Recent content by lifeguardwannabe

Well, I will be riding with my paramedic instructor. The same one that has been training me on the rescue and everything. But, yes of course I will be polite and out of the way! I will be with two other medics that I'm not familiar with though.

I'm excited as heck! Any tips or tricks I should keep in mind? This is my first ride-along as an explorer. I've had 3 months of weekly training on the rescue and engine as far as where everything goes, how to work the stretcher, what to grab when out at the rig ( backboard = backboard, collar...

Wow! Thanks for all the suggestions. How would I go about contacting a squad? What is a squad? Sorry for being such a newbie, haha. Trying my best! I'd like to take as many of the American Red Cross classes as I can, regardless if they certify me or not. Just for the knowledge, ya'know?

Hey everyone! I'm currently a high-school student with what you may call a severe interest in the emergency medical field. I'm enrolled in a lifeguarding course at my local YMCA so I am being certified in CPR/AED & First-aid for the Professional Rescuer and I love the class. I want to know...