neoclassicaljazz
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Hey everybody. A few months ago I had received my EMT-B certification and right now I am just volunteering for my local EMS station. I have been wondering where I should go next and I was hoping I could get some feedback from you guys.
Lately I have been thinking about joining the Coast Guard and trying to be an EMT there. Anybody know of anyone who went that route or maybe even went that route themselves? I don't know what I should expect if I made it into the Coast Guard as an EMT. Would already being certified make a difference? Would I have to take the classes again? Would I be able to move up to EMT-A or paramedic level in the military? If anyone has any info at all I would appreciate it.
One of the things I hope to acquire in whatever I do as an EMT is good experience. I want to be the best I can be and learn everything I can. I learn a lot from the people here at my volunteer service but the call volume is low and I don't get the hands on experience that I want....
So, I guess my other option would be to get on a paid service where the call volume is higher. I have heard that a lot of private ambulance services screw over employees, the pay isn't the best, and a lot of the calls aren't 911 worthy. The biggest advantage I see is that I would definitely get experience. I rode with a local service in the city and went on more calls in that one day than we sometimes get in a week here. Bad thing was that not one of those calls required anything more than maybe some O2 and transport. That could have just been a BS day though? Is there anyone who works or have worked for paid services who can tell me about their experience?
I want to take a path that will help me get the most experience and knowledge so I can be the best I can be. I also want to take a path that will best help me down the road. If possible I'd like to go somewhere where I can have a decent quality of life and make a good living eventually. Not looking to get rich...just thinking about that possible family situation that might happen if I should be so lucky haha. Sorry that was so long guys but I'm just trying to finally get out there and take a bigger step toward a career. Thanks for reading, looking forward to hearing what you think.
Lately I have been thinking about joining the Coast Guard and trying to be an EMT there. Anybody know of anyone who went that route or maybe even went that route themselves? I don't know what I should expect if I made it into the Coast Guard as an EMT. Would already being certified make a difference? Would I have to take the classes again? Would I be able to move up to EMT-A or paramedic level in the military? If anyone has any info at all I would appreciate it.
One of the things I hope to acquire in whatever I do as an EMT is good experience. I want to be the best I can be and learn everything I can. I learn a lot from the people here at my volunteer service but the call volume is low and I don't get the hands on experience that I want....
So, I guess my other option would be to get on a paid service where the call volume is higher. I have heard that a lot of private ambulance services screw over employees, the pay isn't the best, and a lot of the calls aren't 911 worthy. The biggest advantage I see is that I would definitely get experience. I rode with a local service in the city and went on more calls in that one day than we sometimes get in a week here. Bad thing was that not one of those calls required anything more than maybe some O2 and transport. That could have just been a BS day though? Is there anyone who works or have worked for paid services who can tell me about their experience?
I want to take a path that will help me get the most experience and knowledge so I can be the best I can be. I also want to take a path that will best help me down the road. If possible I'd like to go somewhere where I can have a decent quality of life and make a good living eventually. Not looking to get rich...just thinking about that possible family situation that might happen if I should be so lucky haha. Sorry that was so long guys but I'm just trying to finally get out there and take a bigger step toward a career. Thanks for reading, looking forward to hearing what you think.
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