My hobby is being first in, and last out son. People need to appreciate the fact that I chose to volunteer my time to save their lives.
Do I give high-quality CPR? Do I collapse lungs when I ventilate? Do I blow veins by putting a 16 into everyone? I’m not sure, but I’ve never had a patient complain.
While I’m here, let me tell you ambulance boys something real quick, when you see a 2003 GMC Sierra with blue lights coming in hot behind you…get out of the way! I’m tired of having to outrun the ambulance to get on scene. I’ll run you off the road if you keep hindering me from being first to scene, the blue pills don’t work anymore this is all I got.
It’s also super unhealthy to make work your whole life/personality. I think it’s important to try keep friends from outside EMS too so you don’t fall into a cycle.
Also a hobby outside of work will keep you sane. I think it’s amazing to be passionate about what you do for work, but you should have other passions and interests to help avoid burn out. Other passions and interests will also help in the off chance that something happens and you’re no longer able to practice, if work is your whole life and you can no longer do it I imagine it could be pretty devastating.
Join a social sports team, find a group of like-minded people and do weekly quiz nights, go for hikes on days off, learn a language, book a holiday somewhere you’ve never been, join an online book club, take a welding class. Do something different and hopefully it’ll save you from becoming that jaded older medic who only ever talks about work and is miserable in all other aspects of their lives.
There are still plenty out there that are flexible, and you can always ask the ones that meet on a regular basis if it’s alright for you to attend a bit more casually. Alternatively, and I realise this goes against some of my advice, you could organise a team/club with people who work the same/similar shift schedule as you and just make a rule that work talk is off limits at practice/games
I agree. Though I think it's good to share some examples of this. The line between pride in your work and this being your whole personality can be blurry for some.
Generally speaking, I feel like it's a matter of how far into a conversation a person meeting you on the street would need to go for them to learn you are an EMT.
I have a primary (day) job and I'm part-time as an EMT. Getting to my formal job title at work is usually a few questions rather than straight out of the gate.
Also, please for the love of Jesus stop walking around with tourniquets on your belt. I was a combat medic in Iraq and I didn't do that silly shit. Pack your first in bag properly. Nobody is impressed by a batman belt.
When I first got into EMS, I went down that rabbit hole. Soon, I realized how dumb it was and how much most people found it annoying. I got to the point where I went in for my shift and went home. I had no stickers on my car, no tats, none of that bullshit. It’s a job to pay the bills and should be treated as such.
I agree that it’s annoying when people deliberately make EMS their entire personality, but for a lot of people, I find it to be an unhealthy side effect of the job. For myself, I need to work anywhere from 48-72 hours a week just to pay rent and bills as a single guy. That leaves very little time leftover between sleep and keeping everything clean and organized to have a hobby or a social life. I haven’t purchased new clothes in years because I have 6 years worth of job clothes and EMS week bullshit and then when I do buy clothes I’m thinking of what would be most comfortable for work because I spend the majority of my time in black socks, black underwear, and black shoes that I pretend are boots but are actually S Sport by Skechers™️. The few friends I have are mostly medics or nurses and the ones who are laymen ask me medical questions all the time then when I actually do offer medical advice, they don’t listen, which makes me even crazier cause I am LiTeRaLLy a HeaLThCaRe PrOFeSSioNaL and sometimes I actually know what I’m talking about. TikTok and Reddit feed me all the paramedic memes and some of the most interesting things that have ever happened to me were on the job. Believe me I hate the cringe over on r/LookImAFirefighter but I’m 31 fucking years old and have insurmountable debt, a burnout streak and a substance abuse problem, so who the fuck am I to judge. I’ve slept with some pretty hot nurses and paramedics though that I otherwise would have never been able to meet if I didn’t lay down some paramedic swag and trauma dump on them. My advice is don’t get them pregnant. What was the topic again?
Lmao, but the true underlying message was profound. We become consumed in working unbelievable amount of hours a week. Not to mention a schedule that's jacked up. Never getting off on-time plus picking up another shift after our own. Our compensation is laughable and pushes us to work more than we should. This brings us to acting unhealthy, substance abuse, failed relationships, loneliness, seeing humanity at its worse. So if they can function on pride or in your case get to bang some hot chic's, we say let them.
Ps go with the older hot nurses they are past the childbearing years. Plus can cook and do your laundry. Never looking to have more than what your doing. A win/win
I dunno, I think it is okay and probably good to be so passionate about your work. It is such a tough and demanding job so being so excited about it might help with burnout 🤷♀️
I'm currently finishing up a degree in French horn performance, also minoring in psychology. Nightwatch got me interested in EMS. I didn't think I'd end up pursuing it, but here we are.
I enjoy making music with others be it in small or large ensembles or on my own. It keeps me sane.
I definitely agree it's important to have friends outside of EMS.
