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Being a First Responder, WORTH IT? 

The Paramedic Coach
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When figuring out what first responder career is right for you, many new students get stuck on whether to become a firefighter or a paramedic on the ambulance service. Some start their career by being on a volunteer fire department while others try to volunteer at their local ambulance corps.
Which ever path you want to take the first step I recommend to everyone is your EMT class, that gives you a foot in the door in both professions, then based on your experiences, where you want to live, and the options presented to you, you can make a decision on the fire department or stick with EMS completely.
I discuss in this video the main differences between working as a firefighter and working as a paramedic, my aim is that this video puts you on the right path. One key note, if you are brand new is that aiming for your Paramedic certification in some fire departments, this alone can make you a stand out candidate to join.
For those of you that already possess fire certifications, gaining a EMS certification and going through EMT school or Paramedic school can help you a ton with getting hired.
Let me know in the comments, what your goals are whether it is the fire service or the ambulance service and what you are doing currently, would love to hear your stories!
Be great,
Evan, The Paramedic Coach
#emt #paramedic #firedepartment

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@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
Learn More (Video Study Course): www.prepareforems.com
@billybeane8130
@billybeane8130 7 месяцев назад
In my opinion being a first responder will always be worth it but I'll never work 24 hour shifts again. It's too much stress on the body.
@AnglerAnthony
@AnglerAnthony 7 месяцев назад
I agree. I still work 24s but I hate it. I’ll Never work a 48 or a 72 again on an ambulance.
@coeeq8743
@coeeq8743 7 месяцев назад
Just finished EMT school and passed my NREMT in 70 questions! Watched a bunch of your videos during that time and they’ve for sure helped me a lot thanks for making it so easy to understand
@jamieh8101
@jamieh8101 7 месяцев назад
Congratulations! That’s no easy task! Are you continuing your schooling? His ALS and Advanced EMT content is just as helpful!
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
Great job!
@brodymac_9930
@brodymac_9930 7 месяцев назад
I just got my basic. I’m planning on starting at an EMS system and get some experience. Eventually I’d love to end up at a fire department.
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
Let's go Brody! Welcome you are on the right track
@brutus6328
@brutus6328 3 месяца назад
I did forget to mention that here in Austin, if you can get on to one of the two big county EMS companies (Austin Travis and/or Williamson), you will have stations and great equipment and be treated very well. Issue is, it's very hard, just like getting into a Fire dept. Outside of those two here, you will post for 12-14hrs. 12hr shifts are the minimum here.
@gypsysnowwolf2313
@gypsysnowwolf2313 7 месяцев назад
I'm glad that the in the city I live in and the city South of me, both have EMS Fire Rescue.
@ShadowPlayz2005
@ShadowPlayz2005 7 месяцев назад
Bro being a first responder is sooo much fun I first started in the class last year during the summer and loved it ever since so yes it’s worth it
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
That's awesome!
@brutus6328
@brutus6328 3 месяца назад
I've been an EMT in right outside Austin Texas for 6 years (also second career is EMS as I'm in my late 40's FWIW....if I was younger, like most everyone else (LOL) I would have definitely 100% gone fire). I can tell you the difference between fire and EMS is NIGHT AND DAY regarding amenities/quality of equipment and so on. Go out and sit in your car (where its MORE comfortable than an ambulance) for 12 hrs straight (outside of calls of course) and tell me how you feel. Posting SUCKS!!! Ever driven a long distance and you get out and stretch, you're tired, you hurt? (remember, ambulance seats don't lay back). Now go to a fire dept., hit the weight room, take a shower, maybe sleep for 2 hrs, have some food in your gourmet kitchen etc etc etc. Which would you rather do. Oh, did I mention pensions? BTW, I'm now an AEMT and I teach EMT skills. No more posting for me. What I'm trying to say is......don't even contemplate private EMS, go FIRE DEPT, you'll be treated like a king! Here in Austin, the city just broke ground to build 5 more state of the art fire dept. Each medic will have their own dorm! Full gym! Full Kitchen! Volleyball court, picnic benches outside, fire pit etc
@EMSGuy
@EMSGuy 7 месяцев назад
I work 24s for a hospital based private service and love it
@chazzy115
@chazzy115 7 месяцев назад
You never miss 🙏🏻💯💯
@kfietz95
@kfietz95 7 месяцев назад
Maybe what you are saying is true for a larger city. However, around us, our rural Ambulance Services work 12 to 24 hours shifts. We have our own bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, and laundry at our stations. We typically are at the station until we get a 911 call. We usually do not live in the truck or post. You get to know people on your service because it's not always the same partners that you work with. You also get to know others during community events that we host.
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
That's awesome!
@brutus6328
@brutus6328 3 месяца назад
You don't know how lucky you are!
