Recent content by mayjoin

Thanks for all the advice guys :)

Thanks. That is exactly why I want to be a paramedic. Not just to save lives once in a while, but to help people like you said with the asthma attack, grandma falling and breaking her hip, and the woman having a panic attack. I am totally fine with just helping people in that way.

Thanks. I appreciate it :)

What is an RN?

Thanks! All the info that you have given will definitely help me make my decision.

Thanks for the info. I am still thinking about how I will be able to get buy with a low pay. Maybe do a job on the side? Also, most calls aren't serious, correct? And, my dad doesn't want me to be a paramedic because he doesn't want me to get hurt, but I think he thinks it is way more dangerous...

Thanks for the reply! I have some more questions if you don't mind :) Are there any moments where you almost died? Have you ever caught an infectious disease from a patient? And, why is the Los Angeles area a bad place to work? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the reply! I will keep that in mind. Regarding a ride-along, how old do you have to be to go on one? Also, if I become a paramedic I will work in the Los Angeles area. Is that a good area to work?

Hey guys, I just turned 15 years old last month, and I have been thinking about becoming a paramedic or EMT. Whenever I see an ambulance I wish I was there, going to the scene, where all the lights and action are. I love to help people, and I want to do something for the community. I listen to...