The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

[HotelCo]

New here, just popping in to say hello all.

Welcome aboard.

 

[NVBowhunter]

Intro

Hello all,

My name is William and I live in Las Vegas, NV. Just recieved my EMT-B cert in April and attending EMT-I in Aug. Just trying to study my :censored: off to become the best EMT I can be. I enjoy hunting and paintball in my down time. Looking forward to getting to know yall and pick your brains from time to time.

Take it easy,

Will

 

[Seaglass]

Hello all,

My name is William and I live in Las Vegas, NV. Just recieved my EMT-B cert in April and attending EMT-I in Aug. Just trying to study my :censored: off to become the best EMT I can be. I enjoy hunting and paintball in my down time. Looking forward to getting to know yall and pick your brains from time to time.

Take it easy,

Will

Out of curiosity, what sort of bow do you hunt with?

 

[mct601]

I used to play paintball. I still have a gun actually, but never the time or cash to play. I also enjoy hunting and just recreationally shooting guns. Fun stuff.

 

[trollwhite]

Hi my name is Kyle White. I just finished basic and just took my NREMT and state certificate. Im currently in school for emergency fire services and my paramedic. I hope to one day work on a fire department and part time for a private ambulance co

 

[NJN]

Hi my name is Kyle White. I just finished basic and just took my NREMT and state certificate. Im currently in school for emergency fire services and my paramedic. I hope to one day work on a fire department and part time for a private ambulance co

:nosoupfortroll:

Just kidding welcome to the forum.

 

[trollwhite]

lol. its cool ive been called troll as a nickname since first grade

 

[NVBowhunter]

Out of curiosity, what sort of bow do you hunt with?

Just started shooting with a Bowtech General, that is one nice shooter B)

Before that I had a hand me down Hoyt.

 

[cultex]

Hello everyone! My names Joe Decker and I'm starting my EMT-B course on the 16th of this month. 3 years ago I was 2 weeks out from finishing the same course, but what I had to do and what I wanted to do at the time were different stories. Fortunately I've been given the opportunity to pursue this passion again!

 

[Seaglass]

Just started shooting with a Bowtech General, that is one nice shooter B)

Before that I had a hand me down Hoyt.

That's what I've heard about that line. Never shot one myself yet.

I've got a massive hideous compound of unknown origin (it's been spray-painted that many times by a previous owner), a Samick SKB, and a bamboo/ipe recurve. I like them all, but I take the SKB out most often.

Not a hunter here--I just like to shoot stuff.

 

[MedicSetla]

Thaddeus Setla - NREMTP

I am a Paramedic that began in Michigan and relocated to the SF bay Area. I have worked as a Firefighter, Transport Paramedic, Volunteer, Paid per call and Part time Paramedic currently. I fell into filmmaking and it is my goal to improve the industry with the tools and skills I have learned over the years. EMS deserves the respect and the press that is usually given to other areas of the EMS field... May we all learn from each other in this forum...

 

[Dearing Baymiller]

I agree that you're wise to NOT jump into medic so quickly, especially given that it's an accelerated course. I went straight from EMT-B to EMT-P, but I did my Paramedic as a two-year degree program with sciences and all that jazz, and I was volunteering with a rescue squad while in school, so I got experience that way before I became a Paramedic.

hey guys.
that's pretty much my plan. i'm taking several required classes, including essentials of anatomy right now. med terminology and EMT-B starting in the fall.
i'm looking at getting on the local ambulances after this, even if just a volunteer basis, while i continue my education. between scholarships, grants, student loans, and automatic unemployment since i'm a displaced worker (and they look like they will keep extending it to help me out while i'm full time in college) i'm looking at a two-year program for Paramed Specialist here in Iowa. i'm not jamming everything together too quickly. i have time i'm spreading it out for experience and to better absorb what i'm learning.

having a ball so far.

Dave B.

 

[bigblue439]

David Klotz
EMT 5 years
Tabernacle Rescue Squad
Also a firefighter withMedford Farms Vol Fire Co
Both located in tabernacle burlington county NJ

 

[klbrunner]

I am an EMT Basic trying to find a job in the area and starting Paramedic School Next week. I have found a lot of useful information on this site. I have absolutely no EMS experience except for clinical rides but I am hoping to get a lot more soon.

 

[TraumaFX]

MedicSetla wrote: I fell into filmmaking and it is my goal to improve the industry with the tools and skills I have learned over the years. EMS deserves the respect and the press that is usually given to other areas of the EMS field... May we all learn from each other in this forum...

I've been in EMS for 25 years and that's exactly why I'm doing what I am - except that I supply the trainers, organizations and the film industry with my products. I did it too because I was frustrated with the lack of accurate coverage as what EMS is really about and watched too many people try and gouge EMS with the specialty items we need.
I admire your goal and wish you the best of luck!

 

[atropine]

Hello

Hi, I am from southern Cali, I am a firefighter/medic, so some of my opinions may be bias lol, but I hope to get some insight and good points of views on many subjects on this site, thanks a million.

 

[Hallofo]

My Re-Introduction

Howdy all, I've been gone a while and I decided to come back to the "fold" now that I am finally done working overseas.

The Basics:
I'm a 25 y/o computer geek with aspirations to be a doctor. Many would argue that IT is a heck of a better paying job than most medical fields... and they're right. But I'm not in it for the money! Right now I am pursuing an IT degree simply to meet the requirement for Med School, and I figured I'd go with something I knew. And if somehting happens and this whole endevour doesn't pan out, I can always get another computer-related job!

The problem is, I need to pay for that degree! So I am signing up for the local CC's EMT-B class and getting rid of any excuse not to dive in the the wide, wide world of medicine. I am not getting my EMT cert(s) just to look good on a Med School app, I want to start working in the field at ANY level ASAP.

So I look forward to learning much from ya'll and enjoying the bodily-fluid spattered trip! Just a few questions though: Does anyone have an opinion on the EMT program offered by Lane Community College in Eugene, OR? And what books would you recommend reading to prime myself for an EMT class?

Thanks!:blush:

 

[exodus]

Howdy all, I've been gone a while and I decided to come back to the "fold" now that I am finally done working overseas.

The Basics:
I'm a 25 y/o computer geek with aspirations to be a doctor. Many would argue that IT is a heck of a better paying job than most medical fields... and they're right. But I'm not in it for the money! Right now I am pursuing an IT degree simply to meet the requirement for Med School, and I figured I'd go with something I knew. And if somehting happens and this whole endevour doesn't pan out, I can always get another computer-related job!

The problem is, I need to pay for that degree! So I am signing up for the local CC's EMT-B class and getting rid of any excuse not to dive in the the wide, wide world of medicine. I am not getting my EMT cert(s) just to look good on a Med School app, I want to start working in the field at ANY level ASAP.

So I look forward to learning much from ya'll and enjoying the bodily-fluid spattered trip! Just a few questions though: Does anyone have an opinion on the EMT program offered by Lane Community College in Eugene, OR? And what books would you recommend reading to prime myself for an EMT class?

Thanks!:blush:

Just wondering, do you know how much an EMT makes? Lol

 

[Hallofo]

I have a good idea...

I'm guessing somewhere in the 15-20k range, to start? Thats about what I could glean from these boards. I'm looking at this as a "college job" that will get my feet wet in the field and pay for gas whilst I study for my degree... I have seen the rant posts about burger flippers at McD's making more!

 

[Sasha]

Just wondering, do you know how much an EMT makes? Lol

Depending on where you work with an EMT Cert, it can be adequate if you don't have a family to support.