The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

[galadriel]

Welcome intro

I'm galadriel (couldn't think of any other id, oh well), 46, and mom of two. Currently (and for the past 8 years), they are my job..I am really looking forward to getting into the EMT-B program at Baldy View ROP in Ontario California for the spring of 2010. I am hungry to learn!! I am trying to prepare this year by familiarizing myself with medical terminology and reading THE BASIC EMT textbook/workbook.

Are people laughing yet? Am I being unrealistic in even attempting this at so late a date? I've been accused of being drawn by the "romance" of EMS work, but am fully aware that pain, noise, bodily fluids etc. etc. will be involved when working with hurting people! Thanks for responding; I appreciate feedback.

 

[Tmurphy]

Greetings,

My name is Tiffany, 20, and I am a student at a community college in Michigan, majoring in Criminal Justice. I have completed an MFR course but never took the NREMT exam for the license. I have my Healthcare Provider card from AHA.

I am applying to get into the EMT-B program at my school for the Summer semester.

I do charity work through a costuming group called the 501st Legion. It's basically Star Wars fans who make screen accurate costumes of the bad guys to spread the joy of Star Wars to children as well as to raise money for several causes.

 

[bittner]

Hello all I am Bryan. I am an EMT-B in Texas and a Paramedic student. I have been an EMT for almost 2 years. I don't like intros that much so thats pretty much it about me.

 

[2easy4u]

2easy4u

New guy on the block. I have been a medic since 1994. I started this career in my late thirties. So that makes me older than water I suppose. I have worked rural and city. The last 10 years I have been on a helicopter and I appreciate more now than ever my colleagues on the ground and in the air.I have a wonderful opportunity to see many different services and the first responders at their finest. Okay.... Okay there are a few not so wonderful, but for the most part they are great. I have been visiting EMTLIFE for a few months on occasion and I thought that I would just jump in and test the water. To all of the folks that are working on their EMT or medic I encourage you to study hard and practice,practice,practice. Because when it's your show, its your show! Don't give yourself a chance to blame yourself. After you work a while you will learn that it's not about you. It really has nothing to do with you. It's all about the patient. So learn all that you can and don't stop learning because we are depending on you to know what to do and when to do it. And to the rest of us, we can't go back,but we can sure as heck go forward.
Thanks
Later folks.

 

[SafeTgirl]

Very nice introduction, 2easy4u.

 

[2easy4u]

Introduction

Thanks Safe T girl.
It will take me a little while to find my way around on this site, but I am looking forward to participating on this forum. I have a few things to do for today so I will check the posts a little later. Have a great day. And thanks for the welcome.

 

[Duncan Hitchcock]

Howdy

I'm an old guy that's been in this business for 37 years. I work for a county Fire Rescue Department. My past has taken me thru jobs in the private sector and the third service EMS.
I have been a Paramedic since 1974 and an RN since 1984.​

 

[elle]

hey im elle, im turning 21 on April 8th, I live in sunny san diego and love it. i just got my EMT-B card and am hopelessly looking for a job. I really want to work in the er as a tech but no luck so far. any tips would be awesome.

 

[raven]

Hey all!

I've been lurking the forums for some time, might as well introduce myself. I'm 18 years old and going to University here in Toronto (Ryerson) for Info Tech Maangement (which I really, really don't like). I have an interest in working in EMS in York Region or Toronto, and I think I will pursue this instead of my ITM education.

This forum has been nothing but helpful in my decision to get into EMS, so thank you all for that!

 

[fmrpddisp]

Hello everyone,

Anthony here. I am a former police/fire/ems dispatcher that decided to become a nurse then decided to be come a paramedic! I plan on starting EMT school down here at the end of May and then hopefully pass the state/national certifications and get a job!

My oldest brother has been a medic for 16 years in Northern California and my middle brother (I am the youngest) just graduated this past December with his ADN and smoked the NCLEX in February. Now he's just waiting for a job.

Anyway, I've been lurking on here for the last week or so and decided to join in the fun!

Great site and I look forward to participating in some discussions!

Anthony

 

[SanDiegoEmt7]

Hello All

I'm here to ask a few questions, contribute if I am able, but mostly to lurk.

I am currently an EMT-basic (read: interfacility transport specialist) looking to the future and deciding what my role in the EMS world will be. I have watched this community for a while now, and there's a lot of good people and information to enjoy.

 

[Medresponse44]

First off thank you for this great site! I am currently an volunteer MRT/ FF for the town of New Fairfield, CT. I am also currently taking an EMT-B class to further my knowledge in the EMS field.

 

[MassEMT]

Just registered and wanted to say hello

I'm from New Hampshire currently working in Boston as an EMT and in New Hampshire as a Firefighter/NREMT

Looking forward to the forums!

 

[jay.ee.en.en]

Hey Im Jenn,

EMT Student done on thursday (if all goes well)
Certified EMR I guess but no work out here for that!
Live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, cold at the moment!!

Super excited to be on this site, seems to have some good people and some awesome information, look forward to talking to everyone B)

 

[cakegonebad]

G' day all,
I have been floating around the forum like a ghost for a couple of months, so here's my intro.
My name is Christian and I'm 30 years young.
I was a Pastry chef back in Oz for 8 years, now I live in Tucson, Arizona with my wife and 3 cats.
I start EMT school in May and I plan to become a Paramedic.
I have a lot of questions about ems and have found answers to some of them here on emtlife.

 

[medicdan]

Welcome All to the Life!

 

[WannaBeFlight]

Hello...

My name is Lauren, I live in Hendersonville NC. I have six years of experience with Sports Medicine, have been a Medical Assistant for 3 years and decided to pursue my dream of being a Paramedic this Fall. I have done ride alongs and have thoroughly enjoyed the experiences. My ultimate goal is to be a Flight Medic with Mission Hopsitals in Asheville, NC.

 

[EMT-G36C]

Haven't done this yet...

I am a 21 y/o EMT-B.

My name is Francisco, but everyone calls me Frank, or Franco.

I've been working in the field for 5 months, and I love my job. City of Chicago, btw.

I work for MedEx, an 11 year old private company on Chicago's northside.

In my spare time I like to hang out with buddies and have a few brews, watch movies, or documentary tv shows, or play video games.

I'm also a really bad guitarist.

I eventually want to work for the FD, or become a paramedic and LEO.

 

[EMT-Dan]

Hey Guys,
My name is Daniel and I'm a 20 y/o college junior. I'm currently an EMT-B student hoping to finish up in early June. When I do, I would like to become an EMT-B in the city of Virginia Beach and become nationally registered. I look forward to meeting new people and getting started. B)

 

[8jimi8]

well i've already been posting a bit. didn't see this thread cause i went straight to the ALS forum when i started reading!

i'm an NREMT-B with Texas license. I'm about 5 weeks out from graduating with my RN. Ultimately I want to fly as an RN. Completely infatuated with pre-hospital care.

31 years old, rock climber, scuba diver and world traveler.