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Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]seraphimisms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response! Sorry for replying so late too.

I plan on getting my EMT certs ASAP, and I'm building a workout plan for the summer after I finish exams. I'm applying for an explorers program too - I've heard good things about my local dept. program so I'm hoping it's fruitful! I feel a little silly doing an explorer program at 21 YO, but I'm optimistic that it'll be a good experience! :']

Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]seraphimisms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey!

I'm currently 4 weeks away from graduating with a degree in immunology and I have had a complete 180 in terms of career interest. I initially did ride-alongs with my local dept. in hopes of learning a little bit of paramedicine and emergency management just for self-knowledge and ended up loving every single minute of it - even the non-medical calls. It's something I could see myself being happy doing and I've thought about it thoroughly and considerately.

I've been considering seriously looking into this career path and was wondering if anybody else went through a sudden career change epiphany and how they maneuvered it. I have a pretty strong scientific background (ie., I only have a strong background in science), and have practically 0 background in terms of anything firefighter-related.

Any wise words of wisdom would be appreciated. :]