Where are you from and are y'all hiring?!I really hope it's not indicative of the candidates that are starting to filter in. I've considered EMS as one of the last bastions of intelligence that the mouth breathers haven't touched yet.
I really hope it's not indicative of the candidates that are starting to filter in. I've considered EMS as one of the last bastions of intelligence that the mouth breathers haven't touched yet.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes ,yes!!!!! MMMMMMM YES!With nearly all kids and youths being told they can do anything and that they are special, are we allowing idiots (to put it kindly) into the profession? It seems we have had an influx of them lately...
Best satirical comment I've read in a very long time! Wait...you weren't serious were you? You either need to get out more, or don't understand what what you just said. And in a few years Idocracy will be seen as a documentary in this country.I really hope it's not indicative of the candidates that are starting to filter in. I've considered EMS as one of the last bastions of intelligence that the mouth breathers haven't touched yet.
In the same vein, I highly reccomend Mike Judge's film Idocracy. It's a brilliant movie about the dumbing down of society.
If you think not being able to accurately check someone's BP is the issue...well...that in and of itself is part of the problem.I was hired so I know they will hire anybody! In all seriousness though what I've seen is emt schools just passing people and signing off skills. When I get a trainee I expect them to be able to do their skills in a static environment, but so many are unable to obtain a BP in someone's house let alone a moving vehicle.
I was using that as an example... My phrasing was poor in my post though.If you think not being able to accurately check someone's BP is the issue...well...that in and of itself is part of the problem.
Why not speak your mind?Nevermind.
You're kidding, right? EMS, with its low educational standards and high "I'm a hero" factor, draws in mouth breathers like a moth to a flame.
I took my education very seriously. I was "that geek". I didn't want to just pass. I actually wanted to learn something and do well. I saw many people in my class that just wanted to get by. There are always going to be "the ones" that want to just get through, get the cert, and get the glory.
... dealing with younger people who don't have the same experience and maturity as us.
This. FFS, between this and DEmedic's "handouts" thread, it's like the forum went full Fox News Grandpa.It's common for each generation to crow about how much softer/dumber/less-motivated/more lazy/more entitled the younger generations are.