AnthonyM83 Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Do the EMTB thing, then hurry up and become a medic. You're accepting that position as a necessary evil to go higher up the chain. It's hard to change things from the outside.
Eydawn Posted September 16, 2008 Author Posted September 16, 2008 Thanks for all the replies, folks... it is greatly appreciated. Now, just wish me luck on that stupid lift test on the 25th... I know I can do one part of it, (125 pounds solo waddle 90 feet) but the 60 pounds with one arm is scaring me slightly. Wendy CO EMT-B
firedoc5 Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Well, Wendy. I was going to say that if you were a poser, send me a few pics of your best poses, but.. Seriously, and I mean very seriously. You are NOT a poser. You might be an EMT-B (with many extras). Between your additional education, your experience in the field, what you've learned from us here, you are head and shoulders above the rest. Some of my best crews was with a EMT-A (Basic) with much of the same knowledge that you have and I myself as Paramedic. And with you wanting to advance in your education, that's the perfect way to go about. Learn from your Paramedic partner and the experiences in the field, and the classes you are planning on taking. Don't worry about the lifting tests. Just remember, it's not just strength. It's also balance and leverage. You can do with one arm tied behind your back. (pardon the pun) And being bold, speaking for all of us here at the City, we're proud of you. :wav: Let us know how it goes.
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