Top careers for the "Adventure Minded"

[paramedicmike]

Try not to laugh too hard at this story.

I wonder if they realize that the $25K figure they quoted is from working three jobs.

-be safe

[brentoli]

But.... But..... But.....

EMT training can help you make a major difference in someone's life, while building skills to keep yourself safe from harm on the road.

[VaREMS1]

True enough, Mike. I grossed about 25K as an EMT-B, once upon a time...but only netted around 18.5K

Still, that's not TOO bad for a rural area EMT-Basic, imho. Not much of a living wage, however...but can an EMT, who is not a FF as well, actually earn a decent wage these days?

[Yummymedic05]

But.... But..... But.....

:laughing3:

[Dustdevil]

God, I wish we could get completely away from this whole "exciting career" image. :roll: It is such a major hold-up for our growth as a profession. I have yet to ever see a promo for an EMS agency or school that wasn't heavily focused upon flashy uniforms, code-3 driving, and technical rescue scenarios. Then those agencies and schools have the nerve to complain about the quality of candidates they are receiving. WTF, over? Isn't this about medicine? If it isn't, it should be! Numbers aren't our problem. More than enough people want to be medics. And most who become one don't stay because the excitement wears off quickly. Quality is our problem! It is those people who are drawn to EMS by an intellectual challenge -- and not badges and sirens -- that stay and contribute positively to their patients and to the profession. There are plenty of those people out there. We have to start making an effort to reach them and stop luring half-wit kids with no aptitude for education in just to spend two years playing hero before moving on to a union job at the local shoe factory. We're shooting ourselves in the feet.

[scparamedic98]

I just wish I had a nickle every time someone says "I bet you see some of bad stuff in your job."

[brentoli]

I bet we've seen some bad stuff in our job.

[spenac]

I think we should make a new response to all newscasters that asked if it was a bad call, or for details about the call.

Here goes a rough draft.

"Yes, it was a nightmare. I broke out in a cold sweat as the realization hit me that I had not even had time to change underwear for several days. I am currently looking forward to debriefing."

Maybe that would stop the glory seekers.

[Yummymedic05]

I like to turn it around on the one asking. Like "I bet you see some cool stuff while copying papers at Kinkos also!"

[FormerEMSLT297]

I'm trying not to laugh,,,,, some cities pay a little more, a little less, but i think the average probably is 25 K...

What I hate about the whole adventure minded thing is the PA EMS recruitment video ,,, check this out

www.rollwithit.com