Recent content by Tommyguam92

Unfortunately, not everyones view on physical ability is the same. What I may think is decent shape may not be yours, can you compare it to something..

I am in the NOVA area looking to get on at a station in Northern Virginia after I get my EMT-I. I was wondering if anyone knew how hard the CPAT was in this area? This is for EMT (I know they are trained in fire as well) if it helps any.

Although it isnt easy, I was worried that I would have to run two miles or do so many push ups. I think I can handle this but I still got alot of practicing to do, nonetheless. Thank you!

Ok, I was worried that I had to do some sort of 2 mile run. That was a requirement for FDNY when I was applying as a EMT-B and I got denied for that. Thank you

So Im in a EMT-I program and I have a few questions. I want to be a paramedic in DC eventually. and I am over weight but I can still do the job to my fullest. I can lift heavy object and equipment and I can lift patients and load them into the ambulance. I know I probably will have to work...