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Cool, I lived on College Rd. for about five years before moving out of NC. How do you like the area? I haven't been back in 10 years ^_^
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Cool, I lived on College Rd. for about five years before moving out of NC. How do you like the area? I haven't been back in 10 years ^_^
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hello to all
Hi there,my name is Jason,I live in a suburb of Atlanta,Ga.I currently work as a ER tech in a North Atl hospital and have done so for the last 4 years.I am currently in school to become a EMT-I and will take registry in June of this year.I actually successfully completed EMT-I in 2004,but was never registered.Its a long story.I look forward to interactions with this site as it looks as if there is ton of helpful information to be had.
Hi there,my name is Jason,I live in a suburb of Atlanta,Ga.I currently work as a ER tech in a North Atl hospital and have done so for the last 4 years.I am currently in school to become a EMT-I and will take registry in June of this year.I actually successfully completed EMT-I in 2004,but was never registered.Its a long story.I look forward to interactions with this site as it looks as if there is ton of helpful information to be had.
Happy to meet you
Hi, I'm Viv, a volunteer EMT-B on Martha's Vineyard in MA. I certified last June and have done less than 20 runs due to the fact that I work full time and the area we cover is much too large for me to get to some of the calls from home.
I just turned 60 - so it's exciting to be doing something so different and useful.
Hi, I'm Viv, a volunteer EMT-B on Martha's Vineyard in MA. I certified last June and have done less than 20 runs due to the fact that I work full time and the area we cover is much too large for me to get to some of the calls from home.
I just turned 60 - so it's exciting to be doing something so different and useful.
I am totally new to this, so bear with me. I am 25, married (yes he's a FF), have a beautiful, okay, handsome son, and I am deathly afraid to run my first code by myself. There I said it. (But I coded my own father at home and knew exactly what to do. Sometimes I don't get my own logic. I get to the end somehow).:wacko:
I have been in EMS for roughly 10 years, mostly as a EMT-B (or professional band-aid sticker as we call ourselves in this area (a lot of protocol changes have been made over the past several years since I started and have essentally made the EMT's skill level, well band-aid stickers)) and now as a PHRN. Simply put, I am a RN with the capability to do all that a NREMT-P does, except I can give blood and abx. WOW.
PA is the only state that allows this and I privledged to be one of them (catching my sarcasim)?
I run on a chase unit (on a PRN status), with the capabilities of making the BLS unit into a MICU if needed. I love the crew that I work with, though I don't think that they like my phone calls at 3 AM asking for directions - and we have GPS. :glare:
I love my job as an ED RN in a shock trauma facility (can you guess where I am from?) and running EMS and being out in the community (I have run rural, urban, and metro (all with the same co.)). Yes, I am very much jaded, hate the 3 AM stupidity calls (once was for white spots on the tongue) cause I love my sleep.
I hope that I can "enlighten" (LOL) anyone who has questions or someone can enlighten me on things. I promise I am not one of those snotty ED RN's. I know what it is like to work in the trenches.
I have been in EMS for roughly 10 years, mostly as a EMT-B (or professional band-aid sticker as we call ourselves in this area (a lot of protocol changes have been made over the past several years since I started and have essentally made the EMT's skill level, well band-aid stickers)) and now as a PHRN. Simply put, I am a RN with the capability to do all that a NREMT-P does, except I can give blood and abx. WOW.
PA is the only state that allows this and I privledged to be one of them (catching my sarcasim)? I run on a chase unit (on a PRN status), with the capabilities of making the BLS unit into a MICU if needed. I love the crew that I work with, though I don't think that they like my phone calls at 3 AM asking for directions - and we have GPS. :glare:
I love my job as an ED RN in a shock trauma facility (can you guess where I am from?) and running EMS and being out in the community (I have run rural, urban, and metro (all with the same co.)). Yes, I am very much jaded, hate the 3 AM stupidity calls (once was for white spots on the tongue) cause I love my sleep.
I hope that I can "enlighten" (LOL) anyone who has questions or someone can enlighten me on things. I promise I am not one of those snotty ED RN's. I know what it is like to work in the trenches.
Thanks for the nice site
I'm Marty
I have been a Volunteer Fire Fighter for almost five years.
I have never been able to work in the right time to get my EMT certification.
I am now finally Scheduled to take the pre classes in March and then the
EMT classes in September of this year.
