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Lesson Learned Going forward, on another opening - I will jump in whether cast-wearing or not. I happen to know that this agency does hire part-timers and per-diems enough where I know there will be another opportunity. I will still keep my fingers crossed, and hopefully will be given a...

Behavior "he made the process much harder by refusing to actually touch the patient, and when we got back to the truck he made a few comments about how gross the whole experience had been" Your partner may have been immature by making comments and a funny face, although he/she might not...

Without a cast... Thanks everyone for your replies... I'm just gonna have to wait this one out and hope for the best. If and when they call again, I will just be sure to do my best and knock it out of the park. ~ L

Hi EMS family, I was on vacation recently for a few weeks. In that time, I applied to an EMS agency for a job. I was told they were not hiring anytime soon, but they would keep me in their database for when something opened up. Then, on vacation - I broke my left tib fib and dislocated...

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NYC Conference Hi everyone, There's an EMS Conference coming up on May 15th here in NYC. Will anyone be attending? ~ Lucy

Hi everyone, Was wondering if anyone is headed to the upcoming EMS conference in NYC held by FDNY on May 15th? If you're interested, register online at fdnyfoundation.org I plan on attending and would hope to see some of you there. ~ L

Update: Hi everyone, I did a little bit of everything you all advised. I spoke to the EMT himself, I did go to a supervisor and I also asked for advice from other EMTs/Medics at the hospital. In my conversation with the EMT, he's made it clear that he sees no point in me or...

Thanks everyone I've read everything you guys have written to me. I will work out a solution to this problem by the end of the week for sure, whether it's really talking to the EMT himself or speaking with someone in the department - ideally and realistically I should make the situtation calm...

Hi EMS family, Just got my EMT cert, the hospital I want to work at wants me to volly first and get experience before they hire me. I've completed about 70 so far and have frequently bumped heads with the one guy whose tour I usually run on. He has no patience for teaching and no care to even...

Absolutely I think this is a great idea. I recently attended a conference up in Nyack, NY and luckily was able to obtain a ride with another EMT friend of mine. If not, I would have had to do a plane, train, automobile kinda trip to get there... Carpooling sounds great and that would just...

Hello all, I was wondering if I can lean on your shoulders quickly here and ask yet another question since I'm having a hard time understanding this. I found a hospital that will hire me but they suggest I volunteer first to get experience. So far I have done a few ride-a-longs and have...

There is no such thing as a stupid question if you work in EMS. You ask a question because you want to know or are unsure. If someone thinks it's stupid then ask someone who can help and/or answer you to help you improve your skills and knowledge. In regards to left/right side compressions...

Hello EMT family, I have applied to a local hospital in my community as an EMT-B. Since I have little experience, the EMS Supervisor suggested I start off as a volly and complete 100 hours or 6 months, whichever comes first. Upon satisfactorily doing so, I will be transferred to paid. My...

Hale, I agree with DrParasite. Your local Uniform Supply store should have everything/anything you need especially when it comes to specifications. Other than that, try an engine search via google, yahoo, or ask.com - you'll get multiple hits and have fun shopping! ~ L

DrParasite: ...and I don't wear my non-work jackets when I'm not working... When do you wear your non-work jackets? ~ L

Mgr22, Thanks for the good luck wishes - and everyone else thanks for the informative advice. ~ Lucy

Good grief, Thanks for the explanation of a CEU. How is EMS down in GA? ~ Lucy

46 Young, It almost sounds as though most if not all vollies are terrible people. I don't want to be viewed that way. I understand the part where they would try to beat the pros to a call or stay longer at the call, and I don't deny that it's not cool - but I also feel the need to say deep...

Firecoins, At the risk of sounding unprofessional, what exactly is a CEU? ~ Lucy