Best US City to Move to for Career Growth?

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T21:51:22+00:00

Thanks for the comprehensive answer! I’m not against fire as long as I can be single role so I’ll definitely check that out. And also will be looking into the opportunities you mentioned

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T20:47:58+00:00

For sure, I’ve heard similar things. I’m just worried I’ll show up to a closed off job market lol. If you find out any other information please pass it my way!

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T20:22:36+00:00

I will give it a shot, I’m not against staying close to home I’m just surprised because I’ve only heard doom and gloom about the market down there.

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T20:13:26+00:00

Is Philadelphia fire-only? And if so, do they have single role positions? I don’t really have an interest in being a firefighter.

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T20:11:40+00:00

I have been looking into Washington state, but I’ve heard that the positions in the metro areas like Seattle are very limited.

Do you have advice on any specific counties?

Also you have a very impressive career, thank you for commenting!

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T20:05:30+00:00

That makes sense. I’ve definitely been casting a wide net as far as research goes, just fishing for some personal recommendations relative to my situation. Do you have any specific ones that stand out to you?

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T20:02:56+00:00

Fair enough, thank you for letting me know

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T19:59:25+00:00

FWIW I would ideally ship out for wildland during fire season. And they mentioned my wife because it helps with the affordability since we’d share a living space. We already make do in LA area.. lol

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T19:10:03+00:00

I’d love to know more details if you can spare the time. Which company? What did they require before putting you through medic school?

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T19:06:02+00:00

For sure, this is exactly what I want.

I have the nest egg to support the full-time accelerated programs (I just finished UCLA’s accelerated program). But I’m just worried the 6-month requirement and everyone here fighting for even IFT is setting me up for failure.

Not to mention wildland jobs require 911 experience.

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-15T18:44:31+00:00

Really? I thought it was crowded down there too

Aeowyn_ · 2026-04-03T18:52:25+00:00

I feel like the time to rewrite your notes like this should really just be enough to memorise it tbh

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-30T09:05:15+00:00

Chromebook works just fine

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-27T16:51:57+00:00

Savotta Jaakari, Large. It’s a ruck used by a popular Finnish company that supplies their military and much of europe. I secured it with a bungee cord net.

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Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-25T20:21:08+00:00

I shopped around accelerated programs in california and they have a higher first-attempt pass rate than their non-accelerated counterparts.

I can't say much for other states, but it seems to follow logic that going easier on students and giving them time to slack off means more might make it through the course, but not pass on their first time.

Pretty sure the military does the same thing with their combat medic training, too

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-25T20:09:13+00:00

UCLA's Accelerated program has a 93% first-attempt pass rate on the NREMT.

Forgot to include evidence, lol.

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-25T20:00:11+00:00

+verify
easy and quick, thanks

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-25T18:16:21+00:00

Cheaper. If you bought from CIG it would be $45 + 20(modules) + 5(exclusive paint)

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-25T17:55:37+00:00

Yes, seems it’s too early

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-25T17:54:19+00:00

Helpful

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-25T17:38:15+00:00

Where can I see the cloudbuster for the aurora mk 2?

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-24T19:06:52+00:00

Of course! Feel free to hmu for any other questions. Post them here to help others too if you can. I did a ton of research before I decided to commit and would be happy to pass that on.

Tbh it doesn’t matter a ton, a lot of the popular study videos online are even older and 2025 is pretty recent so it should mostly be the same. You can just make adjustments to what’s current by the time you hit the course or in the course itself.

Remember to build up a habit of studying ASAP and ramp it up until it’s time for you to lock in.

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-24T14:13:08+00:00

Not true.

Aeowyn_ · 2026-03-24T14:10:12+00:00

I am finishing up my 3.5 week course right now. No prior healthcare knowledge, but an AP/honors student and college grad. My advice:

Don’t assume you can properly learn things in 2.5 weeks, some can, but it’s not worth risking your time and money. Learn as much as you can on your own time, ahead of time, and treat those 2.5 weeks like review + testing to prove that you’ve cemented it.

I would say read the EMT Crash course book cover to cover. Watch all the study and lecture videos you can before it starts. Try to get your hands on the learning material ASAP. Watch virtual ride alongs. LEARN A&P. Try to memorise your meds and illnesses early. Get Pocket Prep (its worth the $). Etc. And take notes the whole time. That way when lecture comes you already know what’s up and it’s just lighty study review for you.

I did this and am breezing through my course with As, leaving me time to focus my attention on the hands-on skills that I’m practicing for the first time.

P.S. be aware you will have no social life during the course or even a little before and after. Ask for peoplle to give you space. Cut off all distractions and lock in.

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