Recent content by alcurran

Good point . Thanks!

I put in the application to volunteer at the local fire station. Should I make contact with someone (the Chief?) or just wait for them to contact me? It was online. I'm applying so I can get some experience (just passed my the National Registry as a basic)

We practiced lifting patients (classmates) yesterday and at 5'3 and 125lbs, I fell into a stereotype. It caught me off guard because I thought I would have less trouble lifting the average sized people in my class. It was really embarrassing. How do I work on this? Is it something I can do in...

Thanks!

Only on clinicals when I got my cert in FL. And I definitely don't expect to make a living out of this. We don't absolutely need the money. It's just nice to have a little extra. I'm not getting into EMS for the money.

What would you do? I start school this fall, and if all things go well, I'll have my basic again in December (got it in FL but let it expire). I currently work in a department store and they aren't being so flexible with scheduling. I COULD quit and just go to school/volunteer/spend time with...

Thanks everyone! It's been helpful!

So, quick question. I breastfeed my son. Has anyone else on here pumped and worked in EMS? I don't want to wean him yet. I pump every few hours (I know I have to do it in between calls). I guess I just kind of need advice. :/