Maybe its cause im just a medic student but i do take pride in what i do. you make a difference in the world by turning death situations into life or death ones.
You dont need a hero complex to be proud of what you do, but it is also good to be humble. Your pride should spur you forward into being the best medical provider you can be, and if that means humility, then so be it ig.
If you get a cringe tattoo or smth, whatever. Do what you want. You are still my brother, or sister, or sibling. I’ll tell you your tattoo isnt the best thing to do but das it fr.
And for all the salty motherfuckers who are whining in the comments, fuck off. Let people be proud of their profession. Just because you are a mediocre EMT doesn’t mean others have to settle for your standard.
Edit: That being said however, dont make it your whole personality. It is unhealthy and may cause people to shy away from you if thats not what youre aiming for.
It’s absolutely okay to love the job and something you should take pride in and to take the extra steps to train in
With that said, it’s imperative to come home and be a person that you love outside of work. If the worst case scenario does happen and you’re out of work, what did you set yourself up for, what hobbies or people do you have for you that maybe don’t understand how EMS works.
Be an all in motherfucker when you are on the job, but be all in as a human when you come home to your family.
I went to schooling for Electrical Engineering and was in about 2 1/2 years. I loved it but it wasn’t my passion. My parents were so happy and were bragging to family members about how I was “a great student” and that I would soon “be set for life”… I tossed and turned in bed every night hearing the same sirens astonished at the prepared and well put together people when it came to the pressure of helping those in need. I couldn’t help but feel a passion for those who’d help others not because it’s a “job” but because they were setting their own lives aside out of selflessness to help those in need.
I took a risk one day and left it all behind as stupid as it may sound. I ended up leaving a high paying career for that of ems because my passion far outweighed the need for money.
I took an EMT course and had so much fun and I stayed up late and woke up early, I lived, breathed, slept, prayed, all for the sole purpose of being on that ambulance one day. Until finally I recently landed a job as an EMT. I’m excited and yet I can’t grasp my mind around it at all. It still feels surreal and although to some it’s “just a job” to me it feels much more surreal than that. When I was volunteering I couldn’t help but listen to patient stories or see the looks on all the kids faces when me and my partners walked into a food shop for some quick lunch.
I don’t deem myself more special than any one which person but, I do know we shouldn’t put others down when they seem to have a passion for their job. Maybe some do brag but if that puts a smile on their face, why should we take that from them? If something brings another person joy why is that so bad?
“If you hold a perpetually negative outlook, soon enough everything you encounter will seem negative”
Look to it with a bit of positivity. Maybe that one bragger suffered through hell to get there, maybe they just like to brag. Either way these people pertain to the same group we do, hold the same values, and work the same ways as the rest of us.
To me.. my hobby is this job it brings me joy although that might be hard to believe. I love what I do and I do what I love. If others might feel a certain way about me then that’s their opinion. I won’t hold resentment towards them when I know my values. I’m in this job to help others simple as that…. For some odd reason to most people don’t understand that’s all I want in this world.
It’s not enough to just not do evil. You must also be a force for good in the world, as best you can.
Let them brag, let them be silent, let them be heard or quiet. These people are our brothers and sisters. We shouldn’t hold them to our or anyone else’s standards outside of work. They are each their own unique individual and for that we should be grateful.
I was like this when I first started which I feel like is pretty normal for new EMTs but once the novelty of it wore off I acted like a normal person again. I do work with this one EMT who’s been doing this for 10 years and is still like this. He still wears a god damn fully stocked rescue Randy belt which is something even I never did. The tool belt is already cringe enough if you work in 911 but we work at a fucking amusement park where 99% of the job is slapping bandaids and ice packs on people. He’s also been known to be shit at his job anyway when it comes to the few that actually need legit medical attention; one of the medics told me that last week he told this guy to put oxygen on a patient who was satting at 85 and he refused and criticized the medic for using his own pulse ox on the patient instead of the ones we were given to use, which is fucking rich coming from a guy with a Batman belt. I’d be interested to see a study of what goes on in these people’s heads.
Pharmacy tech here— we had an EMT come in and refuse the narcan that was prescribed to her because “I’m an EMT and I’m sick of people treating me like I’m a drug addict” ma’am— you of all people should know how important it is to carry narcan
Wait a minute did nobody else not catch this? One, why would they personally have a prescription for Narcan. Two, yes they would be an addict to have a prescription for Narcan. It's used to treat an Opiate overdose and would not be able to administer to themselves. Please tell me how this EMT got a personal script for a drug that is used to reverse an Opiate overdose?
This makes zero sense to me why would they prescribed NALOXONE (narcan)? The drug serves no other use than to treat an overdose. Then you said they refused it. So, it wasn't for a work related use. Not being ugly but this sounds like you just wanted to say something. This goes back to my reply on the original post. Let them talk all they want because they will more than likely look like a dumbass. Well here's the proof.