@whyamihere9055
@whyamihere9055 7 месяцев назад
So I am an EMT in upstate NY and its weird to see EMS agencies not having a main base to stay at, almost every agency up here has a main station and we only leave for 911 calls, standbys and transfers. I imagine its due to you maybe being in the city? Its neat to see the different wats EMS is run in different locations.
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
Agreed! Yes, it is important to note not every EMS agency stages on the road, but if we are talking private company EMS, a lot of the time they cover such a large area that they do stage ambulances.
@darealratchet
@darealratchet 7 месяцев назад
Hey Evan, right now I’m working at a smaller Fire department and I got hired specifically as an EMT B, but I find it hard to fit in, or to get comfortable, I’m from private EMS, but I find the benefits somewhat worth it since it’s city job. What’s your take on that? My goal is to be paramedic one day.
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
It definitely will take time to blend in with the new department, but the bottom line is starting out be as useful as you can be around station and step up when you need too, you will earn respect over time, trust the process and your senior EMTs.
@darealratchet
@darealratchet 7 месяцев назад
@@TheParamedicCoach thanks! I actually think I’m leaving, it’s a very different culture and I’m not a fan of the chain of command aspect, plus I want to pursue Paramedic and if I do it with em they ask me to sign a 3yr contract. A lot for me. What do you think about that?
@nicolew.3365
@nicolew.3365 7 месяцев назад
I love being a first responder for County Fire service. There’s so much flexibility and sense of Community. We are really cared for and respected.
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
Let's go Nicole!
@PeanutButerJellyTim1
@PeanutButerJellyTim1 7 месяцев назад
Ambwuance
@secretlycourtney1029
@secretlycourtney1029 7 месяцев назад
Mistakes were made and I was putting the paramedic school without me having my emt-b license so they tested me to get my emt-b license to have already gone through the class but I got a 926 I'm so sad. After about 30 days of starting nonstop I am about to retest I'm so nervous
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
Hey Courtney, thanks for tuning into the channel! I can definitely help you out, are you a vault student? This is where I send people to prepare for NREMT. 926 is actually one of the closest scores I've seen to passing since the new scoring system roll out. www.prepareforems.com
@secretlycourtney1029
@secretlycourtney1029 7 месяцев назад
i am a student of yours so hopfully ill pass the second time @@TheParamedicCoach
@benkowalski70
@benkowalski70 7 месяцев назад
I want to become a medic (EMT first, I know), but my paramedic friend says I'm too skinny to do it b/c of the constant lifting. Is 5'9", 135 too scrawny? Every medic I know looks like a lumberjack
@TheParamedicCoach
@TheParamedicCoach 7 месяцев назад
Ben, not at all you can do it! I do recommend that you add strength training to your routine but by no means do you have to be a power lifter or strongman. Watch the video here I did with senior EMTs: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CRCF6Giwgag.html
@benkowalski70
@benkowalski70 7 месяцев назад
Thanks for the help, Evan! Your videos are inspiring. Great content. I'm thinking about getting your Video Vault. I'm hoping that it gives me a leg-up, like a virtual EMT/paramedic course before my actual physical course
@hihfty
@hihfty 7 месяцев назад
Anyone notice the stretcher is backwards at 1:35
@Laghater23
@Laghater23 7 месяцев назад
I am in high school and I am a program to get my emt certification, but I will not meet age requirements for emt jobs for another year after graduation, what should I do until I am old enough to get a job in the ems world.
@jamieh8101
@jamieh8101 7 месяцев назад
You could get your Advanced EMT certification! It seems like it’s easier to get hired as an AEMT- at least in Utah…any extra training you can get will only help you! And be sure to keep the EMT content you learned fresh in your mind! Study your flash cards,re-read your textbook, rewatch these videos! You’d be surprised how quickly you forget info when you can’t put it to practical use. Best of luck to you! 😊
@Laghater23
@Laghater23 7 месяцев назад
Thank you for the advise it is very helpful but I probably wont get my A-EMT because were I live they don't use the A-EMT because it is the phoenix area@@jamieh8101
@jcrif
@jcrif 7 месяцев назад
How have you not gained 200 pounds like most medics?
@roylucas8166
@roylucas8166 7 месяцев назад
No
@sherryjackson8474
@sherryjackson8474 7 месяцев назад
I want to become an EMT but the idea of working 12 hours shift even if it is 3 or 4 days a week would be a huge shift for me. @theparamediccoach How did you prepare for 12 hour days?
@XX-lr8dg
@XX-lr8dg 7 месяцев назад
It’s really not as bad as you think, I’m currently working 24s for a private ems twice a week and I’ve had 8 hour shifts working retail in previous jobs that dragged on a lot longer than a 24 hour shift running 911 calls, it’s definitely an adjustment when you start though, i had a harder time falling asleep when we had downtime than I did staying awake because I was just amped up and tense but that fades pretty quick and you just learn to grab what sleep you can when you can
@user-re4hc7yf2m
@user-re4hc7yf2m 7 месяцев назад
Evan you have a boo boo on your forehead 🥺
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