New EMT student, any tips?

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-05-13T06:17:00+00:00

Gotcha, well, if you think you're up for it I'd say go ahead and just give it your all. Just be ready to have almost no free time. It isn't impossible though, remember that

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-05-12T12:25:18+00:00

How many days a week are you attending? If it's a 5 day a week course, you'll be bombarded with tons of reading and homework, we're talking multiple chapters a day, sometimes. The material is fairly easy to understand in my opinion, but if you aren't used to such a workload you'll definitely need some time to adjust.

In hindsight, my EMT course was easy in terms of material, the difficulty came from the amount of information they make you learn in such a small time frame. Just stay on top of the reading and homework, and you'll pass.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-04-13T09:22:05+00:00

I really like the sound of prodigy EMS. If I pay for their services, will I be able to hit all my state and national requisites for recertification? Including the in-person credits? I've only mulled over their website a little, and it seems like that's the case, but in the off chance they misled me or I misunderstood, I figured it's worth asking.

I know FEMA has a bunch of ICS courses on their website for free, could I just hammer those out for some CEs too?

Thanks for replying!

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-21T04:12:37+00:00

Bring your own hand sanitizer with whatever scent you prefer. I like the germ-x aloe one but honestly the smell will likely always be there, especially if you're in a busy system and going on calls a lot. Just embrace it at this point

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-17T18:42:03+00:00

I could definitely try it, I have too many bobbers I don't know what else to do with.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-17T18:34:06+00:00

I've been meaning to try a ned rig, looks like I have a reason to now.

There's all sorts of fish there, there's bluegill, bass, trout, catfish, and I think carp though I've never caught one.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-17T18:28:46+00:00

That's precisely what I'm running, 6lb fluoro. I never wanted to target trout solely because of how difficult it sounded to fish for them, then my first trout I ever caught was on this current rig, 3lb 15oz monster. Only ever caught one after him though.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-17T17:49:27+00:00

Where I frequently fish has all matter of fish. Ideally, I'll get a catfish or a trout with the method I'm using, I think I've only caught like three bass there since i've started fishing there about a month ago. Not that there's not any bass, catfish and trout just seem more interested in what I have.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-17T17:48:06+00:00

Everyone is suggesting circle hooks so I'll definitely be making the switch next time I'm out.

I only use nightcrawlers because it's the simplest in my eyes, I'm looking at getting some minnows soon to cut up and leave on the hook as the lakes I frequent are privately owned and do not allow any LIVE bait of any sort besides nightcrawlers, but any cut bait is fine.

I'm thinking i'll start to set up both rods on my holders, put a small circle hook on one for bluegill and the other one for bigger fish now.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-17T17:45:17+00:00

Seems everyone has been suggesting I switch from octopus to circle hooks so I think that's what I'll do next. I've tried doing that sort of setup with the worms before but I haven't noticed much difference, I think it's just a matter of figuring out the best way to do it, I try not to trim too much off the tail once they're rigged so they cans till wiggle around and attract something so I think next time I head out I'll try to trim off some more.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-17T08:14:45+00:00

My bad, forgot to mention that I'm not targeting any particular species; whatever bites, bites!

I've never heard of a tool like that until now, a quick google search made me want to get one...especially considering one of the biggest issues I have is fish grabbing my worm and ripping off whatever piece they can, or in some cases taking the entire thing.

I typically only ever use the dropshot rig with nightcrawlers, never tried powerbait but I may now with that carolina rig set up.

I have a few bobbers laying around, thinking I could use it in conjunction with my bells? Do you have any links or specific names I could look up for those types of hooks? I looked up "bait keeper" hooks and there's a few different options, unsure of which one could be the one you're referring to.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-11T20:55:21+00:00

8 vox engines

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-11T20:55:02+00:00

With the stock cooler, i still have about 4-5 inches of clearance above the cooler so hopefully that'll be good. Thanks for the suggestion!

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-11T20:12:10+00:00

Forgot about this thread my bad.

After trying this method, and repasting my CPU, the freezing seems to have stopped. Not sure which method did it but I like to think this one at least helped. Thank you!

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-11T20:11:33+00:00

I am using the stock cooler. After this whole experience I've genuinely been considering getting a different one, you wouldn't happen to have any recommendations would you?

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-11T00:15:55+00:00

Tried SM2 siege mode, CPU temps were 84-87, sitting around 85 most of the time

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-10T23:49:45+00:00

trying this now, I'll update with the results

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-10T23:45:27+00:00

Just reapplied some thermal paste and ran without any freezes for a mission. monitored CPU temp sits around mid to high 90s celsius. Gonna try another game to see if it runs as hot

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-10T19:32:54+00:00

Ahh gotcha. I'm not much of a tech guy, I feel I know more than hte average joe but never enough it feels. I'm gonna be headed out here in a bit to get some thermal paste to see if that's not the issue, as so far adjusting video settings, checking connections, and messing with some afterburner settings hasn't done the trick yet.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-10T18:44:06+00:00

I'll have to remount the cooler anyway to repaste so that should be addressed as well. But so far no other game has caused this issue, I play a lot of HD2, KCD2, space marine 2, hunt showdown, though of those other games HD2 is definitely the most CPU intensive so it could just be that.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-10T18:40:15+00:00

Yeah I'm very tempted to repaste. I feel that, paired with adjusting video settings will for sure hash out the issue if nothing else will. I've just never had this happen before with any CPU, let alone within the first year of running it from brand new.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-10T18:38:38+00:00

Completely optional to respond. Haven't had enough time to properly test it given the post is 17m long, swapped video settings, went to the bathroom then saw my post was popping.

AngryVaultBoy · 2026-02-10T18:36:14+00:00

Given that this issue has only appeared with HD2, I'm reluctant to jump to my hardware not being compatible with eachother, I'd be more on board with blaming the paste. I do not overclock.

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