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    What to wear to a Firefighter written exam?

    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...
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    Educate me: Firefighter Testing/Application Process

    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...
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    How did you become a paramedic? What's your story?

    For those of you who are paramedics, how did you arrive at your careers? I'm going through somewhat of a life questioning phase right now and would love to hear your responses. What is the pay range for a paramedic in a metro area? (Seattle/San Fran/LA) Long story short--I'm just under...
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    Obligatory "newb" thread!

    Hi all-- thought I'd post up and introduce myself. I'm 25 and have taken up a volunteer opportunity with a local FD here in the Seattle, WA area. I'm 2 weeks into my EMT-B course and am loving it. However, I'm terrified as well -- we're 16 chapters and 2 quizzes into the material, but only on...
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