the 100% directionless thread

[CALEMT]

Twice over the last few years, both times same thing, made to the interview but not beyond.

That sucks man. Keep at it!

 

[StCEMT]

*sigh* Trying to help ya be positive in a **** situation.

I know, its just funny to hear.

 

[Jim37F]

That sucks man. Keep at it!

Yeah, definitely. Besides these Vegas-area interviews (still got Clark County tomorrow!) I'm on the wait list for Honolulu's next PAT (they just did one while I was on orders in Feb so it might be a while ha), waiting on OCFA to get around towards interviewing Band B from their test (possible they wont, possible that'll be in the fall), even though I didn't pass Long Beach's interview, I'm still on their Band A from their last test so it's also possible I'll get another interview with them later this year or next. I've heard LA County FD might be scheduling another test here shortly, that I would love to pounce on haha But yeah, the biggest prize so far is my LAFD app, where I've already passed the test AND Interview and have been in backgrounds since August (and now my references are just now finally getting called, so hopefully they'll pass me soon!) Until then every other app and test and interview and what not is basically me not putting all my career aspirations in one basket haha

 

[EMT2015]

Man, I've missed so much. @ViolynEMT - YEAH!!!! Congrats!! I'll be paying attention for it! In other news, I just finished day 2 of Rural Metro's academy. SO MUCH INFORMATION. It's going to be a long week but so worth it!

 

[ViolynEMT]

I've actually (finally) been invited to test for AMR!!!!!!!! Tests in the morning are graded immediately. If you do well, you get an interview that day. The test is 1.5 to 2 hours long. That's a bit intimidating. Interviews are around 40 minutes. Is this typical? Rural Metro was very laid back when I interviewed there. Does anyone have suggestions on what reference (s) I could/should use to study besides JBL? It's been a while.

 

[CodeBru1984]

I've actually (finally) been invited to test for AMR!!!!!!!! Tests in the morning are graded immediately. If you do well, you get an interview that day. The test is 1.5 to 2 hours long. That's a bit intimidating. Interviews are around 40 minutes. Is this typical? Rural Metro was very laid back when I interviewed there. Does anyone have suggestions on what reference (s) I could/should use to study besides JBL? It's been a while.

Yeah!!

Study your EMT book, and your class notes in addition to JBL and EMTPrep.

 

[StCEMT]

Don't worry about long tests, just means you have time to be thorough.

Aside from JB, YouTube. All kinds of good stuff to be found there if you look in the right places.

 

[StCEMT]

Welp, got the call back, not selected for the job. In a way though, it might be a good thing. Could be a little easier that way until I finish medic school, I can always move up to the ALS truck at my current job anyway.

 

[Jim37F]

Felt like my Clark County FF Interview went pretty well (well better than my interview yesterday at least!) Now it's time to play the hurry up and wait game for them to tell me how well I scored haha

 

[redundantbassist]

Felt like my Clark County FF Interview went pretty well (well better than my interview yesterday at least!) Now it's time to play the hurry up and wait game for them to tell me how well I scored haha

Thats good Jim, I hope everything works out for you!

 

[Gurby]

I've actually (finally) been invited to test for AMR!!!!!!!! Tests in the morning are graded immediately. If you do well, you get an interview that day. The test is 1.5 to 2 hours long. That's a bit intimidating. Interviews are around 40 minutes. Is this typical? Rural Metro was very laid back when I interviewed there. Does anyone have suggestions on what reference (s) I could/should use to study besides JBL? It's been a while.

Possibly more important than JBL is memorizing your local protocols from cover to cover. Know drug dosages, know the area hospitals and where to take traumas/strokes, brush up on CPR algorithms, etc.

 

[Tigger]

I've actually (finally) been invited to test for AMR!!!!!!!! Tests in the morning are graded immediately. If you do well, you get an interview that day. The test is 1.5 to 2 hours long. That's a bit intimidating. Interviews are around 40 minutes. Is this typical? Rural Metro was very laid back when I interviewed there. Does anyone have suggestions on what reference (s) I could/should use to study besides JBL? It's been a while.

As said, specific local protocols. Though my AMR test was just your standard scope, but operations can have their own tests. That test sucked, JBL saved me.

 

[TransportJockey]

Got a new ride today. Finally a bigger vehicle to haul puppies around.. and maybe a kid or two in the future.

 

[ViolynEMT]

Today is my dog Bailey's 15th birthday! I love her so!!!!!

 

[COmedic17]

Just got new climbing shoes! Well, actually my my honey did...he just doesn't know about it yet.

 

[StCEMT]

Well a little over $550 later, my truck is working....again....basically just wasted $30ish on the stuff I fixed before it decided breaking was a good idea 2 days later.

 

[PotatoMedic]

Got to go to the OR today for tubes. On track to pass my 1 year MPD review.

 

[CALEMT]

Corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes with a Irish stout. Now that is how you celebrate St. Patrick's day folks.

 

[EMT2015]

2 more days of orientation!

 

[StCEMT]

Finally got my income higher than expenses. Oh how I love pay day. Guys, this means I am adulting. Like, actually adulting making smart adult decisions. Who'd have thought?