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    My FTO is discouraging...

    Started my first EMS job, was doing well but it turns out my FTO is kind of a d*** and makes me feel dumb, and will have me to do stuff with dept specific equipment and expect things that he has never shown me, during a call...which makes me not only feel dumb, but look dumb in front of a pt. I...
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    FIELD TRAINING for New Job

    Any experienced medics have any advice for an EMT starting his first city EMS job? Going through field training next week and thought I would ask you all what you look for from new BLS rookies when your in this stage of the hiring process. Focus on BLS skills? Take initiative? Wait for...
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    Field Training for New Job

    Any experienced medics have any advice for an EMT starting his first city EMS job? Going through field training next week and thought I would ask you all what you look for from new BLS rookies when your in this stage of the hiring process. Focus on BLS skills? Take initiative? Wait for...
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    EMT-B Seeking Wisdom from Medics

    In my state a Basic is seen as little more than an advanced first aid cert. Not in high demand. Its been a struggle to even get my foot in the door. I have had plans of starting medic school in the fall, but I originally enrolled assuming I would have about a year of paid experience to build...
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    EMT-B Seeking Wisdom from Medics

    In my state a Basic is seen as little more than an advanced first aid cert. Not in high demand. Its been a struggle to even get my foot in the door. I have had plans of starting medic school in the fall, but I originally enrolled assuming I would have about a year of paid experience to build...
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    NuMask Ventilation

    Has anyone seen or used the Mask and Airway combo called NuMask? I am concerned with suctioning ability and size of the OPA in relation to supporting the tongue. Check it out if you want at NuMask.com, I just wanted to see what more seasoned medics thought of it before placing my own opinions on...
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    Skills testing for employment

    I recently finished my NREMT-B and am attempting to start my career at a private service. I went to the interview fairly confident because I am constantly using my EMS knowledge for my current job, developing miniature Wireless Vital Signs Monitors and other patient assessment devices...
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