I am Divorced; 50 years old and i driver a Cement Mixer Truck for my job.
I have three kids who live with me part time.
I live in a small quite area close to the Bellingham bay.
I'm Marty
I have been a Volunteer Fire Fighter for almost five years.
I have never been able to work in the right time to get my EMT certification.
I am now finally Scheduled to take the pre classes in March and then the
EMT classes in September of this year.
I am Divorced; 50 years old and i driver a Cement Mixer Truck for my job.
I have three kids who live with me part time.
I live in a small quite area close to the Bellingham bay.
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Howdy! I'm from rural Montana and currently work as an e911 dispatcher, an emt, and a reserve deputy (in my spare time). Before I moved here, I was a volunteer structural ff for 9 years. The dispatch part is sposed to be my "full time" job, but the emt job has me "on call" more. The reserve deputy part I basically do when I want. I'm classified as a "part paid" volunteer for the ambulance. Meaning we get a few cents for the hours we're on call, then paid a wage when we're on a call. I'm hoping to learn from anyone's expirience, laugh from the funnies, maybe meet ppl on here that are from montana, and maybe be able to help someone out too. I stumbled on this site, have done lots of reading, and enjoyed what I saw so thought I'd join.
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Hello all, I passed my NREMT last week now just waiting for my stuff to come in the snail mail. Already started my livescan and I have to affiliate with a county in order to work in CA. I plan on either getting on with a private company or volunteer fire department in my area. This looks like a pretty cool place and look forward to reading and expanding my knowledge.
Hi everyone,
I just joined the site and have had my basic license for about two years. I did first responder stuff but am hoping to find some part-time employment. With that in mind, I thought I should join the site to stay in the know. I also just moved and am hoping to get some insight to the area. (Atlanta)
I just joined the site and have had my basic license for about two years. I did first responder stuff but am hoping to find some part-time employment. With that in mind, I thought I should join the site to stay in the know. I also just moved and am hoping to get some insight to the area. (Atlanta)
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Hi!
I'm Lana. I'm 23 yrs old. I graduated from NIU last May with a degree in Pre-med Biological Sciences.I'm a new EMT-B, waiting for my state license to come in the mail any day! I will be working ft for a private ambulance company in Illinois.
Eventually, I plan to go to medical school to become an OBGYN but I needed some time off from the whole school routine, especially considering I have minimum 4 more years ahead of me in classes alone. Ultimately, I really just want to reach out and help people in their time of need.
I'm Lana. I'm 23 yrs old. I graduated from NIU last May with a degree in Pre-med Biological Sciences.I'm a new EMT-B, waiting for my state license to come in the mail any day! I will be working ft for a private ambulance company in Illinois.
Eventually, I plan to go to medical school to become an OBGYN but I needed some time off from the whole school routine, especially considering I have minimum 4 more years ahead of me in classes alone. Ultimately, I really just want to reach out and help people in their time of need.
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I used to go to school in Lisle.. probably before you were born. Benet Academy.. not sure if its even still there.. I was only there for a year.
emt2412
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Actually Benet Academy is still around and still very highly regarded. I actually live right down the road from there. Many of my family members and friends went there as well.
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Hello!
Hey everybody!
My name is Joe, I'm 27 years old and considering becoming an EMT. I have just recently started looking into this and am just fishing for info and a feel for the life of an EMT.
Just for starters:
What is life like as an EMT? Stressors? Schedules?
I wear glasses, is 20/20 vision a must?
Just trying to get the word of the street from people who've been there. Thanks
Hey everybody!
My name is Joe, I'm 27 years old and considering becoming an EMT. I have just recently started looking into this and am just fishing for info and a feel for the life of an EMT.
Just for starters:
What is life like as an EMT? Stressors? Schedules?
I wear glasses, is 20/20 vision a must?
Just trying to get the word of the street from people who've been there. Thanks
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The old cliche of 7 hours of endless boredom punctuated by 1 hour of sheer terror rings true more often than not, but only if you add 60 gallons of politics. Stressors = lack of sleep, lack of proper nutrition from eating on the go constantly, having to deal with severe injury and death, and of course politics. Schedules depend on a few different factors... most ambulances staff 24/7, so there's no shortage of hours, but who gets those hours depends on seniority, availability, training, but mostly politics. Glasses are not a big deal. I know a paramedic with one hand who has had a long and successful career... I don't think less than perfect vision will hurt you too badly, especially if you correct it through artificial means.
