Recent content by Leporidae

You can do it. I'm 42, work 7:30a-5:30p, and go to an EMT-B night class from 6p-10p 4nights/week, and I'm caregiver for my spouse. Not going to lie, it's been hard, but I'm making it & have kept a solid B average. My plan was to get my Basic & be a volunteer. Right before our ER time &...

Those of you who volunteer, what are your schedules like? Are you required to work a certain number of hours per month? I'd like to volunteer once I graduate and pass the Registry, and a paramedic acquaintance of mine has directed me to several volunteer departments, but I have no idea how...

Thanks Lacey!

Since TraumaTart revived this thread I'm going to jump in as well :D I'm in a small town & the only pants locally are regular, non-cargo D ickies and 5.11. I've tried on 5.11 and they fit okay, but I'm interested in TruSpec because of price & the reviews. Amazon has them, and I thought maybe...

Thank you CalEMT! :)

The program I'm starting provides uniform shirts, and students provide uniform pants (black or blue) and shoes (black). I've seen 5.11 pants and have tried them on, but the fit wasn't good for me. Ladies, what other decent/good brands are out there, and are there any that are better suited...

Re-introducing myself. 3 years ago I posted and was planning on start EMT training the following January. Then a whole bunch of life dog-piled on me and I'm now finally at a point I can go to school. I start night classes in August. I'm 42 y.o. female, Central Texas. I have a full-time day...

Another Newbie ;) Hi all, I've been lurking for a few weeks reading new and old posts - there's some great info here. I'm in Central Texas, female, and will have just turned 40 when I start EMT school in January. I keep thinking I must be bonkers to start at this age, but I don't plan to do...