Yakima County Fire District No. 5
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*Click Here to View the 2008 Training Calendar* The training calendar will show both EMS and Fire drills for
each station.
Words that Should Be in the Medical Dictionary! Incarceritis (in-CAR-ser-EYE-tis) n. Syndrome marked by sudden onset of abdominal pain, seizures, shortness of breath or various other symptoms; seen in patients under arrest or threatened with arrest. Glucoschmeg n. Sticky, gooey, red substance that accumulates around the mouth and face of a patient who is given oral glucose. It can also be found days after the call on the caregiver's hands, stretcher, straps, jump seat and other places in the aid vehicle. Drama alert n. Any minor complaint that is exacerbated by numerous family members/friends believing it to be life-threatening (aka the infamous stubbed toe call). Usually results in having a hysterical patient on your hands.
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