Recent content by OminousFinding

I'm a volunteer and I work with a guy that was hired on at 39. I also went to a FF1 academy this last summer and a 43 y/o passed, kicked *** and took names. If I get hired in this economy, I'll be surprised if it happens before 35 years old for me. Point is...If you're going to do it, jump in...

There are many ways to "go into emt" as mentioned in another thread. What are your goals, and how much are you willing to sacrifice what you already have for what you really want to do? Since this is an "age" thread, do you think age will be an issue? A couple of our volunteers....well, let's...

This a great thread to see all the different ages of people involved in EMS. I've been doing this for just about a year. Started when I was almost 25, and I just turned 26. I'm trying to see how I can become employed as a FF within the next 2 years or so. For now, I have a Bachelor's in...

Thanks for the suggestions. I've got confirmation that it's just for the written portion. Looks like I'll plan to go dressed "business casual" in polished black shoes, gray slacks, and a dress shirt. I'll pack a tie to throw on just in case, and I'll be prepared to chat if they want to meet...

I've applied with my first agency for a Firefighter/EMT position. I've been invited to take the written exam this Saturday. This is my first application process, and the goal with this (and any others) is to pull everything off carefully, conscientiously, and professionally. From what I can...

If you ever come back to read this...I can identify with being an "outsider volunteer" as well, but I am male. There really is pomp and circumstance to winning the acceptance of a crowd of male firefighters especially if you don't fit into the typical age/sex/personality category. As others...

Let's chat for a moment about testing for multiple agencies. Let's assume I'm geographically planted in the Seattle/King county area for the next 2 years, but that I do testing in every county/locale that I can. By chance, I'm offered a job somewhere like Yakima -- different county, about 1.5...

Thanks for the info, guys. As I understand there is extreme competition surrounding the Seattle/Eastside FF and Medic job pool. I'm curious to know, though, if going through a testing agency (i.e. publicsafetytesting.com) or the likes has any advantage -- other than making wallets lighter...

Well, I started a volunteering adventure with the local FD earlier this year. I received my EMT-B cert in March, and have been attending weekly drill/training at the FD since then. I feel an enthusiastic need to do more with this...but I also want to get some more experience and really think...

I'm just starting an EMS career as a volunteer myself. I read that you are 41...You make yourself sound old like you're thinking you might be past your prime for this career. I'm sure flexible bones and a bit more muscle mass could be useful at certain points, but think of it this way--only 2...

Avid rider here...Have a 2003 Ducati 749s. I understand people's concerns about riding "murdercycles," I really do. However, I'm a strong proponent of rider education programs, a HUGE gear advocate, and promoting safe, legal riding on public roads. Those three things mitigate some (not all)...

+1 Unless it's put in context, it doesn't really make a connection. When I was in school, there was an ETOH high-speed MVA where a high school student (driver) died, and the 9th grade junior high girlfriend lived. 2 years later, the responding EMT's and Paramedics came in to discuss what...

Sammamish, WA

I've got one of those big corporate jobs with lots of manufactured a/c (and a lot of hot air from bosses and coworkers). I also have a strong interest in EMS, so I'm taking up a volunteer EMT opportunity with a local fire department to see if it "fits" before I start making big life changes. (I...

You can also do lanyards (with a keyring) attached at the end. Those are popular esp with the sports crowd because you can hang/tie/toss/stuff your keys places AND you can fit a really long slogan on them. Just an idea: "Buckle up--It makes it harder for aliens to snatch you from your car"...