Is ems not for me?

[Gurby]

I'll be the bad guy and say with the information you have provided on this site, EMS is probably not for you. I think most, if not all of the topics you have started have been about issues you are having at work. Nothing wrong with it not being for you. EMS, even as a medic is mostly mundane and boring. If you accept the fact that the EMS system is beyond jacked up, and expect it to be boring for the majority of the time, you can make a career out of it. I'm not trying to make it sound all bad, I've learned a lot and am paid well, but I don't think I see myself doing this long term. Nothing wrong with it. So before you waste your time and money on paramedic school, take a hard look in the mirror. The grass is not always greener when you get your medic.

One of my favorite people to work with has been involved in EMS for over 45 years. It's obvious that he's not in it for the adrenaline rush, though you can imagine he has some good stories to tell. I think the secret is that he just loves people. He seems to get the most satisfaction out of calls where we just give a little O2 and some emotional support.

I do think the grass is much greener as a medic in a lot of ways, but the bread and butter is still the same: "Emergency rarely, Medical sometimes, Service always".

 

[Tk11]

Thanks guys! I just found a company in the area that DOES do 911s. I gave them a call and was told all their crews strictly do 911 and no IFT. So I'm going to apply and see what happens. Kind of exticed. Thanks everyone.