Recent content by BHammond1

I've been interested in the EMS field for years now, and when I signed up for an EMT class I was excited that I would be finally able to follow that dream. When my boss came to me and said that he wouldn't be able to switch my schedule around and that I'd probably have to drop out of the class...

Hey all, I'm starting an EMT-B class within the month, but I'm keeping my eye on the ball and hoping to pursue my interest in fire and EMS as far as I can go. I want to get my paramedic certification, but I haven't been able to find anyone in Louisville that offers it. I know Spalding...

Hey all, I'm starting an EMT class next month and have been picking up some of the different supplies that are required. I stopped at a car accident tonight on the way home from work and called 911, got the people out of the middle of the road, etc. etc. Anyway, when I got back in my car I...

Thanks for your reply, Aerin and everybody else. I know you all are "strangers on the Internet," but at the same time most of you are professionals in the field I'm looking into and thus your opinions do hold some credence. I am initially more attracted to street medicine as a firemedic, but...

Greetings all, I've posted a few times here but not for a while. I have a BA and am currently working at a residential treatment facility for teens, but I'm interested in the emergency services field. In the downtime before my EMT-B program begins in March I'm trying to figure out which specific...

Hey, I'm looking to see if anyone on here works for or knows much about Louisville Metro EMS. I used the search function and it looks like the most recent thread was from the middle of 2009. Basically, I'm currently in MO but I am eager to move to Louisville near the end of the summer for...

Hello all, I wanted to ask how difficult people thought it was to get their paramedic license. I've heard a variety of responses to the question; I'm basically looking to be as well-informed as I can be about the emergency services profession. I'm a recent college graduate looking to start my...

Not to help people? Not for any adrenaline rush you might get when the bells ring? I don't want to sound bullish but you might want to re-evaluate your reasons for getting into the profession. With that said, I'm entering into the field myself, but I'm not expecting "great money"; everything...

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations about what questions I should ask the school I'm considering taking my EMT classes at. I want to make sure they're perfectly reputable, etc. Any help would be appreciated.