Top 10 reasons why I became an EMT.

[MrBrown]

San Diego ALS units are getting thin due to brownouts.

... I had nothing to do with it I swear!

Top reasons I am studying chemistry to get into medical school so I can become a HEMS Doctor:

- I really like planes and things that fly
- I really, really like medical stuff
- I like giving people drugs and do not want to go to jail for doing it
- I can swann in out the sky and save the day
- I can live in a nice part of town and have a pool
- I like helping people
- My uncle (the Consultant Anaesthetist) wants me to become a Consultant Anaesthetist
- I have no interest in say... OB, podiatary or opthomology (despite being a blind bugger)
- Orange jumpsuit with "DOCTOR" written on it is so versatile!

 

[Aprz]

Only need four reasons: Lights, sirens, driving fast, chicks dig the uniform.

 

[Aidey]

I'm second generation, so I kind of was thinking "why not?". My freshman year of college I needed 12 credits and the EMT class was 6. Then while taking my intermediate class, the EMS program director approached me because he had had several drop outs in the paramedic program, and he needed to fill seats and he had heard me mention I was considering taking the class at some point.

 

[MIkePrekopa]

1: Legally driving with lights and sirens

2: Their stupidity is our job security

3: Mom payed for the class, and free learning is good learning

4: To have an interesting job

5: Want to become a Tactical Medic

6: To give back to the community that helped save my life after I had a bad car accident.

 

[MrBrown]

3: Mom payed for the class, and free learning is good learning

They say any love is good love too you know mate

 

[EMT11KDL]

To be able to join the FERNO/STRYKER club haha...

 

[lightsandsirens5]

They say any love is good love too you know mate

So not true bro! (Im guessing you meant it in a sarcastic way.)

 

[MrBrown]

So not true bro! (Im guessing you meant it in a sarcastic way.)

These crazy achient Dinosour Canadian rockers from Manitoba told me

 

[MDA]

Everyone needs to stop acting like it's so glamorous lol.

Definitely not for the adrenaline rush (more like adrenaline dump lol). That lasted only for the first few majors calls I ran. After that I learned how to control that nonsense so I don't crash out and feel like crap afterward.

Definitely not for running hard all day, laying down at anytime of the night then being woken up 30 minutes later right when you're in or near the dead sleep just for one of those calls you show up on with 10 family members and 5 working cars in the driveway for a stubbed toe that has been hurting for 3 days.

Definitely not for the pay.

Honestly, if it wasn't for the people I work with, the management, the ability to continue school, and the additional time at home I don't know why I would do it. I mean don't get me wrong, I honestly love what I do (in general) and I can't wait to become a Medic, but sometimes I really question it lol (jk).

 

[BLSBoy]

EMS girls are usually hott.
They love firemen.
Poking people with needles and pushing meds is cool.
I get to drive really big Rescues.
I get flashy lights.
I get cool t shirts.


Yes, this is facetious.

Well, the last part at least......

 

[Aprz]

EMS girls are usually hott.
I get cool t shirts.

+1 for those two comments. Really I like me EMT program t-shirt. Even though I'm not an EMT student, I like wearing it at least.

 

[Phlipper]

1. Too dumb for PA school.
2. Too lazy for Nursing school.
3. Too old for contracting in the Sandbox.
4. Was away from home too much when I flew for a living (Corporate).
5. Sick of IT.
6. Thought I was making way too much money and needed to remedy that.
7. I love walking around with a stethoscope draped around my neck.
8. I look great in a blue jumper.
9. Chicks dig EMS.

But mainly ...

10. I want to do something a little more meaningful in life. Want to serve.

EMS girls are usually hott.

Had a couple hotties in class. Ain't seen many (any) round where I live, though. No fair. :sad:

 

[BLSBoy]

I live and work in Fla on a FD. I can be choosy. B)

 

[EmtTravis]

- wanted to be a combat medic but were no slots open when i joined the army.

- took lives so now hope to save some

- have a passion for helping people that came from my mom

- always dreamed of it as a kid and watching rescue 911

- enjoy working 3 days and having 4 off to spend with friends and family

 

[CowboyMedic]

I do it for:
- all hotty nurses and doctors out there :wub:

- all the chrome on the rig

- its the only job where I can hog-tie someone with copious amounts of tape

- those one on one tangos with the crazies and nothing but a stretcher sheet

- and so I can use my superhero complex when someone yells Medic!

 

[Aprz]

+1 for those two comments. Really I like me EMT program t-shirt. Even though I'm not an EMT student, I like wearing it at least.

I minus well be an EMT student. I just noticed I said "me" instead of "my" unintentionally and flipped "Really" and "I". I don't know what I was thinking.

 

[Chimpie]

- have a passion for helping people that came from my mom

How many people came from your mom?

 

[EmtTravis]

well a total of 3 lol.. but I meant I got my passion for helping people from my mom.. she was a nurse and loved her patients and job

 

[firetender]

The Truth!

I had just gotten released from Riker’s Island Prison.
I was on parole
I had too much time on my hands
All I knew was medicine
An Operating Room job covered my days
I needed structure for my off-hours
The local Vollie Ambulance Corps was looking for help
I applied. As an Ex-con, I got turned down
I wouldn’t let them say “No!”
Beginning of Story

 

[EmtTravis]

I had just gotten released from Riker’s Island Prison.
I was on parole
I had too much time on my hands
All I knew was medicine
An Operating Room job covered my days
I needed structure for my off-hours
The local Vollie Ambulance Corps was looking for help
I applied. As an Ex-con, I got turned down
I wouldn’t let them say “No!”
Beginning of Story

awesome to hear that you didn't take no for an answer and got what you wanted. Far to many people these days take no as a final answer. Sometimes you just have to keep pushing and you'll get what you want.