Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Depends on the kid and what they already know about the field and such. Cookbook answers don't work. Of course if I want to stir a pot I'd say ..... " Go to the Fire Academy and get a paying job " or " Skip Medic school and do an RN program " or perhaps " go to the police academy " Louis N. Molino, Sr. FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Training Program Manager, Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc. 540 Graham Road, College Station, Texas USA 77845 Cell Phone Office Phone Office Fax In a message dated 8/24/2011 9:58:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lgverrett@... writes: If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Depends on the kid and what they already know about the field and such. Cookbook answers don't work. Of course if I want to stir a pot I'd say ..... " Go to the Fire Academy and get a paying job " or " Skip Medic school and do an RN program " or perhaps " go to the police academy " Louis N. Molino, Sr. FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Training Program Manager, Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc. 540 Graham Road, College Station, Texas USA 77845 Cell Phone Office Phone Office Fax In a message dated 8/24/2011 9:58:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lgverrett@... writes: If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 " No. " Alyssa Woods, NREMT-B > If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 " No. " Alyssa Woods, NREMT-B > If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I would never discourage anyone on purpose, but I would give them enough information to make their own informed decision. I like my chosen profession, but not everyone will or should. That's ok too. Sent from my iPhone McGee, EMT-P N5SHY > If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I would never discourage anyone on purpose, but I would give them enough information to make their own informed decision. I like my chosen profession, but not everyone will or should. That's ok too. Sent from my iPhone McGee, EMT-P N5SHY > If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I agree with ; full disclosure, good, bad and ugly. Larry Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I wouldn't discourage. I would just say no if they ask if they should join. I had a bunch of people tell me not to get into the profession. I didn't care, because I wanted to do it and still do. I think that if they really want to be in the career, they shouldn't have to ask, or care what you think. But perhaps I'm a tad more stubborn than others. Regards, Alyssa Woods, NREMT-B > I agree with ; full disclosure, good, bad and ugly. > > Larry > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I explain to them the requirements including all certifications most good employers require so that they are marketable to the premier services. Being a paramedic can be rewarding but it is demanding and to gain employment in a service with high retention numbers there area many certifications and classes that require alot of time. I also always recommend getting a four year degree to allow for options when the burn out arises or you. have an oppurtunitype to move into managment. Most importaintly I stress the importaince of dedication due to the ever changing industry. Sam Scarborough LP , B.A.A.S. McGee summedic@...> wrote: >I would never discourage anyone on purpose, but I would give them enough information to make their own informed decision. I like my chosen profession, but not everyone will or should. That's ok too. > >Sent from my iPhone > McGee, EMT-P >N5SHY > > > >> If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I explain to them the requirements including all certifications most good employers require so that they are marketable to the premier services. Being a paramedic can be rewarding but it is demanding and to gain employment in a service with high retention numbers there area many certifications and classes that require alot of time. I also always recommend getting a four year degree to allow for options when the burn out arises or you. have an oppurtunitype to move into managment. Most importaintly I stress the importaince of dedication due to the ever changing industry. Sam Scarborough LP , B.A.A.S. McGee summedic@...> wrote: >I would never discourage anyone on purpose, but I would give them enough information to make their own informed decision. I like my chosen profession, but not everyone will or should. That's ok too. > >Sent from my iPhone > McGee, EMT-P >N5SHY > > > >> If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 In a message dated 8/24/2011 10:36:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, amwoods8644@... writes: But perhaps I'm a tad more stubborn than others. No one here ever noticed. Louis N. Molino, Sr. FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI Training Program Manager, Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc. 540 Graham Road, College Station, Texas USA 77845 Cell Phone Office Phone (979) 690-7562 Office Fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 " Join a Medical Explorer Post " that way they get exposed to *everything* in the medical field... " No Medical Explorer Post in our area " you respond? Start one...and do it right...good PR and recruiting for both the EMS service and the hospital... ck In a message dated 08/24/11 21:58:38 Central Daylight Time, lgverrett@... writes: If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 " Join a Medical Explorer Post " that way they get exposed to *everything* in the medical field... " No Medical Explorer Post in our area " you respond? Start one...and do it right...good PR and recruiting for both the EMS service and the hospital... ck In a message dated 08/24/11 21:58:38 Central Daylight Time, lgverrett@... writes: If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'd have him read this: http://www.ems1.com/ems-advocacy/articles/894089-Welcome-to-EMS/ > > If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go > into EMS?' what would you say.? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 To start with a ride out. DeFrance, Alaska " Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain. " ________________________________ To: texasems-l Sent: Wed, August 24, 2011 6:30:52 PM Subject: what would you say If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go into EMS?' what would you say.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 , that is one of the best statements about EMS ever written. Thank you! Larry Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 , that is one of the best statements about EMS ever written. Thank you! Larry Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Very well said, . Keep up the great work. Sent from my iPhone McGee, EMT-P N5SHY > I'd have him read this: > > http://www.ems1.com/ems-advocacy/articles/894089-Welcome-to-EMS/ > > > > > > If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go > > into EMS?' what would you say.? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I would say do it. Every job has complications and set backs, the overall satisfaction I have had with what I do for the last 22 years is worth it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I would say do it. Every job has complications and set backs, the overall satisfaction I have had with what I do for the last 22 years is worth it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Agreed. Very good words indeed. Barry Sharp, MSHP, MCHES Tobacco Prevention & Control Program Coordinator Substance Abuse Services Unit Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of McGee Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 6:32 AM To: texasems-l Subject: Re: what would you say Very well said, . Keep up the great work. Sent from my iPhone McGee, EMT-P N5SHY On Aug 24, 2011, at 11:14 PM, Grayson Grayson902@... > wrote: > I'd have him read this: > > http://www.ems1.com/ems-advocacy/articles/894089-Welcome-to-EMS/ > > > > > > If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go > > into EMS?' what would you say.? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Agreed. Very good words indeed. Barry Sharp, MSHP, MCHES Tobacco Prevention & Control Program Coordinator Substance Abuse Services Unit Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of McGee Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 6:32 AM To: texasems-l Subject: Re: what would you say Very well said, . Keep up the great work. Sent from my iPhone McGee, EMT-P N5SHY On Aug 24, 2011, at 11:14 PM, Grayson Grayson902@... > wrote: > I'd have him read this: > > http://www.ems1.com/ems-advocacy/articles/894089-Welcome-to-EMS/ > > > > > > If a high school student comes up to you and asks you, ' Should I go > > into EMS?' what would you say.? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Excellent, ! Now, if you'll just preface that article with, " If by some slim chance you actually get a job... " it'll be perfect! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 LOL, yeah, there is that fly in the ointment. On Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:41:13 PM, rob.davis@... wrote: > Excellent, ! Now, if you'll just preface that article with, " If by > some slim chance you actually get a job... " it'll be perfect! > > Rob > > -- Grayson, CCEMT-P www.kellygrayson.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 LOL, yeah, there is that fly in the ointment. On Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:41:13 PM, rob.davis@... wrote: > Excellent, ! Now, if you'll just preface that article with, " If by > some slim chance you actually get a job... " it'll be perfect! > > Rob > > -- Grayson, CCEMT-P www.kellygrayson.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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