Okay Jouleman, here are some things I recommend to add a positive spin to the possible (read probable) state of burn out you find yourself in.
First, as soon as you enter the scene of a person that has called 911, the first thing you need to do even before identifying who the pt is, is to announce to the room that "we are not a cab service". No matter what the problem you are responding to, doing this immediately focuses everyones attention on you, which is always good cuz who doesn't want attention? Second if it is a bs call then you have already gotten the main issue on the table and you don't have to tip toe around it for the rest of the call.;Pretending the problem is legit. Also, if it turns out to be a legit call and someone doesn't want to give you the pts medical history or med list because they "already have it at the hospital", all you have to do is refer back to your opening statement.
I also recommend asking pt's about totally random symptoms or inventing illnesses all together. I frequently have pt's that experience pain behind their eyeballs upon urination, or have a history of choleotemporalitis, or renalosteosis. Also, drunks are amazingly good singers and often have fantastic life advice.
So, in conclusion, embrace the jadedness......have fun with it, because nothing we do out there makes any difference anyway. :shock: