Becoming an EMT?

[barrett052]

I am new to this site, but have read alot of posts on here and seen nothing but good advice. I am thinking about becoming and EMT and maybe one day a paramedic. I am currently an Emergency Manager in the Air Force, but not getting the personnel satisfaction out of the AF that I used to. I currently have an associates in EM and am working on my BA in the same field. The local community college where I am stationed offers and EMT-B course. The local volunteer fire dept. is always in need of EMT volunteers. My plan is to finish up the 3 years left on my enlistment. During this time my goal is to have a BA in emergency and disaster management and some experience as an EMT through the volunteer work. I was hoping this all would help me get a job as an EMT when I am discharged. I am just trying to run this by some of you with experience. I have never been one to base my profession off of how much money I will make, but instead what will make me happy. The bottom line is I just want to help people.

 

[SanDiegoEmt7]

Three years will definitely give you plenty of time to decide what you want to do. When you're finished, if you decide you still want to do it, I highly recommend it.

Depending on where you are being an EMT will have different levels of satisfaction. Running as a volunteer with Fire will probably add excitement to your life while you are putting time in as an EMT.

Once you have all the pre-req's finished I highly recommend going for you medic. All of my friends/coworkers that are paramedics love their career, and I think this is where you will find the job satisfaction you seek.

Good luck with everything and thank you for your service.