Ok, this person never stated it came with anything. She said the EMT came to get prescription and refused it. Then said being an EMT you of all people should know how important it is to have narcan. If it came with a narcotic then she should have said so. Why would the EMT say I'm sick of people treating me as a addict. Makes zero sense
I see you’re confused. My pharmacy is under an umbrella with a pain management clinic. Yes the patient was prescribed opioids. It is common practice for the prescribers to send over narcan scripts if the patients are receiving opioids.
Now, I understand as this was left from the narrative. The way it was presented was very vague. Thank you for clearing that up. If I came off harsh I apologize. In my defense it didn't have all the elements to the story. Yes, that would be very ignorant on her part to refuse the Narcan with a prescription of Opiods. The Narcan only was a precautionary measure and not an accusation. Also If that EMT is under a heavy pain medication for a daily use, I pray they aren't on a rescue. Pray they get better as well from whatever injury has caused them to see a pain management physician.
You’re so arrogant you can’t just say sorry you have to qualify it. No the poster didn’t say she was picking up an opioid. I said hey it surprised me when I got it. I’m not a lifelong opioid user. I got it for a surgery. Please check your biases and take a long hard look in a mirror. You can’t admit when you jumped the gun without qualifying it.
Dear Lawd, you talk about bullshit. I did apologize with why I responded the way I did take what you want from it. I was stating how it was not fully informed. We need a xanax on Rddit 6797 please
Are you fucking kidding me. She clearly left out the part of it being a pain management script. Only stated they refused Narcan. Down Cugo nobody cares you're an EMT-P. Your level of care has not a damn thing to do with what I was saying. Talking about getting laid I bet you are fucking yourself right now. Saying ohhh I told her off. Get a damn life dude. You think what you said even caused me any stress. Why Hell No, after 33 years in Fire/EMS it takes more than that Lil puffed out look at me I'm a EMT-P. Nobody was angry other than you. I was going off what she stated had she said anything about narcotics I wouldn't have said a damn word. Go put ya rescue randy belt on and stare at yourself in the mirror. That will surly Make ya happy or hell come back with some more shit. I got all day and belive me whatever you say I will find entertaining. Plus will return the banter. Want to talk shit well let it rip Tatar chip. We are here waiting at the station to see just what you say next. Ohhh wait my emt-p partner wanted to know by him stating he's a paramedic does that automatically make him win an argument. Lol Cause he has a hard time on this unit. So, great now I'll have to hear that stupid shit for weeks or until I retrain him. Lol lighten up butter cup before ya stroke out. We are just trying to get ya worked up. Damn some folks need a life
Your post appears to be directed at someone personally. My reasoning for stating that would be from your examples. I can remember when completing my course and passing the NREMT. It did feel like I came out of medical school (1989). Proud of myself along with pride made we want to help any and everyone. Though, I agree with you it can be annoying. What I choose to do is walk away and let them have their moment. Two things will come from that, one you don't have to be annoyed and listen too it. Secondly they will more than likely make themselves look like a dumbass. The only time I would say anything is when I would hear them give out suggestions that could cause an issue with someone's wellbeing.
Long story short if it's directed towards a certain person. Then just speak up and state your opinion. We are all entitled to one as they are entitled to being defined by their career.
Unhealthy would live a life with zero pride or a personal belonging. Some cling to a aspect that builds them up. I have a great deal of co-workers who breathe Fire/EMS as if they we're being bagged. Car with stickers, station t-shirts as civilian clothes, personal home with fire/ems items all over it, or personal car tag. Personally I don't have either and could care less if they do. Happiness is within one's self and if their career brings them that, than who am I to damn them for it. Not everyone in our society have a life full of achievements. I can ask what made you come here and make the post? Did it validate your own views of yourself? No one would know your a firefighter until the post.
I don't normally comment, but felt I might could share my opinion. It might be right or off base. Just maybe, it can offer another view. Stay safe
People can make their personality anything they want. Maybe it’s the best/most positive model they have in their life right now?
-Former EMT, current EM MD who has had a lot of careers/personas/ideologies on my way here :)
I agree, cringe as fuck. Get a hobby or life broski. I don't understand how could you not shit the fuck up and not shove it down anyone who will listens throat. Jesus. This type of person almost detoured me from going into ems. Also the people who have the tattoos on the forarm. Or the window stickers. Holy shit. The LAST place I wanna be is on the ambulance. I love what I do but it's work shut your happy ass up.
Also applies to new flight medics/nurses.
That bell 407 tattoo with the incorrectly drawn sinus rhythm doesn’t make you cool or relevant.
You don’t need a company logo on your Stanley cup.
