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Acknowledgment
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
FRESH OUT OF EMT SCHOOL… WHAT TO DO NOW?
Words from the Wise; Proverbs from Today's Paramedics
FTO TIME AND YOUR FIRST DAY
Words from the Wise; Proverbs from Today's Paramedics
THE GURNEY
Words from the Wise; Proverbs from Today's Paramedics
DRIVING
Words from the Wise; Proverbs from Today's Paramedics
ON SCENE
Words from the Wise; Proverbs from Today's Paramedics
UNLOADING THE PATIENT
Words from the Wise; Proverbs from Today's Paramedics
“My final thoughts and Words of Encouragement”
The birth of this book started when I came to work one day and spotted this young kid fresh out of EMT school. He was one of the nicest kids I ever met. It was his first day and he was smiling, happy and excited to be there. After a half hour of standing there and not knowing what to do, I began to sense the anxiety within him. I began to sense his fear and uncertainty. It reminded me of my first day not really knowing anybody... thinking, can I really do this without messing everything up? People's lives would be in my hands, could I really do this job? Where do I start? School had prepared me but I knew there would be so much more to learn. Most importantly, I would have a field training officer that would either say I failed or succeeded. I remember grabbing the young man by the shoulder and saying, "Do you know what to do right now?" He looked at me with a sense of relief and said, "No". I began to take this young man to the side and show him the ropes. I also prepared him for his first day; what he could expect, some tips and tricks and what to do at that very moment. I gave him a sense of direction and I could tell the young man was very grateful. From that day on I knew I had to write something for these new EMT's. I had to help them...
This book is not an EMT course! It will not help you pass EMT school, show you how to be an EMT, or describe how to assess a patient. That's what school is for. This book is designed to help you transition into the field once you get hired on an ambulance. I have gained all my experience by working on an ambulance—many nights, days, and hours on an ambulance. Experienced EMT's can benefit from this book, but this book is for brand new EMT's. This book is geared towards working in the 911 system. Stay tuned for the next book in this series FRESH OUT OF EMT SCHOOL called “BLS LIFE.” It will focus on working in the BLS system.
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RIDE ALONGS/VOLUNTEER IN ER
Go prepared. Always do research and have questions ready to ask when the moment comes. Have necessary equipment on you to do your basic EMT skills. Dress to impress. Iron your clothes, shine your boots, and tuck in your shirt. There's nothing worse than a sloppy looking EMT. Smile and meet as many people as possible. You never know who will be on your interview panel as you are getting hired. Your attitude should show some humility and an eagerness to learn. Be respectful and listen to directions. Bring a notepad and take notes. Get in there and do some patient care. Don't wait for them to tell you your job. Get your hands dirty!
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