VentMonkey's latest activity
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Well, It Happened....Some of us are still scuzzing around in the private sector and unable to afford such luxuries, sir. -
I have a saying.... Lift with your firefighter not with your back. This PSA brought to you by a third service medic.
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And if you’re in a union, it’s better to forgo that .15 raise in order to have better medical/retirement. Vote Smart.
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Grad Degrees.I was looking at my school’s dual-degree pathway, there is a B.S. Paramedicine—>MHA option. Interesting…
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Well, It Happened....Only other bit I have to the “youngsters” is medical benefits is a real thing. Yes, age takes its toll, but you never know when. Proper...
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Well, It Happened....I had my first laminectomy/ discectomy when I was 32, I hope not to have another before I come off of the line. I recovered fast, but...
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VentMonkey replied to the thread the 100% directionless thread.This should be its own thread.
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VentMonkey replied to the thread the 100% directionless thread.More temp jobs than I care to reimagine. Was also a machinist for a handful of years off and on.
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Grad Degrees.This is kinda what I was asking. Good to know, and I’d have to agree that they’re more than likely better off for it because of their...
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No not really. We’re just your average five station department in the burbs. I will say our paramedics are in general better than most...
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Grad Degrees.For sure. Not a knock on fire vs EMS. Truthfully it seems oddly individualized, the pursuit of higher education outside of nursing that...
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The overwhelming majority of firefighters I know don't have degrees. The overwhelming majority of firefighters I know who have degrees...
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Grad Degrees.In your opinion, is there a difference in this department overall be suppression or medical with services delivered in comparison to...
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Grad Degrees.Out of sheer curiosity: Are degree-pursuers more prevalent in the fire service other than dudes looking to promote up or out like you...
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VentMonkey replied to the thread Grad Degrees.Yes. Prior to exploring undergrad programs I did some research on my A.S. Unfortunately because I was tied to a vocational program I...