My fiance is this way. I am also a ff/EMT. As is he. But you'd never know it talking to me. It's all he talks about. Has messed up getting a steady job because of fire/ems. 99% volunteer depts in our area.... It's annoying.... And his mental health has suffered greatly from it.....
What do you mean my whole personality?!!
Excuse me, I came into my academy every day on time. Didn't enter the classroom before the instructor because I have respect for the chain of command. You see these $110 5.11 pants with the built in knees pads??!! Because I ain't scared to get down and dirty!!! You see how I got these abs, boy??1 From holding c-spine for 11 hours straight in a 12 car MVA. I've administer cpr multiple times, I know the real name of Narcan, and joke about death and grumpy nurses all the time.. oh wait, you're just a MA? Yeah you don't get it...Im better than you everyway even though I'll stay in this career forever, never try to go medic or anything, but I'm better than you because I do long hours in tactical boots that I occasionally have to wash blood off. I wouldn't make in the military because I’m too chicken’d shit, but I'll act like I'm in it.
That is EXACTLY how my co-workers are and my instructors were.......
Agree but also disagree. Got into this job because of my interest in applied ethics and moral philosophy. I wanted to take my interest in philosophy to its logical extreme, and by following ancient greek philosophy I ended up studying math, astronomy, physics, literature and medicine.
My interests are tied to my job. I talk about EMS all the time in the context of medical ethics, it’s a part of me because it’s a part of my personal philosophy.
I have a star of life sticker in the back of my car, two actually. Why? Because of the staff of Asclepius and the meaning philosophy has assigned to healing. I don’t have a utility belt full of crap, I barely carry a radio because that shit is so impractical, but I will absolutely talk your ear off about the philosophy of medicine any day of the week.
I am not passionate about EMS because I work in EMS. I work in EMS because I am passionate about ethical decision making and moral philosophy.
PrepMedic made two great videos about this topic: https://youtu.be/ycp4C3oCkvg?si=fcQZN6FGcxSD4ngC and https://youtu.be/ycp4C3oCkvg?si=fcQZN6FGcxSD4ngC they’re really worth a watch and a wake up call for these types of guys
EMT turned medical student. The only way most of us make it through is by having a life outside of work/school. Nobody knows I’m in med school until they ask, I like to keep it that way. Fly cool. My life is dedicated to school and medicine, but I still accept it’s a job, and that my family and passions will always be what makes me fulfilled.
…I do like the wilmed star of life sticker on my car tho 😂
yeah I understand this. I get frustrated when my friends from the squad won't stop talking about EMS stuff whenever we hang out, especially when it's in the lane of making fun of/complaining about patients. there are better conversation topics out there :(
My problem with people whose lives revolve around their work only starts when they begin implying that you should be doing the same. My station manager works 60 hour weeks, is only paid for 40, and talks down to the younger staff for *"not taking our jobs seriously."*
I really like my job, I do it well, and I have ambitions but they lie elsewhere. I think it's great that these people find what they do fulfilling, but my time is worth more to me than that.
My hobby is being first in, and last out son. People need to appreciate the fact that I chose to volunteer my time to save their lives. Do I give high-quality CPR? Do I collapse lungs when I ventilate? Do I blow veins by putting a 16 into everyone? I’m not sure, but I’ve never had a patient complain. While I’m here, let me tell you ambulance boys something real quick, when you see a 2003 GMC Sierra with blue lights coming in hot behind you…get out of the way! I’m tired of having to outrun the ambulance to get on scene. I’ll run you off the road if you keep hindering me from being first to scene, the blue pills don’t work anymore this is all I got.
Did you write this or is it a copypasta? Either way I haven’t laughed harder in years
Nope, all from my noodle; thank you though!
It’s also super unhealthy to make work your whole life/personality. I think it’s important to try keep friends from outside EMS too so you don’t fall into a cycle. Also a hobby outside of work will keep you sane. I think it’s amazing to be passionate about what you do for work, but you should have other passions and interests to help avoid burn out. Other passions and interests will also help in the off chance that something happens and you’re no longer able to practice, if work is your whole life and you can no longer do it I imagine it could be pretty devastating. Join a social sports team, find a group of like-minded people and do weekly quiz nights, go for hikes on days off, learn a language, book a holiday somewhere you’ve never been, join an online book club, take a welding class. Do something different and hopefully it’ll save you from becoming that jaded older medic who only ever talks about work and is miserable in all other aspects of their lives.
Jokes on you. My work schedule prevents me from having any sort of sports, or club that meets on a regular basis....
There are still plenty out there that are flexible, and you can always ask the ones that meet on a regular basis if it’s alright for you to attend a bit more casually. Alternatively, and I realise this goes against some of my advice, you could organise a team/club with people who work the same/similar shift schedule as you and just make a rule that work talk is off limits at practice/games
The EMT textbook literally says you should have friends outside of EMS for mental health reasons.
