Passing the NREMT
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced educators and students alike to adapt to unique learning platforms and methods. For many EMT and Paramedic students, the pandemic not only impacted their didactic experience, but their clinical and internship experience suffered as well. First off, breathe. It will be okay. There are tons of resources out there, including […]
STAR Method
If you’ve ever had a structured interview, you are likely familiar with the STAR method of interviewing. Most agencies are utilizing the structured interview method because it gives them a glimpse of how the candidate has reacted to certain situations in the past. Based on their responses, they can determine if the candidate would be […]
Navigating the NREMT website
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is a certification organization that provides EMTs and Paramedics the opportunity to prove they meet national standards. Having this certification facilitates getting licensed with any State organization. However, this does not grant automatic permission to work. It is not a licensing agency. It simply lets any State EMS […]
Who doesn’t love a good podcast?
If you are like me, getting engrossed in a good podcast makes you feel so much more enlightened and aware. Not to mention, you can nonchalantly drop some knowledge in a conversation among coworkers and sound really, really smart. But jokes aside, listening to an educational or anecdotal podcast can be beneficial for enhancing your […]
One career, many options
For a lot of Illinois EMTs who are in Paramedic school, your first job as a Paramedic will most likely be at one of the private ambulance companies. This is an excellent introduction to being a Paramedic and if you are already employed at one of these companies, your transition will be much easier! Most […]
Coping with anxiety
Breathe, two, three, four… “Wounded healers. You all are wounded healers,” he said. About a year ago is when I realized I was dealing with anxiety that was triggered by our profession. Like most of us first responders, seeking help is met with strong resistance, from our self. I was wrapped up, rather consumed with […]
Midwest (Illinois/Wisconsin/Indiana) Fire Job Postings 2020
Evanston Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic (Deadline 2/28/2020 4:00 PM) Evanston Fire Department: Base Salary Range: $59,502 – $99,214 Population: 75,570 Sworn Personnel: 102 Tutorial Session for Written Exam – Saturday, June 6, 2020 Written Exam – Saturday, June 20, 2020 Tutorial Session for Oral Interview – To be determined Oral Interviews – To be determined Meet with us to […]
Coronavirus COVID19
Previous Next This is a very image captivating diary of a New York paramedic’s diary of the Coronavirus COVID19 pandemic. It is important to understand the degree of complexity handling these cases, as we weigh in day and out of this situation. Its important for the general public to understand what we have to deal […]
Importance of wearing gloves and washing hands correctly
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Hello World!
What a world we live in. I wonder if the old firefighter’s back in the day could picture us today! Did you ever fantasize as a kid growing up role playing being a firefighter or emt or paramedic? Maybe you got excited whenever you heard lights and sirens when you were in your car. Do […]