Recent content by detox187

So I searched around the forum a little for a tattoo thread. I figured I would post a pic of my newest tattoo which is a blend of a traumatic injury and the star of life. Let me know what you think!

Well, I worked for a company doing the 7pm - 7am shift. I won't lie to you, there were plenty of sleepless nights, but there were nights we did nothing and got a regular nights sleep. Thats not to say that all companies permit sleeping on an overnight shift. I know a lot of guys who weren't...

Congratulations, I myself start class at the end of August, but I've been certified in a different state so not as much excitement. It does feel good getting into ems though.

It really does depend on where you live and how the city operates. Most paid ems providers in volunteer fire departments aren't required to be firefighters, but in a lot of big cities it is a requirement. Not to say that it can't/doesn't happen in the reverse, but the firefighter 1 isn't that...

If I were you, I would definately continue with the education. Paramedic school is worth going through, definately makes finding a job easier as EMT-B's outnumber medics about 3 to 1.