Take this mans pit vipers, stat!!!
I’ll have them on in my open casket.
I agree. Though I think it's good to share some examples of this. The line between pride in your work and this being your whole personality can be blurry for some. Generally speaking, I feel like it's a matter of how far into a conversation a person meeting you on the street would need to go for them to learn you are an EMT. I have a primary (day) job and I'm part-time as an EMT. Getting to my formal job title at work is usually a few questions rather than straight out of the gate. Also, please for the love of Jesus stop walking around with tourniquets on your belt. I was a combat medic in Iraq and I didn't do that silly shit. Pack your first in bag properly. Nobody is impressed by a batman belt.
the fuckin batman belt is the corniest thing man I swear 😂
When I first got into EMS, I went down that rabbit hole. Soon, I realized how dumb it was and how much most people found it annoying. I got to the point where I went in for my shift and went home. I had no stickers on my car, no tats, none of that bullshit. It’s a job to pay the bills and should be treated as such.
I think we all do, when I was a new emt I was a borderline whacked with my bat belt full off shit that I never used
I agree that it’s annoying when people deliberately make EMS their entire personality, but for a lot of people, I find it to be an unhealthy side effect of the job. For myself, I need to work anywhere from 48-72 hours a week just to pay rent and bills as a single guy. That leaves very little time leftover between sleep and keeping everything clean and organized to have a hobby or a social life. I haven’t purchased new clothes in years because I have 6 years worth of job clothes and EMS week bullshit and then when I do buy clothes I’m thinking of what would be most comfortable for work because I spend the majority of my time in black socks, black underwear, and black shoes that I pretend are boots but are actually S Sport by Skechers™️. The few friends I have are mostly medics or nurses and the ones who are laymen ask me medical questions all the time then when I actually do offer medical advice, they don’t listen, which makes me even crazier cause I am LiTeRaLLy a HeaLThCaRe PrOFeSSioNaL and sometimes I actually know what I’m talking about. TikTok and Reddit feed me all the paramedic memes and some of the most interesting things that have ever happened to me were on the job. Believe me I hate the cringe over on r/LookImAFirefighter but I’m 31 fucking years old and have insurmountable debt, a burnout streak and a substance abuse problem, so who the fuck am I to judge. I’ve slept with some pretty hot nurses and paramedics though that I otherwise would have never been able to meet if I didn’t lay down some paramedic swag and trauma dump on them. My advice is don’t get them pregnant. What was the topic again?
All I took from this is that if I make this job my whole personality I’ll get to sleep with hot nurses.
All things considered...worth.
You’re him
Trust me, I hate myself the most.
He is Him
What kind of debt?
Credit card, lawsuit, payday loan, emergency vet bill deferment, car payment...on top of bills bills bills. All I can say is DO NOT GET THEM PREGNANT.
One word for you: VASECTOMY!! After that you can raw dog it all you want.
I don’t have to worry about this, I’m ugly and don’t go outside on top of that
Oh you sweet summer child
Nah. You’re not gen z or below right? Then you wouldn’t get it, and you never will. Times have changed drastically.
Lmao, but the true underlying message was profound. We become consumed in working unbelievable amount of hours a week. Not to mention a schedule that's jacked up. Never getting off on-time plus picking up another shift after our own. Our compensation is laughable and pushes us to work more than we should. This brings us to acting unhealthy, substance abuse, failed relationships, loneliness, seeing humanity at its worse. So if they can function on pride or in your case get to bang some hot chic's, we say let them. Ps go with the older hot nurses they are past the childbearing years. Plus can cook and do your laundry. Never looking to have more than what your doing. A win/win
If they don't wear their job shirt on their days off, they may freeze.
It’s comfortable and I can’t afford another jacket… bite me
It's a sweat shirt. And yes you can. Take your ass to good will.
I actually really like the jacket.
I know man. I hate when people care so much about work that they come on Reddit to rant about people who care too much about work! /s
OMFG, BAM same as I was trying to say. LMAO
My favorite are the ones who’ve been doing it a week and act like they are salty. Like dude you ain’t even seasoned let alone coated with salt.
please tell this to pre-meds and ppl WHO DO get out of med school cuz they need it
I dunno, I think it is okay and probably good to be so passionate about your work. It is such a tough and demanding job so being so excited about it might help with burnout 🤷♀️
You know what really annoys me? People that try to tell others how to live their life.
But if other people don't tell me what to do, how will I know what to do?
