New to EMS life

[EMT338]

Hi ya'll, I'm new to this site and the EMS life lol, I am currently in the application process to become an EMT. I'm waiting on my background check and it's killing me! I just want the next step to start! Here's where I need some help; I find it kinda nerve racking to just go to the fire house and hang with the other volunteers. I don't want to be a pest or in the way, but at the same time by not going will they think im not interested or committed? I'm hoping to get some advice on things to do until the next step happens. Like books to read, ways to show them im serious about becoming an EMT, and just hanging out with other EMT's/ Fire Fighters I will be working with lol Thanks and I hope you have a beautiful day!

[Lone Star]

Hi ya'll, I'm new to this site and the EMS life lol, I am currently in the application process to become an EMT. I'm waiting on my background check and it's killing me! I just want the next step to start! Here's where I need some help; I find it kinda nerve racking to just go to the fire house and hang with the other volunteers. I don't want to be a pest or in the way, but at the same time by not going will they think im not interested or committed? I'm hoping to get some advice on things to do until the next step happens. Like books to read, ways to show them im serious about becoming an EMT, and just hanging out with other EMT's/ Fire Fighters I will be working with lol Thanks and I hope you have a beautiful day!

As far as hanging out with the Firefighters/EMT's that you would be working with to prove your seriousness and dedication....would you hang out at the local assembly plant and hang out with all the 'line rats' while you were waiting on them to complete whatever background checks and such?

If you're looking for books to read while you wait, I suggest "Human Anatomy and Physiology" by Marieb. If nothing else, it's good educational material for when you either get hired or continue to move up the EMS 'food chain'...