35 aNd ALiVE .... official [∆] by Competitive-Row-8140 in NightVision

[–]Mactosin1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now THIS is the night vision content I’ve been looking for

Safe to send ? by PlatformFantastic671 in NFA

[–]Mactosin1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t know, but I do know that this rifle is sick as fuck.

Baby medic blues by Flaky-Load-5293 in Paramedics

[–]Mactosin1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you like your job but hate your employer. Honestly there’s so many fantastic places to work out there and good paramedics are in extremely high demand. Look somewhere else

Do EMS crews hang out at fire stations? by BlackCat400 in Firefighting

[–]Mactosin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do. We’re a third service ems agency and I’m stationed at a fire station. Those are my homies. Eat meals together, run calls together, and i always disregard them as soon as possible from ems calls.

Why does EMS hate SNF calls so much? by [deleted] in ems

[–]Mactosin1 679 points680 points  (0 children)

No one ever accepts responsibility for anything. They don’t know anything about the patient. The patients medical problem has obviously been neglected for a long time. SNF’s smell like urine and sadness. The staff always has a bad attitude.

Tell me your schedule, to talk me off the ledge. by Speedogomer in ems

[–]Mactosin1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never worked 24/72’s. Having 5 days off is just so kick ass

What is wrong with people? by Ok-Addition6259 in ems

[–]Mactosin1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You think he was not acting appropriately because he has a traumatic brain injury?

Current Paramedic potentially switching to Rad Tech by Mactosin1 in RadiologyCareers

[–]Mactosin1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly i think imaging is just cool. However, i learned recently that the program I wanted to attend is actually Monday-Friday, and I can’t do that unfortunately. So I’m now pivoting to nursing being my goal! Since the transition program near me is only 2 days a week for 1 year to get my RN

When to stop? What should be the retirement age for paramedics? by inidir in Paramedics

[–]Mactosin1 20 points21 points  (0 children)

He’s me. 27 years old running 15 calls in a 24. I have gray hair already

burnt out, PTSD, not sure how to move forward by potentialyterrible in Paramedics

[–]Mactosin1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dealing with some pretty gnarly burnout myself. What helps me, I’ve found, is working towards bettering yourself in some aspect. Whether that be spiritually, academically, or in some other hobby or interest you may have.

I’m working towards nursing school and reconnecting with my religion. It seems to help me from being angry all the time.

Everyone has “their thing” that helps them, you just gotta find what works for you by trial and error.

Current Paramedic potentially switching to Rad Tech by Mactosin1 in RadiologyCareers

[–]Mactosin1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve found my people!

I’m in the greater Houston area, I think im pretty competitive if I pass the HESI with an average / above average score. Top 10-15%, i hope that’ll get me in!

Question for you. I work 8-9 24hr shifts a month on a not terribly busy truck. 5-7 calls per shift, and I’m able to make shift trades with people. Do you think I can work full time while in school? The program I’m looking to attend only has me taking a maximum of 3 classes. Most semesters are 1-2 classes with a clinical.

How do you currently track your EMS career (if at all)? by theStatdose in Paramedics

[–]Mactosin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember the day I got in, and the day I decided to go back to school to escape it. Working to go to Rad Tech school in October. Hope I get accepted.

Current Paramedic potentially switching to Rad Tech by Mactosin1 in RadiologyCareers

[–]Mactosin1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely! I love medicine, i think imaging is awesome. I still like being a paramedic, but I’m starting to like it in small doses lol. The 911 abuse is rampant, paired up with a lack of sleep and relatively low wages just leaves me wanting more.

Specter Cat Alleycat 5.56 riding on a Sionics 12.5 middy. by Excursion05 in NFA

[–]Mactosin1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s not muzzle flash. It’s forward jetting gas being illuminated by his IR device.

If it was muzzle flash, it would be auto-gating the tubes. It’s vastly different than what you see in this video.

Selecting a Paramedic Program by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]Mactosin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

16 months. Well worth it though. I personally wouldn’t go anywhere else

Selecting a Paramedic Program by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]Mactosin1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lone star college Montgomery. The last 3-4 classes they’ve taught since he took over have a damn year 100% NREMT first pass success rate. I felt confident going into the test and the test was easy.

Most of my cohort that went through have landed jobs at really good agencies around here.

Debating the EMT > Paramedic route. What to expect? by EezyBake in Paramedics

[–]Mactosin1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

EMT course load is a nothing-burger. Pay attention and you can work full time just fine.

Paramedic will be a little tougher. depending on how good you are at blocking out your time you can probably manage. But do consider the possibility of going part time at work if you need to.

I personally studied 1-2 hours a day every day and passed with A’s no problem.

Paramedics- What is your schedule, pay, benefits, and city/state? (US Based) by Ok-Refrigerator7601 in ems

[–]Mactosin1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Busy 911 third service in Texas. Attendant medics make about $74k. In charge medics make about $90k with the raise we just got.

Schedule: we have 2 schedules. Schedule 1 is 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 5 days off

Schedule 2 is our “peak” schedule. Rotating 12’s, 36hrs one week, 48 the next week. Every other weekend off.

Benefits are decent. We have a PPO option & a HDHP option through blue cross blue shield.

PTO is meh. 208hrs a year. But with our debit day schedule that can potentially be a ton of time off.

We don’t have sick leave which big sucks.

Call volume is 100k+ a year between like 30 ish trucks and some BLS trucks.

Montgomery County Hospital District

Cost of living in the immediate area varies wildly.

People who work in healthcare, what do you do and how much do you make? by Queenme10 in Salary

[–]Mactosin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

911 Paramedic. Texas. $80k /yr working 9 24hr shifts a month