FDNY EMS Candidates
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J , how was the medical man?
Long but simple. Small group too. Only 21 of us
When I did it not that long ago it it was only 10 of us. 21 is big!!
thatdorkyemt_
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Not really. Over 30 for mine
FDHOPEFUL33
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What exam and list numbers are you guys going for psych may 14, and when did You start the process
Yeah they said it would be longer for your class.
See you there
What it the interview like?
MelEmtNyc
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do u know why? doesn't seem like we're doing anything different then past classes?
FDHOPEFUL33
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Probably because u have 60 more people than our class. Need more time to get the info, or whatever. Next class gonna start early August I guess
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Hey quick question for those who are in better shape than me. Which is probably everyone here.... Any advice for being able to improve my insurance for cardio. My lungs aren't as good as they used to be back when I was a senior in high school.
With the limited amount of hours I get with my current retail job I have a lot of spare time that I spend in the gym and just can't seem to make it pass half a mile without having to stop and I really want to be in the best shape possible for the Academy.
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With the limited amount of hours I get with my current retail job I have a lot of spare time that I spend in the gym and just can't seem to make it pass half a mile without having to stop and I really want to be in the best shape possible for the Academy.
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I dont know how you are running but maybe try a slower pace? I dont know if you are going too fast but if you are at an all out sprint then you wont be able to keep that pace for long. Also make sure you are running with good shoes. Running shoes should be replaced often imo. Better not to risk an injury. Also another thing I can say is f*cking push when you get tired. If you keep giving up once you get tired you wont make progress
thatdorkyemt_
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Wear anything other than what it tells you not to wear. I wore jeans and a t-shirt.
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6 mph pace, find it easy for the first third of a mile. Push myself to half and I just can't breathe anymore (asthmatic), incline at 1.0 Just to be easier on my joints overall And I always replace my running shoes often. I appreciate the advice though. Maybe I'll drop down to a 5 mph pace and try and push myself to a 6. I have a few months to do this anyways
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One of the instructors said they are trying to make all the upcoming future academies even longer and that they're debating on college credit requirements for ems and fire academy now meeting is next week
MelEmtNyc
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Def get outside running on a treadmill is nothing like running outside I thought I was in pretty decent shape until we started PT in the academy running there is nothing like running on a treadmill and that I had no problem with. You cant stop running in the academy they scream at you and ur fellow brothers and sisters hold plank positions until everyone is done. also they put the weakest runners in front, so def start running outside u don't wanna be the guy fainting the first day
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Lol appreciate it a lot, and I wouldn't faint. I would just keep pushing myself to the end, go home then pass out