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Hi all, I'm currently a volly on a rural rescue. I've always done my best to stay out of politics but...... in the past few months I have been vocal about some changes that might benefit the community we serve and the rescue itself. There is a very old school mentality about how things are done...

HELL NO!!! I'm 39 and just passed my NREMT a few months ago. I've already landed a paid on-call gig and I ride another for nothing day(just for the experience) . I was the "old guy" in class and ran circles around most of my classmates The tough part is working full-time and pursuing a new...

What would be the best way to deal with a compound fracture of the femur?

I'm a brand new EMT-B and just got on with my local volly service. I live in a rural area and they seem excited to have someone new sign up. I was given a basic jump kit, O2 and a radio. They gave me the option of doing some ride time or jumping right in and going directly to the call(which I...

Mine stopped the other day at 72 and I passed. Don't sweat it

72 and passed! I thought failed too

Hi all, I'm doing my first hospital clinical for my EMT-B class tom. Any suggestions on getting the most out of my time there?

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! Being the "old guy" in class, I'm in way better shape than any of the 20 somethings(sad) so being fit enough should'nt be a problem. I have put and app. to my local rescue and meet with some of the crew who also offered encouragement .I've also been in to...

Hi all, I'm looking for some honest opinions on this. I'm 39 and wanting to change careers(braodcasting for the last 19yrs). I'm over half way through my EMT-B course and wonder if I should I wait before jumping into the EMT-I course. I've been in touch with my local rescue and was told they...