Volunteer First?

[ViolynEMT]

I'm thinking about volunteering while I'm looking for a job. It may take time to get my first job and I thought maybe that would be a good idea for both experience and for something to put on my resume. Thoughts?

 

[OnceAnEMT]

If I had the time, then and now, I would love to be on a volunteer truck. If you can do it, I suggest you seize the opportunity while you still have it. Gets you experience, gets your foot in the door, and allows you to start your career.

 

[adamNYC]

Some places require you to do dispatch shifts as well, which sucks

 

[RebelAngel]

That's what I'm doing. I have had a one year requirement with the FD to work as EMT for them. Most places around here won't take you until you've had one year of experience anyway. In the meantime I am also attending training and conferences on the FD's dime that I hope will help me personally and professionally. I have a two day conference at the end of October titled "Concepts in Trauma and Critical Care" that is focusing on EMS involvement, interaction, and reaction in a live active shooter scenario.