Recent content by Mthom

EMT-B. 70 questions and a half hour later, I passed on Thursday.

Well, the topic for the past few posts hasn't been completely about money, it's been about bashing Basics. I wouldn't compare the level of training a boy scout can pursue to a Basic EMT class. Nothing against the BSA, as I am a former member, but it's demeaning. Just remember that you all were...

I'm not talking strictly ALS. I'm talking in general. This is starting to sound like the whole "nurse bashing medics" thing, except now it's medics bashing basics.

So you're all saying that the role an EMT plays pales in comparison to that of a medic?

I got a Littmann Lightweight for my Basic program. It's pretty awesome! Mostly use it for blood pressures, but it's good for heart/lung/etc. Sounds as well. I'm curious, how do you all clean your diaphragms? I'm terrified that alcohol wipes will damage mine

^Can't argue with that.

... I don't know enough about garbage men to comment any further lol

Well, like I said, pay in relation to working conditions. 75k seems a bit much for a garbage man... What's the cost of living around you?

Well, I can agree with that. I wasn't referring to just EMS (I guess I may have typed it that way, though). Professions in general should have pay in relation to the conditions of the work, and be in line with market trends. As far as I can see, our population is growing, which will mean more...

^This. I'd rather the public underestimate EMS than think that way. They'll be far less disappointed when the ambulance rolls up.

There's plenty of people that want to be EMTs (and are willing to work for free), and people aren't necessarily lining up to work at Walmart, let alone volunteer. A job is a job, but still... Yeah, so the way I see it, WalMart is having trouble keeping its workers, so they need to raise their...

Either or, but I'd rather do EM.

So I just got my schedule from my high school, and in addition to my EMT and firefighting courses, I have a 'Public Safety Capstone'. I imagine this is something to do with research, and if that's the case, I was wondering what topics would be good to pursue. I don't want to do something about...

Don't hate us for being more intellectually gifted/having good memories! I forget which I am…