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    Well, It Happened...

    Some of us are still scuzzing around in the private sector and unable to afford such luxuries, sir.
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    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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    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 mechanics is imperative as is proper health and healthcare. Stay safe, all.
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    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 was also 10 years younger and 10 years fitter. GL
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    the 100% directionless thread

    This should be its own thread.
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    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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    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 formal education, as is the service area.
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    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 basically mandates this. But then, I hear the nurse crowd going on about the educational machine that are the nursing institutions. Just wondered. I do know the...
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    Grad Degrees

    In your opinion, is there a difference in this department overall be suppression or medical with services delivered in comparison to what the norm is, or considered to be, in the fire service?
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    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 all, or is it like EMS where you usually don’t meet people like this other than on these forums, SM, and/ or conferences?
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    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 couldn’t seem to find one that would allow me this option. It worked out in the end, but still, it’s pretty sad how even paramedics (I know of) who went to a J.C...
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    HEMS providers working in ED/Hospital

    While our “HBS” program didn’t have us help out in the hospital, we were expected to staff an ambulance in our 911 system anytime we were OOS, be it weather, maintenance, or staffing. As was a program the next county over. Both were absorbed and turned into programs where this is no longer the...
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    HEMS providers working in ED/Hospital

    I mean, it’s a noble idea. I just don’t know anyone firsthand whose program is attached to the hospital this way. If it works, it works. Volunteering is always preferred over voluntelling, especially in a busier program.
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    HEMS providers working in ED/Hospital

    I mean, this is pretty funny…
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    HEMS providers working in ED/Hospital

    It sounds like you’re at a true hospital-based service, or an HBS. My previous employer was an HBS in name only. Currently my program is not one, though our company has their share of HBS partners still around. All of this to ask: Are you on 12’s or a full 24 hour schedule? It does sound...
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