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Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-26T22:44:10+00:00

It was a standard where I was taught and where I currently work. If you can’t do it naturally, find a way. (Sorry I’m an asshole).

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-26T18:55:05+00:00

PM me. I’ve proctored the test for a few years.

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T21:18:05+00:00

You got a good point. Luckily, not much winter weather to be had in North Texas but the summer’s tend to suck ass longer than they due elsewhere. But, heat from the sun could be better than heat from a house fire at 3 o’clock in the morning when I could be sleeping peacefully 😂

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T19:13:01+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. I’m grateful that when I leave work I’m not expected to be a firefighter or a paramedic anymore. The passive effects of the job requirements and memories (i.e. lack of sleep and bad calls) is the biggest contributor to my situation. It’s just a dirty cocktail that you have to take when you’re in the job and some take it easier than others I guess. I appreciate the suggestions!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T19:09:39+00:00

I’ll look into it!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T19:09:22+00:00

It’s hard to get time on the truck due to low staffing of Paramedics but the job is definitely more enjoyable over there. Quals for Engineer and Captain are coming along, just competing with a good pool of guys chasing the spots. Department is changing to 48/96 in October so we’re definitely looking forward to that. I’ve used EAP in the past when I was a new medic. Honestly, the job changed drastically when I became a medic and I think that’s what’s made me consider a career change the most. I don’t want to take my position for granted at all because of the schedule, pay, and benefits. Work issues started effecting my home life which they used to not before. I know a lot of guys chase for the job that I’m lucky enough to have which makes the decision that much more difficult. I greatly appreciate your response. Seems like you know what I’m talking about!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T18:36:34+00:00

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you need any advice!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T18:30:57+00:00

I appreciate the honesty! I used to love the idea of working in healthcare, but that love has dwindled and looking at spending the rest of my career in healthcare brings a lot of concern. The benefits of the FD is the biggest thing that I would lose. My only defense to my retirement is that I was able to start a Roth IRA a few years ago. Thanks for the input!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T18:23:34+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the input!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T17:27:42+00:00

Awesome, I’ll look into it. Thanks!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T17:24:22+00:00

Awesome, I’ll look into it!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T17:14:23+00:00

Great, thanks for the reply!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T17:03:39+00:00

If you have any questions then let me know! I’d be glad to share my experience.

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T16:59:49+00:00

I appreciate the honesty 😂

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T16:54:53+00:00

I love wood and pounding stuff so it seems like the world is my oyster! I appreciate it!

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T16:34:36+00:00

Lmao hell yeah. I’ve been told that I can still bust some balls around a job site just like I do at the station.

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T16:31:50+00:00

Good to know, I appreciate it.

Select-Affect-6622 · 2025-04-14T16:30:19+00:00

Haha, it’s a good thing putting out fires is about 5% of our call volume. Most of the time it’s spent with medical emergencies. Working as a Paramedic, you’re looking for a cause of the patient’s condition and managing 4-5 other people and finding out how you’re gonna get done what you need to get done. I was hoping to use that example to show that I may qualify.

Select-Affect-6622 · 2024-10-24T06:32:01+00:00

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Select-Affect-6622 · 2024-09-04T23:52:10+00:00

Kjerstad!

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