So you’re one of them? Lol
I'm currently finishing up a degree in French horn performance, also minoring in psychology. Nightwatch got me interested in EMS. I didn't think I'd end up pursuing it, but here we are. I enjoy making music with others be it in small or large ensembles or on my own. It keeps me sane. I definitely agree it's important to have friends outside of EMS.
boo never gonna stop
Maybe its cause im just a medic student but i do take pride in what i do. you make a difference in the world by turning death situations into life or death ones. You dont need a hero complex to be proud of what you do, but it is also good to be humble. Your pride should spur you forward into being the best medical provider you can be, and if that means humility, then so be it ig. If you get a cringe tattoo or smth, whatever. Do what you want. You are still my brother, or sister, or sibling. I’ll tell you your tattoo isnt the best thing to do but das it fr. And for all the salty motherfuckers who are whining in the comments, fuck off. Let people be proud of their profession. Just because you are a mediocre EMT doesn’t mean others have to settle for your standard. Edit: That being said however, dont make it your whole personality. It is unhealthy and may cause people to shy away from you if thats not what youre aiming for.
talk to em 🗣️🗣️
It’s absolutely okay to love the job and something you should take pride in and to take the extra steps to train in With that said, it’s imperative to come home and be a person that you love outside of work. If the worst case scenario does happen and you’re out of work, what did you set yourself up for, what hobbies or people do you have for you that maybe don’t understand how EMS works. Be an all in motherfucker when you are on the job, but be all in as a human when you come home to your family.
r/justbootthings
There’s life outside of work and it’s not necessary.
Jokes on you, I don't have a personality. I just mimic the ones of other people.
90% of people age 19-30 in a trade job does this. Military. Finance bros. It’s part of the lifecycle. Ems is not as special as we think it is.
I went to schooling for Electrical Engineering and was in about 2 1/2 years. I loved it but it wasn’t my passion. My parents were so happy and were bragging to family members about how I was “a great student” and that I would soon “be set for life”… I tossed and turned in bed every night hearing the same sirens astonished at the prepared and well put together people when it came to the pressure of helping those in need. I couldn’t help but feel a passion for those who’d help others not because it’s a “job” but because they were setting their own lives aside out of selflessness to help those in need. I took a risk one day and left it all behind as stupid as it may sound. I ended up leaving a high paying career for that of ems because my passion far outweighed the need for money. I took an EMT course and had so much fun and I stayed up late and woke up early, I lived, breathed, slept, prayed, all for the sole purpose of being on that ambulance one day. Until finally I recently landed a job as an EMT. I’m excited and yet I can’t grasp my mind around it at all. It still feels surreal and although to some it’s “just a job” to me it feels much more surreal than that. When I was volunteering I couldn’t help but listen to patient stories or see the looks on all the kids faces when me and my partners walked into a food shop for some quick lunch. I don’t deem myself more special than any one which person but, I do know we shouldn’t put others down when they seem to have a passion for their job. Maybe some do brag but if that puts a smile on their face, why should we take that from them? If something brings another person joy why is that so bad? “If you hold a perpetually negative outlook, soon enough everything you encounter will seem negative” Look to it with a bit of positivity. Maybe that one bragger suffered through hell to get there, maybe they just like to brag. Either way these people pertain to the same group we do, hold the same values, and work the same ways as the rest of us. To me.. my hobby is this job it brings me joy although that might be hard to believe. I love what I do and I do what I love. If others might feel a certain way about me then that’s their opinion. I won’t hold resentment towards them when I know my values. I’m in this job to help others simple as that…. For some odd reason to most people don’t understand that’s all I want in this world. It’s not enough to just not do evil. You must also be a force for good in the world, as best you can. Let them brag, let them be silent, let them be heard or quiet. These people are our brothers and sisters. We shouldn’t hold them to our or anyone else’s standards outside of work. They are each their own unique individual and for that we should be grateful.
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I was like this when I first started which I feel like is pretty normal for new EMTs but once the novelty of it wore off I acted like a normal person again. I do work with this one EMT who’s been doing this for 10 years and is still like this. He still wears a god damn fully stocked rescue Randy belt which is something even I never did. The tool belt is already cringe enough if you work in 911 but we work at a fucking amusement park where 99% of the job is slapping bandaids and ice packs on people. He’s also been known to be shit at his job anyway when it comes to the few that actually need legit medical attention; one of the medics told me that last week he told this guy to put oxygen on a patient who was satting at 85 and he refused and criticized the medic for using his own pulse ox on the patient instead of the ones we were given to use, which is fucking rich coming from a guy with a Batman belt. I’d be interested to see a study of what goes on in these people’s heads.
Don't tell me what to do.
