The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

[Jarrodclark]

Hi all

New here. Looking to learn anything from other EMS agencies throughout the country.
I have been in EMS since 2003. First responder on a municipal volunteer agency until 2006, EMT for a commercial service until 2011, and currently a Paramedic for a paid municipal service.
Enfield CT is the only third service paid EMS agency in the state and we are constantly growing and evolving. I hope to provide information and help to others here as well as learn how I can help my agency grow.

 

[Vegasmedic]

New to the EMTLIFE

Hello all just wanted to say hi as a new member here. I have been an emt for a year, a Vol. fire fighter for a year also and am an Iraq war vet. I will be attending medic school in Jan thanks to the VA (veterans affairs).

 

[Vegasmedic]

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[yaya937]

Hello Everyone,
My name is Yechiel. I am 22 years old. I am a student still. I just finished taking the EMT-B course and am still waiting for my results. :unsure: Tough test but I think I did well.
Anyway Just wanted to say Hi

 

[AndrewD82]

Reintroduction

My name is Andrew. I once introduced myself on here years ago and felt since I have taken a severe absence that I would reintroduce myself and update things a little. I am 30 years old currently in EMT classes in NoVA and am looking forward to pursuing my A.A.S in Paramedic. I am also transitioning out of the military in 2015 with 14 years in. I am ready to see new things and learn new things as well. I currently am on two volunteer departments in NoVa and truly enjoy the work that I get to do there.

 

[bigmike82]

Hello all

I am new here, I am an EMT student and I am just looking for some advice and guidance from people that have been there before. My hope is to become a Paramedic. I am trying to learn as much, as fast, and as thoroughly as possible. I can't wait to get out there and start helping as much as I can. Thank you in advance for welcoming and mentoring me in this wonderful community!

 

[sr9790]

Hello all! My name is Sam and I am a EMT from Tennessee. I have worked on an ambulance for about a year and did fire side for five years before that. I am currently in Paramedic school and looking forward to it being over! I just thought I would throw a quick intro out there.

 

[NikiLiaRoyce]

Hi

I'm attending school to be a paramedic, but right now I'm in the middle of my EMR class so I'm still pretty new to the whole thing. :sad: But I do need some help on a paper. So if anybody could help me figure it out, that would be great.

 

[unleashedfury]

Chris from PA. I am a former field medical specialist. Now know as a 68W in the Army. But I was a 91B. for those who are a bit older vets will recognize that MOS identifier.

I have been in Fire/EMS since 1999, and am currently attending paramedic school I also have a background in Automotive, and Machine Trades/Welding. So when interviewed with my last job they asked my qualities. I said. I can drive the bus, ride in the bus, and fix the bus. it lightened up the mood a bit.

 

[Killjoy7]

Hello,

My name is John and Im from Connecticut. Ive been doing Volly EMS since 2011 and received my EMT B cert 4 months ago along with PHTLS and some other CMEs/certs. I picked EMS because I wanted to do something that would benefit others directly. While I put in plenty of to supporting my Volly service I would like to turn this into a paying job. Im currently looking for any paid EMT positions, with little luck unfortunately. If anyone could guide me in the right direction Id greatly appreciate it.

 

[Gizmo]

Another brand new EMT

Hi all! I achieved my NREMT EMT cert. in June and my state cert. in July. I'm signed up to complete my IV cert. in October. I'm a full time student, working on my prerequisite courses for a nursing program, but I have about four years until I will have achieved my BSN. I'm currently looking for a weekend job as an EMT and so far have only come up with full time positions requiring more than the three days per week I can work. There are plenty of companies that I have yet to contact, so hopefully I'll get lucky with one of them! In the meantime I have a fun weekend job that will hold me over, but I'm looking forward to a job that involves patient care.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[Achilles]

Hi all! I achieved my NREMT EMT cert. in June and my state cert. in July. I'm signed up to complete my IV cert. in October. I'm a full time student, working on my prerequisite courses for a nursing program, but I have about four years until I will have achieved my BSN. I'm currently looking for a weekend job as an EMT and so far have only come up with full time positions requiring more than the three days per week I can work. There are plenty of companies that I have yet to contact, so hopefully I'll get lucky with one of them! In the meantime I have a fun weekend job that will hold me over, but I'm looking forward to a job that involves patient care.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Welcome to the site!

I like girls.

 

[Pond Life]

Hi,

I'm a UK registered paramedic, I'm also an Emergency Care Practitioner with South Western Ambulance Service based in Cornwall. UK.
I am also an offshore medic, remote area and hostile area medic.
I currently am working on a project in China for a year (28 days on/off)
I've been involved in research with the Dept of Health here in the U and do some teaching in hospitals occasionally.
I've got an MSc Cardiology and a PgDip in Advanced Healthcare Practice.

Looking forward to interesting chats.

cheers

Pond Life

 

[PRiel]

New to US EMS

Hello,
My name is Pat and I'm a 25 year paramedic, educator and administrator. I'm looking to learn more about the EMS in the US.

 

[Lone Crow]

Just getting started...

Hey all! I'm LC, living in Chapel Hill NC. I just finished my EMT-B, and took the state test yesterday. I should hear back tomorrow... I've applied to one service in my area, and am still waiting to hear back from them. I hope to work as an EMT for a while, then begin paramedic training. I'd love to work for a flight service in the future. My last job was as a pilot, so getting back in the air would be great. I've lurked around a bit on this site, and have already learned quite a lot. Keep the good info coming!

 

[MD2BE]

Greetings!

Well hello all,
My primary reason for joining this site was to network with others who share passions such as my own.
I first became a certified emt-b 3 years ago, but due to me being of a mere 19 years of age, I was deemed uninsurable.
Here I am 3 Years later (22 years old) currently enrolled in a refresher course. I intend on continuing my education and attaining my degree in medicine. (Specifically Neuro)
Anyway thank you all!

 

[NomadicMedic]

Welcome.

 

[adrenalin]

Hello everyone

I'm a full time student working towards my AAS in EMS and hope to become a paramedic in a year and a half. I am halfway through the EMT-B course and taking the NREMT exam in December. As of right now, I have more questions than I do answers about many topics and I am hoping to pick the brains of those who have "been there and done that" so I can become more experienced.

 

[Theraphosidae]

Howdy!

Been reading the forums for a while. I'm about a quarter through my EMT training and had a couple ride-alongs for clinicals so far. Super fun! Super sad sometimes, but super fun.

I am very much hoping to help myself become integrated into the community here, learn the medical jargen better, review critical thinking scenarios, help prepare myself better for NREMT... Lots of stuff!

I'm a little eccentric, but easy going. I'm bound to have a lot of "Why?" and "How?" questions, so be warned! ^_^

 

[sexyemt]

hello

Hello my name is Sara and I am an EMT basic in Michigan. I have been a basic for a couple of years and going to school for Paramedic, easier said than done, I'm having a hard time with cardio. Eventually I would like to get my BA in pre med. I love my job and when I am not on a call I enjoy painting and drawing.