Recent content by Veigar

Yep, easy interview. I figure they probably hire EVERYONE they interview as long as the EMT isn't a complete idiot. The hardest part is probably just GETTING an interview since it's your application out of hundreds. I think I got my interview because I emailed HR almost every week since passing...

Just an update: I accepted a position at Tri-Med and will start orientation on Monday. Then it's playing the waiting game until my certification comes in. :-)

Perfectly fine with me. I doubt many people plan on being Basics for their whole career. Myself included. I want a step in the right direction, and this seems to be the best step for my future endeavors.

Gotcha. It seems like Tri-Med EMTs get the best experience in my area, from what I've read and heard from people. That's exactly what I want. Thanks for your replies, I'll let ya know how I fare.

You are more hip than me. I have no idea what that acronym means, lol. Can you tell me about how the WA DOH certification works with them? I was told by the Operations Director of Olympic that I should turn in my initial WA certification ASAP, and just leave the EMS sponsor part blank.

I've got an interview at Tri-Med ambulance tomorrow in Kent, WA. First interview. Any tips or advice? I also have one next week with Olympic Ambulance.

Predicament! I am very receptive to some advice right now. I was just offered a laboratory technician job in Lacey, full-time at about $15 per hour. My EMT class will finish in December. I'm in the application process now with the Gig Harbor Fire and Rescue volunteer firefighting program, and...

Tacoma, WA. I studied at UCT for six months while in college. Hands down the most beautiful city I've ever seen, I'd love to go and visit my host family. Hope you can move back soon.

Got it, thanks.

Holy crap that's so low. Sigh. Ill apply to others I guess. I've been looking at all the fire departments in Pierce County, only a handful accept volunteers. I have a question about the fitness test.. I'm 150, 5'10", athletic and in good shape. I'm skinny but have a some muscle on me, and...

The Ruston Fire Department is currently taking volunteers. I just sent in an application and the captain said he'd call me in a few days to schedule an interview. He also said I'd be one of 3 others who are also taking TCC's EMT class this fall, so it could be a good match for me. Does anyone...

I've read that listing customer service experience is really helpful, so if you have experience in that, list it. They wanna make sure you are comfortable talking and engaging with people/patients, so customer service experience helps.

Well they have been the only one to get back to me so far but I'll keep trying. Thanks for the advice.

PCFD13 just got back to me, they said I need to complete the class before I can apply to be a volunteer EMS responder. I just asked if I could do a ride along so hopefully that pans out. Ah, I guess I need to be more patient.

Thanks for the information, it's very helpful. Did you mean ride alongs with private ambulance companies or with fire departments? I will definitely look into this. Also, I know there is a lot of information on here about affiliation, state certification and national certification, but I'm...