Recent content by paemt08

Not to start the whole volunteer vs. paid debate, but you will find no shortage of volunteer EMTs discouraging you from a career in EMS. Even those in it for a career will discourage you, particularly the burnt out ones. Don't let them discourage you...see for yourself. I would definately...

Garden Snakes can be Dangerous.... Garden Grass Snakes also know as Garter Snakes (Thamnophissirtalis) can be dangerous. Yes, grass snakes, not rattlesnakes. Here's why… A couple in Sweetwater, Texas, had a lot of potted plants. During a recent cold spell, the wife was bringing a lot...

It's not scary until you go to the streets, so don't sweat it now. It's good that you're taking it seriously though. I was like you...I sort of bet everything on becoming an EMT because I didn't want to do anything else, so I understand that you probably feel alot of pressure to do well and not...

LEO or pilot

Yeah I had to take vitals and do an assessment and an entire medical scenario, as well as demonstrate CPR as part of my interview process.

For my lift test I had to lift 100lbs of weights in a box from the ground to my waist (that was the most important thing to pass) and also had to bench 100lbs and pull down 100lbs as well as carry 50lbs down the hallway and back.

Congrats! My instructor also knew before I did...apparently they are notified of who all of their class passed before the certs arrive in the mail.

Tatoos showing is not professional, so even if you agency doesn't require them to be covered, you might want to consider covering it. Most everyone would definately say that wearing a t-shirt with whatever your tatoo is on it would be very unprofessional, and so is the tatoo on your skin...just...

Just curious as to who all had to do a lift test to get hired at their agency? I had to pass a 100 lbs. lift test as well as an agility test, along with the usual physical/drug/vision/audio tests. If you have a lift test, what does it consist of?

Today I just got a great deal on a new pair of Bates 8" Ultra Lite Side Zip. Got 'em on sale for $65, which means I only have to pay $5 for them since my agency covers $60. Sweet!

We have drive cams in all our trucks which record for ten seconds when set off and the previous ten seconds before the incident. Can either work for or against you.

Getting blasted here too starting today! Eight inches of snow expected! Just went shopping in a short sleeve yesterday. :wacko:

As others have said, willingness to learn and study, as well as a sense of humor, are essentials. Other than that you will only really need pens, regular notebook as well as pocket notebook for scenarios/calls, and a watch. Oh, and maybe some breath mints :P Everything else, such as a good...