New EMTs

[rescue123]

I had my EMS interview yesterday with a local rescue dept

I have to make a decision weather to keep the application process going

or to with draw it I still Love EMS but I did not now how hard it would be with the studying the tests and the state tests

I do not now what to do should I keep going or just quit

what are your thoughs if you can figure this topic out.

[Lotus]

Well if you go to school for ems, it'd be easier right? Plus its really fun and you get to learn more stuff. It can take alot of time or none at all depending on where you go, but it's totally worth it

[Crazyemt4life]

I know how it feels i just took my class about a year ago. It's very overwhelming the first couple of days but it will get better. Just study alot and work hard. It Feels great when you pass you exams and practicals. EMS is a great career and has lots of opportunities and is very rewarding. Good luck

[Arctickat]

What? Did you think that being in EMS would be a cake walk and that all we do is sit around eating donuts and drinking coffee? When a call comes in we just drive lights and sirens to the stubbed toe, throw the guy in the back and drive lights and sirens to the stubbed toe emergency department?

Welcome to real life. EMS professionals are highly trained health care providers nd transport specialists. If you want to be an EMT, then you've got to earn it. Put down the X-box and iPhone and crack the books instead. Spend an hour a day studying and you'll likely be highly succesful. Remember, if you decide to continue pursuing this career goal, the learning will never end. You will have to maintain your competency by researching and learning more every day.

Here is the best advice I've been given, and you should try it:

If you have to make a decision and have weighed all the options and consequences, yet still can't make the choice; flip a coin. If, after the coin toss, you decide to go for a best 2 out of 3, then you know what you want the answer to be. Follow through.

Edit:

I smell a troll.

Edited April 6, 2012 by Arctickat

[Just Plain Ruff]

I had my EMS interview yesterday with a local rescue dept

I have to make a decision weather to keep the application process going

or to with draw it I still Love EMS but I did not now how hard it would be with the studying the tests and the state tests

I do not now what to do should I keep going or just quit

what are your thoughs if you can figure this topic out.

I don't understand. you love ems but you might quit because of the studying and the tests and the state tests. WTF I just don't understand that post above.

You might quit because you are coming up against some tough stuff. come on dude.

You might as well quit now.

OR buck up, suck it up and start to study and take EMS Seriously from here on out. Sounds like you were playing EMS up to now.

Stop playing EMS and make the decision to be a professional or be a ricky rescue.

[Vorenus]

What? Did you think that being in EMS would be a cake walk and that all we do is sit around eating donuts and drinking coffee? When a call comes in we just drive lights and sirens to the stubbed toe, throw the guy in the back and drive lights and sirens to the stubbed toe emergency department?

Love those shifts...