The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

Hello Everyone!

41 year old rookie who is jumping in later in life. I heard a talk from an EMS volunteer a few weeks ago about how rewarding the job can be and I thought it sounded like a plan. Called the local volunteer FD and signed up for an EMT-B class at the local community college.

I am very much looking forward to learning all I can from the forum and hopefully have something to contribute.
 
Lurch said:
Hello Everyone!

41 year old rookie who is jumping in later in life. I heard a talk from an EMS volunteer a few weeks ago about how rewarding the job can be and I thought it sounded like a plan. Called the local volunteer FD and signed up for an EMT-B class at the local community college.

I am very much looking forward to learning all I can from the forum and hopefully have something to contribute.
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Welcome lurch. Like you I came to EMS late in life and very recently. You will find this forum to be a great resource.
 
I'm Heather, am 39, and live in Chambersburg, PA. I've been involved in my local VFD for 7 years now and wanted to do more than just work fundraisers. I'm no FF, however, and since we have a QRS vehicle, I decided to get my EMT-B. Got PA DoH Certified on 5/12/11. I'm currently working on running supervised Med Support calls at my own department so I can get signed-off to run them by myself and doing ride-alongs with the department where one of my Instructors is the EMS Chief to keep my skills up. I'm hoping to get a PT job on my Instructor's staff sometime soon. I'm thinking about taking the NREMT exam, but I'm not sure that I really need it. My current plan is to get a year or two of experience in the field, then go back for my Paramedic. I have a FT job that I've worked for 10 years and I plan to stay here until I can retire (20 yrs), but I won't be old enough to collect Social Security at that point, so I'm going to collect my Pension and work PT as a Medic after that.
 
New guy

Hello, all

I just made an account here, I have been reading this site since I stated EMT school 7 months ago and could not stop reading it. I am taking My NREMT tomorrow. Looking forward to being active in this forum.
 
Greetings, I am a CMFR who has worked in fire fighting, law enforcement. I got injured so I am out of the police work now and I am looking at volunteering with a emrrgency squad to become a EMT in NYS. I figured it be a good place to start since I want to get in the medical field . I always enjoyed assiting EMS as a fire fighter and Cop so now that I have the time, I can learn how the other side does it and get trained up.
 
Hey everyone!

Missed this thread when I first signed up so I'll post up now. I've been an EMT-B for 4 years. Recently made it through medic school at a college up here in MD. I started out in a rural volly department then went to work for a large hospital based service doing IFT and 911. Moved to Maryland and worked for a private assisted living doing 911 while volunteering at an urban VFD on their ambulance.

I'm looking to branch out of Maryland, the attitude towards EMS here isn't great. Most of my family has moved out west so I'm looking for positions out there.

Ultimately I would love to work as a remote/SAR medic. After that retire and start herding sheep. It's a far off dream but until then I'll keep doing what I'm doing and see where it takes me!
 
Hey, I'm Victoria 20 years old. I am From Tucson, AZ. I am new to the EMT world but not the hospital world. I am currently a Pre-Med student with about 2yrs left until I start applying to med school. I want to specialize in trauma/emergency medicine, so I figured what better way to get my feet wet then to get my EMT-B and work in the field for a bit. (I take the NREMT next month.)

Besides constantly living in coffee shops/libraries being a nerd, I love to be outdoors. I am a girlie girl, but I can keep up with the guys! Rock climbing is my sport (which I actually just broke my ankle participating in :P). Thus making my EMT practicals testing very interesting, but I am not one to stray from a challenge!

Other than that, I am here to meet some cool people who have the common love for medicine that I do.
 
um..Hi, the name is RiceMedic. I'm currently ending my Paramedic training (right at this moment, I am in class). I have a future plan of going on to medical school and become a anesthesiologist.

For now, once I get my license, I will apply back to Hawaii and see if I can get a job.

I hope to be actively learning on this forum! I am in your care.
 
Hey there,
this thread is somewhat of an introductory thread from me but I also wanted to get some advise about the world of EMS. I am currently a combat medic with the Texas Army National Guard and have an NREMT EMT-B certification as well as a state EMT-B certification through TXDSHS. On my off time I am a volunteer firefighter through a fire department in a separate town. I recently got a job as an EMT-B through an ambulance service and I'm looking forward to putting my skills to use and helping people. From those of you who have 'been there, done that' what are some things you would advise me to watch out for and can you share some important information/advise? I'd really appreciate it as any information I can get will help me get started on the right foot. Thanks.
 
Welcome to both of you!
 
Hey everyone,
My name is Nicci and I am 26 living in central GA. I just signed up for the emt-b classes at my local community college. If everything goes as planned I will be starting class at the end of August. YAY! My goal is to become a paramedic
 
1 year down....many more to go

Hey my name is Heather! I have been an EMT B in Seattle for almost a year now! I love it! I am looking into going Medic over nursing but its still up in the air. I would love to hear information about medic schools, pay and calls from all over the country to see if maybe something will fit better then Seattle!!
 
Newbie

Hi yall!
I will be starting EMT-B in September 2011. I am 43 years old and work full time (and a single parent). I will definitely be burning the candles at both ends during school. I plan to use my skills by being an EMS Reservist for my county here in Florida (my day job has the golden handcuffs on me, I'm a computer programmer for theme parks & resorts).

Eventually I would like to be an instructor. In Florida, there is only EMT-B and Paramedic.
 
Hello!

Hello!

My name is Clay and I'm from North GA. I am working on getting my EMT-IV then on to my Paramedic. I have worked in the field since I was 18. I currently work as an ER tech. I am a Volunteer firefighter for Walker County Emergency Services. Other than that I enjoy trekking and shooting.

Thank you and I hope for a smooth ride!

Clay
 
guttruck said:
Hello!

My name is Clay and I'm from North GA. I am working on getting my EMT-IV then on to my Paramedic. I have worked in the field since I was 18. I currently work as an ER tech. I am a Volunteer firefighter for Walker County Emergency Services. Other than that I enjoy trekking and shooting.

Thank you and I hope for a smooth ride!

Clay
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GA EMT-IV must be a local critter since neither the State of GA or the NREMT have provisions for that title. According to the State of GA, it only recognizes 3 standard levels of licensure EMT-B, EMT-I and EMT-P

http://ems.ga.gov/programs/ems/emsd...pproval Initial Ed for Licensure 01-10-07.pdf
 
guttruck said:
Im sorry I should have made myself clearer. I live in GA but I am getting my EMT IV-P in TN not GA. I am sorry for the confusion
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Well, that certainly clears things up! As far as 'causing confusion', it happens to the best of us from time to time! ;) ;)
 
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