Just had my first ride along last week and have my second one in a couple of days. I loved the advice in this video and agree that all student-status people in the firehouse/station should recognize and respect the fact that we are the bottom of the totem pole. We aren’t needed there, we’re being ALLOWED to be there. Doing everything you can to help the overall team effort will definitely show the full-time staff that you WANT to be there and are eager to learn and help and much as you can. Treating each pt with respect and dignity is also a huge part of the job that they didn’t talk much about in the classroom. My new goal for every call is to make the pt either laugh or at least smile while they’re en route, we had a pt go from hypoglycemic and combative to upbeat and hilarious after getting their BG up, it was such a cool experience and I can’t wait to get back out there.
That’s a great goal to have indeed. Treat everyone as if they were your family or how you’d want YOUR family treated and you won’t go wrong. Good luck. You have a great attitude.
Appreciate this got my first ride along with the fire dpt in my area this weekend and this video pretty much reminds me of what my dad preached to me as a kid “when you see men working you get to work” I’m excited
I do disagree with some points. Answering doors, phones all that is not the students responsibility. It’s not their house and wouldn’t want them to potentially give wrong info or something like that. 100% agree, get there early, be presentable and in uniform, introduce yourself, if it’s your first time at that house bring some donuts or something. Be active in the truck check, learn where everything is and get on a 1-1 with the medic crew and ask what’s expected and what skills they know and need to work on. I would expect a student to make sure the medic is clean, but I don’t expect them to dive into station chores. It’s not their house and I’d rather they be studying; however; if they offer, give them a small job such as sweeping or something. Studying and training is what I expect and for them to work when the tones drop are what they’re learning to do.
We had a medic student ride out with us. She wore a spaghetti strap shirt under her polo and took her polo off half way through the day. Our LT had to tell her to cover up and be professional. She rode out a few times and we had an RSI one of our days. After taking the pt to the hospital on the ventilator, i asked if she had any questions. She told me no. She said she understood everything we had done. Go figure.
Yes, we’ve seen plenty of those riders as well. They are there for one or maybe a few days and are dressed inappropriately and start talking about things with the all male crew that maybe they shouldn’t. They rely on their physical attributes to get them through the ride. And then when asked if they need to go over anything, then say “no, I’m good”. The heck you are, you’re just starting. You should be full of questions.
Just had my first ambulance ride along the other day! Thanks again for the advice, it went great
Awesome brother. One ride at a time and you’ll get there. Stay safe! 👊🏻
Just had my first ride along last week and have my second one in a couple of days. I loved the advice in this video and agree that all student-status people in the firehouse/station should recognize and respect the fact that we are the bottom of the totem pole. We aren’t needed there, we’re being ALLOWED to be there. Doing everything you can to help the overall team effort will definitely show the full-time staff that you WANT to be there and are eager to learn and help and much as you can. Treating each pt with respect and dignity is also a huge part of the job that they didn’t talk much about in the classroom. My new goal for every call is to make the pt either laugh or at least smile while they’re en route, we had a pt go from hypoglycemic and combative to upbeat and hilarious after getting their BG up, it was such a cool experience and I can’t wait to get back out there.
That’s a great goal to have indeed. Treat everyone as if they were your family or how you’d want YOUR family treated and you won’t go wrong. Good luck. You have a great attitude.
Mine is approaching after spring break currently taking my university’s emt course. Studying for paramedic/firefighter hybrid degree
Appreciate this got my first ride along with the fire dpt in my area this weekend and this video pretty much reminds me of what my dad preached to me as a kid “when you see men working you get to work” I’m excited
Best of luck to you!
@@goodmedicineinbadplaces appreciate just got the emails from the dpts I applied to for the written test this week
I do disagree with some points. Answering doors, phones all that is not the students responsibility. It’s not their house and wouldn’t want them to potentially give wrong info or something like that. 100% agree, get there early, be presentable and in uniform, introduce yourself, if it’s your first time at that house bring some donuts or something. Be active in the truck check, learn where everything is and get on a 1-1 with the medic crew and ask what’s expected and what skills they know and need to work on. I would expect a student to make sure the medic is clean, but I don’t expect them to dive into station chores. It’s not their house and I’d rather they be studying; however; if they offer, give them a small job such as sweeping or something. Studying and training is what I expect and for them to work when the tones drop are what they’re learning to do.
We had a medic student ride out with us. She wore a spaghetti strap shirt under her polo and took her polo off half way through the day. Our LT had to tell her to cover up and be professional. She rode out a few times and we had an RSI one of our days. After taking the pt to the hospital on the ventilator, i asked if she had any questions. She told me no. She said she understood everything we had done. Go figure.
Yes, we’ve seen plenty of those riders as well. They are there for one or maybe a few days and are dressed inappropriately and start talking about things with the all male crew that maybe they shouldn’t. They rely on their physical attributes to get them through the ride. And then when asked if they need to go over anything, then say “no, I’m good”. The heck you are, you’re just starting. You should be full of questions.
Any advice on how to ask good questions? Sometimes its so much you kinda dont know what to ask, @@goodmedicineinbadplaces