Hi Folks!

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Hi everyone i'm new to this site and i will be starting a EMT Basic class in the spring. I am so ready for my dreams as an EMT to become reality. Im 21 and i live in Illinois but would love to move either to Chicago to Milwaukee, But i'm hearing so many negative things about EMT's mostly the pay os not so good and also the lack of respect as an Basic who is just starting out with no volunteering experience. Is this true? i feel anything thats worth having is worth fighting for. I joined the site to have positive and honest feedback and gain more knowledge from real EMT's and hopefully a mentor. I wont keep going and on but if you have anything to bring to the table im always open for advise and information thats out there be safe.

Kiara

[NYCEMS9115]

EMS Providers do not get the recognition. We are known as Ambulance Drivers, when only one person drives. Ultimately, EMS/PHC are provider of transportation for patients. The care we can provide is not well understood by laypersons. It could be the lack of Public Awareness, limited EMS Programs at the College Level, or limited Government backing. All of us have many reasons we decided to get into EMS/PHC. Some of us do this for the right reasons. Respect and Recognition is definitely not one of them... Good luck in the Spring... Post threads here for answers from different angles... EMT-B is the first step of the many floors of Healthcare... It never stops...