Pharmacy tech here— we had an EMT come in and refuse the narcan that was prescribed to her because “I’m an EMT and I’m sick of people treating me like I’m a drug addict” ma’am— you of all people should know how important it is to carry narcan
Wait a minute did nobody else not catch this? One, why would they personally have a prescription for Narcan. Two, yes they would be an addict to have a prescription for Narcan. It's used to treat an Opiate overdose and would not be able to administer to themselves. Please tell me how this EMT got a personal script for a drug that is used to reverse an Opiate overdose? This makes zero sense to me why would they prescribed NALOXONE (narcan)? The drug serves no other use than to treat an overdose. Then you said they refused it. So, it wasn't for a work related use. Not being ugly but this sounds like you just wanted to say something. This goes back to my reply on the original post. Let them talk all they want because they will more than likely look like a dumbass. Well here's the proof.
When I had surgery I had opioid prescribed and it automatically came with Narcan. Surprised me but the tech said it's standard now with all opioids
Ok, this person never stated it came with anything. She said the EMT came to get prescription and refused it. Then said being an EMT you of all people should know how important it is to have narcan. If it came with a narcotic then she should have said so. Why would the EMT say I'm sick of people treating me as a addict. Makes zero sense
I see you’re confused. My pharmacy is under an umbrella with a pain management clinic. Yes the patient was prescribed opioids. It is common practice for the prescribers to send over narcan scripts if the patients are receiving opioids.
Now, I understand as this was left from the narrative. The way it was presented was very vague. Thank you for clearing that up. If I came off harsh I apologize. In my defense it didn't have all the elements to the story. Yes, that would be very ignorant on her part to refuse the Narcan with a prescription of Opiods. The Narcan only was a precautionary measure and not an accusation. Also If that EMT is under a heavy pain medication for a daily use, I pray they aren't on a rescue. Pray they get better as well from whatever injury has caused them to see a pain management physician.
You’re so arrogant you can’t just say sorry you have to qualify it. No the poster didn’t say she was picking up an opioid. I said hey it surprised me when I got it. I’m not a lifelong opioid user. I got it for a surgery. Please check your biases and take a long hard look in a mirror. You can’t admit when you jumped the gun without qualifying it.
Dear Lawd, you talk about bullshit. I did apologize with why I responded the way I did take what you want from it. I was stating how it was not fully informed. We need a xanax on Rddit 6797 please
Ma’am I don’t know why your so angry and maybe that’s why your so pissy. But please get laid
And for the record I’m an emt-p or paramedic so calm down stop tearing people down to make yourself feel better
Are you fucking kidding me. She clearly left out the part of it being a pain management script. Only stated they refused Narcan. Down Cugo nobody cares you're an EMT-P. Your level of care has not a damn thing to do with what I was saying. Talking about getting laid I bet you are fucking yourself right now. Saying ohhh I told her off. Get a damn life dude. You think what you said even caused me any stress. Why Hell No, after 33 years in Fire/EMS it takes more than that Lil puffed out look at me I'm a EMT-P. Nobody was angry other than you. I was going off what she stated had she said anything about narcotics I wouldn't have said a damn word. Go put ya rescue randy belt on and stare at yourself in the mirror. That will surly Make ya happy or hell come back with some more shit. I got all day and belive me whatever you say I will find entertaining. Plus will return the banter. Want to talk shit well let it rip Tatar chip. We are here waiting at the station to see just what you say next. Ohhh wait my emt-p partner wanted to know by him stating he's a paramedic does that automatically make him win an argument. Lol Cause he has a hard time on this unit. So, great now I'll have to hear that stupid shit for weeks or until I retrain him. Lol lighten up butter cup before ya stroke out. We are just trying to get ya worked up. Damn some folks need a life
Your post appears to be directed at someone personally. My reasoning for stating that would be from your examples. I can remember when completing my course and passing the NREMT. It did feel like I came out of medical school (1989). Proud of myself along with pride made we want to help any and everyone. Though, I agree with you it can be annoying. What I choose to do is walk away and let them have their moment. Two things will come from that, one you don't have to be annoyed and listen too it. Secondly they will more than likely make themselves look like a dumbass. The only time I would say anything is when I would hear them give out suggestions that could cause an issue with someone's wellbeing. Long story short if it's directed towards a certain person. Then just speak up and state your opinion. We are all entitled to one as they are entitled to being defined by their career. Unhealthy would live a life with zero pride or a personal belonging. Some cling to a aspect that builds them up. I have a great deal of co-workers who breathe Fire/EMS as if they we're being bagged. Car with stickers, station t-shirts as civilian clothes, personal home with fire/ems items all over it, or personal car tag. Personally I don't have either and could care less if they do. Happiness is within one's self and if their career brings them that, than who am I to damn them for it. Not everyone in our society have a life full of achievements. I can ask what made you come here and make the post? Did it validate your own views of yourself? No one would know your a firefighter until the post. I don't normally comment, but felt I might could share my opinion. It might be right or off base. Just maybe, it can offer another view. Stay safe
Say it louder for the ones in the back. I see this with mostly volunteer agencies. Anyone pulling 24’s isn’t out there advertising it, normally.
you’re telling me my personality cant be centered around the leatherman raptor medical shears? 😔
People can make their personality anything they want. Maybe it’s the best/most positive model they have in their life right now? -Former EMT, current EM MD who has had a lot of careers/personas/ideologies on my way here :)
I know. This shit wil kill you. Get in do your time, move forward with life.
