Becoming an EMT

[JohnJ]

I'm not sure if this is the proper forum so I apologize if I have made a mistake in posting this here.

Earlier this week my friend asked me to join the volunteer rescue squad of which he is a member. I had considered volunteering as a fire fighter previously, but never followed through with it. After thinking about it I decided that I would like to join him and his team -- not just to join but to put my spare time into something that would benefit people and not only myself. My friend, who is not yet a certified EMT, will be taking EMT class with me beginning next week. Apparently once I am voted into the team I will begin running calls with a crew (for the first-hand experience?).

What should I expect as a new person to the world of EMS?

 

[lampnyter]

Will you be getting paid?

 

[JohnJ]

Nope, it's a volunteer department.

 

[lampnyter]

If your only going to be with the fire department, unless they transport patients, you wont be doing much.

 

[JohnJ]

If your only going to be with the fire department, unless they transport patients, you wont be doing much.

I think I made my original post a little confusing. I wanted to volunteer as a fire fighter a few months ago but the rescue squad I'll be with is EMT. No fire trucks, just ambulances.

 

[lampnyter]

Are the ambulances with 2 EMTs or is there a Medic?

 

[JohnJ]

Are the ambulances with 2 EMTs or is there a Medic?

There has to be 2 EMTs at least on the truck and and 1-2 non-certifieds.

 

[lampnyter]

It would be a good experience

 

[mgr22]

Volunteering is a good way to gain experience. It'll help you decide if you want to pursue EMS.

 

[Stephanie.]

It'll look good on your resume.

 

[usafmedic45]

I'm not sure if this is the proper forum so I apologize if I have made a mistake in posting this here.

Rule #1: Never apologize for honest mistakes in the course of trying to genuinely learn something.

 

[Strokin&SmokinGirl97]

I'm not sure if this is the proper forum so I apologize if I have made a mistake in posting this here.

Earlier this week my friend asked me to join the volunteer rescue squad of which he is a member. I had considered volunteering as a fire fighter previously, but never followed through with it. After thinking about it I decided that I would like to join him and his team -- not just to join but to put my spare time into something that would benefit people and not only myself. My friend, who is not yet a certified EMT, will be taking EMT class with me beginning next week. Apparently once I am voted into the team I will begin running calls with a crew (for the first-hand experience?).

What should I expect as a new person to the world of EMS?

Are you being voted on as an attendent? If so you will mainly just assist the emt. I joined a volunteer dept. as a cadet and thats all i did until i was an emt.

 

[DrParasite]

I'm not sure if this is the proper forum so I apologize if I have made a mistake in posting this here.

Earlier this week my friend asked me to join the volunteer rescue squad of which he is a member. I had considered volunteering as a fire fighter previously, but never followed through with it. After thinking about it I decided that I would like to join him and his team -- not just to join but to put my spare time into something that would benefit people and not only myself. My friend, who is not yet a certified EMT, will be taking EMT class with me beginning next week. Apparently once I am voted into the team I will begin running calls with a crew (for the first-hand experience?).

What should I expect as a new person to the world of EMS?

You will meet new people, help people, and if it's a good busy place, learn a lot.

go for it

 

[JohnJ]

Are you being voted on as an attendent? If so you will mainly just assist the emt. I joined a volunteer dept. as a cadet and thats all i did until i was an emt.

I'm assuming I would only be assisting the EMT until I finish the EMT class.

 

[medicstudent101]

It's experience. In this field it's worth it's weight in gold.

 

[Strokin&SmokinGirl97]

I'm assuming I would only be assisting the EMT until I finish the EMT class.

I'd do it I learned so much and that helped me alot in class also and the people on your department offer alot of insight and are willing to work with you if you are having and trouble with anything