boobs and noone likes man boobs.
Secondly- Bujo thanks for responding a couple more questions if you dont mind
It kind of surprises me that they would staff an EMT as opposed to medic, since being secluded all an EMT can really do is, give o2 tape a sprain etc. Where as a medic would be able to start an IV, give meds etc. etc., while being in the middle of nowhere it would be more necessary to have those things available. ok more of a thought than a question. But where you said they do have medics that can keep one from bleeding out that makes more sense haha.
HLO- any more info, that sounds intriguing?
3)Do these guys make a decent living like the guys doing the work on the rig do?
Sorry for bombarding ya with questions, this just really intrigues me.
Maybe ill come live with you and AC hahaha [/quote]
No problem at all, brother - Bujo has been a great help! Ask away, and good luck!
Well, Vacation is over. I’ll be driving back to Lafayette in an hour or so - just getting some last minute time in with the kids. I’ll be back on the rig on Tuesday. Once I get back from that hitch and I’m on land for a bit, I’ll upload some pics and shit. I was simply too busy this time around. Take care and best of luck to everyone!
First- AC sorry im cramming your awesome thread with questions and now conversing with Bujo lol, I would offer tit pics but theyd me man boobs and noone likes man boobs.
Secondly- Bujo thanks for responding a couple more questions if you dont mind
It kind of surprises me that they would staff an EMT as opposed to medic, since being secluded all an EMT can really do is, give o2 tape a sprain etc. Where as a medic would be able to start an IV, give meds etc. etc., while being in the middle of nowhere it would be more necessary to have those things available. ok more of a thought than a question. But where you said they do have medics that can keep one from bleeding out that makes more sense haha.
HLO- any more info, that sounds intriguing?
3)Do these guys make a decent living like the guys doing the work on the rig do?
Sorry for bombarding ya with questions, this just really intrigues me.
Maybe ill come live with you and AC hahaha [/quote]
Sorry man. I didn’t mean to ignore you.
I’m not really sure what the full training for a rig medic is. I would assume they have full paramedic training. Personally, I’ve never seen them treat anything much beyond a sprained ankle. I think the most impressive thing I’ve seen is one take 5 tries at stabbing a vein for a fluids IV. I do know a couple guys who have had heart attacks on rigs and lived to tell the tale thanks to the rig medics.
Helicopter Landing Officer. Helicopter landing officer - Wikipedia
Sometimes the medic is an HLO, and sometimes an HDA. Kind of depends on the size and personnel of the rig. The medic is almost always on the helideck during helicopter operations, usually in a coordinator position.
There is an unwritten rule in the oil field that the less you do, the more you make. From my observations the medics spend most of their time watching TV, thus I’m guessing they make a fair living. Pretty much every medic I know is pretty happy in their position. Everybody bitches about their jobs. Medics just tend to bitch about giving flu shots, and getting woken up in the middle of the night for this or that.
I got a big couch. I’m sure you and AC can figure out how to share it.
First- AC sorry im cramming your awesome thread with questions and now conversing with Bujo lol, I would offer tit pics but theyd me man boobs and noone likes man boobs.
Secondly- Bujo thanks for responding a couple more questions if you dont mind
It kind of surprises me that they would staff an EMT as opposed to medic, since being secluded all an EMT can really do is, give o2 tape a sprain etc. Where as a medic would be able to start an IV, give meds etc. etc., while being in the middle of nowhere it would be more necessary to have those things available. ok more of a thought than a question. But where you said they do have medics that can keep one from bleeding out that makes more sense haha.
HLO- any more info, that sounds intriguing?
3)Do these guys make a decent living like the guys doing the work on the rig do?
Sorry for bombarding ya with questions, this just really intrigues me.
Maybe ill come live with you and AC hahaha [/quote]
Sorry man. I didn’t mean to ignore you.
I’m not really sure what the full training for a rig medic is. I would assume they have full paramedic training. Personally, I’ve never seen them treat anything much beyond a sprained ankle. I think the most impressive thing I’ve seen is one take 5 tries at stabbing a vein for a fluids IV. I do know a couple guys who have had heart attacks on rigs and lived to tell the tale thanks to the rig medics.
Helicopter Landing Officer. Helicopter landing officer - Wikipedia
Sometimes the medic is an HLO, and sometimes an HDA. Kind of depends on the size and personnel of the rig. The medic is almost always on the helideck during helicopter operations, usually in a coordinator position.
There is an unwritten rule in the oil field that the less you do, the more you make. From my observations the medics spend most of their time watching TV, thus I’m guessing they make a fair living. Pretty much every medic I know is pretty happy in their position. Everybody bitches about their jobs. Medics just tend to bitch about giving flu shots, and getting woken up in the middle of the night for this or that.
I got a big couch. I’m sure you and AC can figure out how to share it.
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