The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

[Calico]

Ohai. Just found this thread after a few first posts. >.>

Brooke. Got into EMS after my firefighter husband convinced me to join because I like poking injuries with sharp sticks. :K Presently in Michigan somewhere between the Mackinac Bridge and US-10. The rural station I'm with is called the Vacation Station because we almost never have calls but when it rains it pours. Our station is located 100 ft from a casino. Trying to get into the city's EMS agency.

On other days, I work as a security guard (*cough*glorified office worker*cough*) for a factory. I love linguistics, love languages. ASL, French, German, Russian, Hebrew, Latin, Swahili, Zulu, Afrikaans, Anishinaabemowin (local Ojibwe dialect), Italian, Dothraki, High Valyrian, Astapori Valyrian, Na'vi, all of them are mine. Mineminemineminemine. Plus the dozen or so that I've built myself. Mine. *hisses*

 

[NomeProvider]

Guess I'll join the train!

Just passed the written/practical for EMT-1 in Alaska - we haven't caught up to NR yet, but I'll be taking that test as soon as my state EMT-1 is certified. I'm currently running with NVAD in Nome, an all-volunteer department. We're the hub for the region, so in addition to regular calls we also handle a lot of medevac transports since we have the largest hospital within about 200 miles; hell, it's the only hospital within 200 miles or so, and there's no road system here. While I don't have to respond unless I'm on the schedule, I'm doing everything I can to build patient hours and gain experience right now while all the class stuff is still relatively fresh.

When I'm not running, I'm a Juvenile Corrections officer. I'm also a competitive shooter and am into everything outdoors. I love ATV riding and put about 3000 miles on my ATV this summer alone; not bad for a place with no roads to speak of, I though I get a lot of downtime at work, glad to have found this place so I can do some semi-productive time killing while watching delinquents sleep, haha.

 

[TrueNorthMedic]

Hey everyone, I'm Seth. I live and work in Saskatchewan, Canada. I've been a full time PCP (Primary Care Paramedic) working at a fairly busy urban/rural EMS service for just over 8 years. Guess what? I still love my job and wouldn't even think of doing anything else. I'm planning on upgrading to an ACP (Advanced Care Paramedic) this December. I'm married with 3 kids and love spending time with my family, hunting, trapping, camping (anything outside) and playing hockey. I figured after several months of lurking on this forum it was time to join up and contribute (hopefully something positive , so here I am

 

[MrLegsGuy]

Hey all! I'm Daniel, and I'm about to embark on my hopefully long journey into EMT-b school [Till paramedic], and fire academy (Fire rescue is a requirement here for all EMT's). I've wanted to do this for a very, very long time. I've never been so excited for anything in my life. Eventually the excitement will fade, but I'm confident I have the foundation of passion that'll support me through the hard times.

️Looking forward to sharing my experiences with all of you, and hopefully eventually will be able to give advice of my own.

 

[Chimpie]

Welcome to our community everyone. We're excited you're here.

 

[MkVity]

Hey guys nice to meet you all. Great forum hosts loads positive and negative threads which is great for reading. I'm in the UK but currently in transition to join EMS after many years of research and decision making(My Dad has been a PA for many years stateside) Im hoping I will be able to pick your experienced brains and years of service on this journey I am undertaking into this field. I'm particularly interested in Albuquerque and Denver areas ABQ because that's where the family is(I understand they are run ragged there and have high demand for EMS personel).

Mark

 

[agah]

I don't think I ever posted here. My name is Angie, 32 y/o, one child, from Europe originally, living in SoCal (San Bernardino County). For the last four years, I've been self-employed working in the birth field. When my life turned around 180 degrees in late 2013, I finally decided to take the step and switch to EMS. I completed my training in May 2014, got all my certifications and finally received an offer for an EMT position with a local company. Very excited to start.

 

[Jeff Bazz]

Hullo!

Jeff here (Seattle). Been lurking this forum for a while, but since I started classes last week (EMT-B) I figured I'd start weighing in! My ultimate goal is to be a King County Paramedic.

 

[NomadicMedic]

Good luck and welcome! Theres lots of info on the seattle/king county ems system here.

 

[usmarine]

Hello all, I just joined the forum and thought I would say hello. I'm a recently hired EMT from Ohio. Looking forward to learning from you all.

 

[Chimpie]

Lots of new members in the community. Welcome and thanks for joining.

 

[pwt57896]

Hey yall,

Young Critical Care Paramedic from Western Kentucky, 5 years working EMS with the last 3 spent working a PRN service in addition to the full time. I've enjoyed reading the forum and decided to join to be able to add to the threads where I have some knowledge. Hopefully y'all don't think I'm too crazy!

 

[Jn1232th]

hay! My name is Justin. I'm 20 y.o. currently working for a IFT/CCT company in Orange county. So far I like it but I'm Hoping to get into a 911 company in few months. Career goals Is paramedic

 

[Ethan]

Hello, just joined today, and glad I found this site. I am 44 an EMT B and was originally certified when they still had paper tests given in a classroom. I live in Texas currently but grew up in the Northeast. Currently in my 2nd term of 3 in Paramedic school with a one year program at a local college.

 

[E Dog]

Hello! I recently discovered the site and I figured I'd join. I am looking to start classes for EMT-B in the fall and I have been working my way through the NOLS medicine courses.

 

[chaz90]

Welcome all. Glad to have you.

 

[BlueJayMedic]

Hi Im Jay, I am currently a primary care paramedic in Ontario, Canada, halfway through school for my advanced care paramedic ticket. I live close to the US border and did some time volunteering for a service there prior to becoming a full time medic here. Im married with a little mini-human on the way, gender yet to be determined. I have been in this profession for 5 years now. I don't usually do any kind of forums but this seems like a great spot with some great input and like minded people. Looking forward to the discussions, laughs and learning about the other EMS systems and skills they provide in our uncontrollable world.

 

[Trauma Queen]

Hello! My name is Katie. I'm 23, and I've been in EMS for six years, 3 as an EMT and 3 as an AEMT. I worked very rural EMS at a volunteer service for three years, took a small break, and have spent the last two working for a national ambulance service in Hartford, Connecticut.

Im currently halfway through a paramedic program. Further goals include becoming an EMS-I.

I can't wait to join some conversations and learn a thing or two!

 

[EMT11KDL]

Hello! My name is Katie. I'm 23, and I've been in EMS for six years, 3 as an EMT and 3 as an AEMT. I worked very rural EMS at a volunteer service for three years, took a small break, and have spent the last two working for a national ambulance service in Hartford, Connecticut.

Im currently halfway through a paramedic program. Further goals include becoming an EMS-I.

I can't wait to join some conversations and learn a thing or two!

Welcome there is a lot of good information here.

 

[NomadicMedic]

Welcome to all the new folks. Browse the threads, and jump on in!