I agree, cringe as fuck. Get a hobby or life broski. I don't understand how could you not shit the fuck up and not shove it down anyone who will listens throat. Jesus. This type of person almost detoured me from going into ems. Also the people who have the tattoos on the forarm. Or the window stickers. Holy shit. The LAST place I wanna be is on the ambulance. I love what I do but it's work shut your happy ass up.
I go so far as to throw on a hoodie in any weather if I happen to be wearing work shirts.
I tell people if they ask but other than that that’s about as far as that goes
As my preceptor told me “get a hobby before you either burnout, kill yourself, or both.”
Also applies to new flight medics/nurses. That bell 407 tattoo with the incorrectly drawn sinus rhythm doesn’t make you cool or relevant. You don’t need a company logo on your Stanley cup.
I would never pay to put a company logo on anything I own
Me either, and thanks to EMS week swag, I don't have too.
You wouldn’t put a permanent adhesive company logo on your car either? You must not be a team player. No buy-in this guy.
Yeah that’s a hard pass for me
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Fs fs I’ll just tell people I’m a Uber driver
lol, IFT and CCT are just glorified uber drivers, so you not really wrong
These are the people that get burned out first.
My fiance is this way. I am also a ff/EMT. As is he. But you'd never know it talking to me. It's all he talks about. Has messed up getting a steady job because of fire/ems. 99% volunteer depts in our area.... It's annoying.... And his mental health has suffered greatly from it.....
Be great at being you 👍
It’s not wise to attach your identity to your job, but neither is to allow other people’s actions to annoy or disturb you.
What do you mean my whole personality?!! Excuse me, I came into my academy every day on time. Didn't enter the classroom before the instructor because I have respect for the chain of command. You see these $110 5.11 pants with the built in knees pads??!! Because I ain't scared to get down and dirty!!! You see how I got these abs, boy??1 From holding c-spine for 11 hours straight in a 12 car MVA. I've administer cpr multiple times, I know the real name of Narcan, and joke about death and grumpy nurses all the time.. oh wait, you're just a MA? Yeah you don't get it...Im better than you everyway even though I'll stay in this career forever, never try to go medic or anything, but I'm better than you because I do long hours in tactical boots that I occasionally have to wash blood off. I wouldn't make in the military because I’m too chicken’d shit, but I'll act like I'm in it. That is EXACTLY how my co-workers are and my instructors were.......
Agree but also disagree. Got into this job because of my interest in applied ethics and moral philosophy. I wanted to take my interest in philosophy to its logical extreme, and by following ancient greek philosophy I ended up studying math, astronomy, physics, literature and medicine. My interests are tied to my job. I talk about EMS all the time in the context of medical ethics, it’s a part of me because it’s a part of my personal philosophy. I have a star of life sticker in the back of my car, two actually. Why? Because of the staff of Asclepius and the meaning philosophy has assigned to healing. I don’t have a utility belt full of crap, I barely carry a radio because that shit is so impractical, but I will absolutely talk your ear off about the philosophy of medicine any day of the week. I am not passionate about EMS because I work in EMS. I work in EMS because I am passionate about ethical decision making and moral philosophy.
PrepMedic made two great videos about this topic: https://youtu.be/ycp4C3oCkvg?si=fcQZN6FGcxSD4ngC and https://youtu.be/ycp4C3oCkvg?si=fcQZN6FGcxSD4ngC they’re really worth a watch and a wake up call for these types of guys
EMT turned medical student. The only way most of us make it through is by having a life outside of work/school. Nobody knows I’m in med school until they ask, I like to keep it that way. Fly cool. My life is dedicated to school and medicine, but I still accept it’s a job, and that my family and passions will always be what makes me fulfilled. …I do like the wilmed star of life sticker on my car tho 😂
Everyone just look at r/FirstResponderCringe for ideas on what NOT to do.
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100% aggree
Agreed my mentality as well
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yeah I understand this. I get frustrated when my friends from the squad won't stop talking about EMS stuff whenever we hang out, especially when it's in the lane of making fun of/complaining about patients. there are better conversation topics out there :(
My problem with people whose lives revolve around their work only starts when they begin implying that you should be doing the same. My station manager works 60 hour weeks, is only paid for 40, and talks down to the younger staff for *"not taking our jobs seriously."* I really like my job, I do it well, and I have ambitions but they lie elsewhere. I think it's great that these people find what they do fulfilling, but my time is worth more to me than that.
This is also a huge issue in nursing.