'I Want to Be Just Like You'

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Permalink Reply by Robert Price on January 26, 2013 at 11:06pm

You tell them how amazing it can be.....leave out the rest! :)

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Berry on January 31, 2013 at 5:24pm

Don't tell them you get to give shots. ;-)

FYI: EMS Today speaker Keith Widmeier will be discussing this at 3:45 p.m. on March 8 at EMS Today. Sign up at www.emstoday.com.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Price on January 31, 2013 at 7:25pm

Kids tend to run when you tell them you shock people as well! :)

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Permalink Reply by Mike Bjarköy on February 3, 2013 at 6:35am

I tell them that I love my job even after 26 years. I also tell them it takes it's toll on your body and mind because of the type of jobs we go to. I mention it's one of the worse pay jobs in the Emergency Services and in Health Care.

If they want to become wealthy then they should look at becoming a doctor.

If they want lots of career options both in their own country and abroad then they should become a nurse.

But, if they want to have the excitement of the unpredictability of health care from serious trauma to holding a little old ladies hand who has social needs then there's not greater job that EMS.

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Permalink Reply by Tyler Reinemann on May 1, 2013 at 9:47am

I tell them that it is one of the most rewarding jobs out there, but not that great of pay. If you are in it for the money, you are in the wrong profession. If you are a thrill seeker with a strong back, stomach, mind, and sense of humor, EMS is the way to go. I also tell them to leave your emotions at the door. No matter what uglies we see, we must not let that affect patient care. When you return home from your shift, do not share info, as your family probably doesn't understand. I tell them that sometimes I wish my head could forget what my eyes have seeen....but somehow I still come back for more every shift. I love my job...wouldn't trade it for the world, but if you are in it for the money, you better keep job hunting. Take pride in what you do, and remember "Love your job, and you'll never work a day in your life."

EMT Tyler Reinemann
Rotterdam EMS.

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Permalink Reply by Dana Neal on May 3, 2013 at 1:45am

I’ll tell them how to be a good human being not like me only. I’ll tell them the EMS profession is all about saving the lives of the people who are often depended upon the instant reaction and comprehensive care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics.

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