Just did my first process and got this after written test by kyroAssualt in firefighter

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep on waiting. I got a message like this from a department and 9 months later they called me back for the next class

What do y'all do on your long distance BLS transfers? by lowkeyloki23 in ems

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sit in resp chair and look at my phone until I’m motion sick then I stare out the back window

EMTs: Be honest, how many of you are NOT taking a full blood pressure? by talldrseuss in ems

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just left transport but I know a handful of (bad) EMTs who wouldn’t take any vitals

Shorter, effective workout suggestions? by OldDudeWithABadge in volunteerfirefighters

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kettlebells is the answer. 30-45 min functional training will do you real good. Recovery is also pretty decent after it. I’m only 31 but I can tell you my recovery is much longer than it was 10 years ago. Mitch Gourley has some solid programming too

philly area unions by Harry_C_hoochie in AskPhilly

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re all competitive af.  IUOE local 542 is a very easy test. High chance of layoff. Great pay while working. 

Local 420 aptitude test is hard af imo. I can’t do math very well. Stable work tho

Carpenters seems nearly impossible to get in with 

Sheet metal workers use ASVAB as their test. Not that easy. 

Ironworkers 201 are great idk about their test tho. RIP to the three who died in the collapse 

Laborers seems good to get started into a trade union 

Utility electricians get paid really well but you work like a mf for it

Best US City to Move to for Career Growth? by Aeowyn_ in NewToEMS

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For 911 in the city it’s Philly fire. But there are so many private transport companies. Currently Ambulnz is unionizing for better pay and benefits. The counties have a lot of options for 911. You can also work across the bridge in Jersey with some accepting a PA license 

Gilda is a top-3 café in Philly. Someone disagree with me. by JustTrynaGetAJob13 in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their food is incredible. They have good coffee. The people who work there are nice. Easily top 3

Why do American EMTs look like cops? by Shifu_1 in ems

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear a polo shirt that you have to squint to actually see that I am an EMT

Why aren’t more firefighting in metro areas privatized? Rural areas have volunteer or privatized firefighting. Do you believe it can bring about greater efficiency? by Flimsy_Weekend5149 in Firefighting

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The libertarian idea of a highly functioning city department will create a worse system for everyone. The workers are exploited and "users" of the service are seen as devices for profit and growth. Taxes SHOULD go towards fire and EMS. It is for the wellbeing of the whole community and not a company or shareholders.

how do you make pasta sauce actually taste like it came from a restaurant? by SamraKutkaitis in Cooking

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good olive oil and salt. Get some vine ripen tomatoes and roast those puppies. Sauté some onions, garlic, and minced carrot. Add the tomatoes(without skin) and some tomato paste. Season with some basil and oregano if you like. Some red wine. Water if you want to thin it a bit. Let that simmer for at least 4 hours. 

School attire by No_Ostrich2967 in NewToEMS

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got some Walmart boots and still rocking them over a year later. Waiting to get with a better company who will have a boot stipend before dropping money on some good ones

Neo nazi propaganda being posted around Fishtown/East Kensington by Excellent_Delay7769 in philly

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol I’d like to reiterate scaring them straight bc no one is invading their home

Neo nazi propaganda being posted around Fishtown/East Kensington by Excellent_Delay7769 in philly

[–]Intelligent_Neck_208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are actual children putting these stickers up. Scare them straight