HI, im a bloke (giving names does not fit well with me), 26, i live in Victoria Australia. I finished a bachelor of Paramedical Sciences in 2007 and am currently just starting the 2nd year of a 2 year Graduate Program with the service i am a part of. If sorta got a 10 year plan, i would like to be a Preceptor by years into my career and between 5-8 years become and intensive care paramedic which will mean i need to do a post-graduate diploma
Got a lotof stuf on my plate
Other than that, i love fly fishingB)
Got a lotof stuf on my plate
Other than that, i love fly fishingB)
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OK so I have been a lurker for awhile I decided its time to get down to posting. My name is Tyler (hence the username ) I am an EMT - B in CA considering relocating else where depending on the job market I was an employed EMT quit to go to medic school failed out and am stuck now. If ya wanna know anythin else just ask I dont have much to hide.
) I am an EMT - B in CA considering relocating else where depending on the job market I was an employed EMT quit to go to medic school failed out and am stuck now. If ya wanna know anythin else just ask I dont have much to hide.Howdy
Hi folks,
Packman here. I was an EMT-B in Massachussets for four years during college with Tufts Emerency Medical Services (TEMS). Saw and helped a lot of people, mostly who had done something stupid while drunk.
I let my certification lapse as I went to work in an office in NYC for the last 15-years or so.
Recently I moved to Long Island and joined my local volunteer rescue squad. Unfortunately, it looks like I'll be sitting through the whole EMT-B original class again. I say unfortunately becasue as I run scenarios with the squad, my skills seem as sharp as ever.
Anyhow, I've enjoyed reading the boards, so I thought I'd join.
Hi folks,
Packman here. I was an EMT-B in Massachussets for four years during college with Tufts Emerency Medical Services (TEMS). Saw and helped a lot of people, mostly who had done something stupid while drunk.
I let my certification lapse as I went to work in an office in NYC for the last 15-years or so.
Recently I moved to Long Island and joined my local volunteer rescue squad. Unfortunately, it looks like I'll be sitting through the whole EMT-B original class again. I say unfortunately becasue as I run scenarios with the squad, my skills seem as sharp as ever.
Anyhow, I've enjoyed reading the boards, so I thought I'd join.
hey
Hi. My name is Amber. I live in Dallas and I am currently 23 years old. I've been an EMT for almost 3 years now. I got my fire cert back in 07 but have had no luck with getting hired yet. I currently work on a Pediatric/Neonatal transport team with Medical City Childrens Hospital(MCCH) through AMR. Which basically means i work for AMR and MCCH supplies the nurses. I love my job. It has helped me in dealing with the fear of dealing with kiddos. I plan on going on the medic school and eventually getting my nursing degree. My goal is to work full time as an Firefighter/Paramedic and part time as a nurse. I know, I'm crazy. lol.
Hi. My name is Amber. I live in Dallas and I am currently 23 years old. I've been an EMT for almost 3 years now. I got my fire cert back in 07 but have had no luck with getting hired yet. I currently work on a Pediatric/Neonatal transport team with Medical City Childrens Hospital(MCCH) through AMR. Which basically means i work for AMR and MCCH supplies the nurses. I love my job. It has helped me in dealing with the fear of dealing with kiddos. I plan on going on the medic school and eventually getting my nursing degree. My goal is to work full time as an Firefighter/Paramedic and part time as a nurse. I know, I'm crazy. lol.
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The name is James.
I'm a current EMT-B student and will be finished this May.
I'm 20Y/O, 21 in April
After taking my NREMT i plan on trying to get some work at a local private ambulance company in Lansing.
And from there the plan is to go on to the paramedic program and then to the fire academy.
I'm a current EMT-B student and will be finished this May.
I'm 20Y/O, 21 in April
After taking my NREMT i plan on trying to get some work at a local private ambulance company in Lansing.
And from there the plan is to go on to the paramedic program and then to the fire academy.
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Hi I'm Quinn
I'm a firefighter right now and I'm going for the basic EMT right now
0 yrs in EMS
I'm 20 years old
When I get done with EMT I'm gonna continue and try to become a Paramedic and get a job in the city that I live in.
I'm a firefighter right now and I'm going for the basic EMT right now
0 yrs in EMS
I'm 20 years old
When I get done with EMT I'm gonna continue and try to become a Paramedic and get a job in the city that I live in.