Firefighter looking to make the Switch
Hey! I’m an Army Vet and Firefighter EMT with 6 years of experience. I currently work at a very busy city working 24/48, not being paid very much at all, and all around just burning out. I have 2 major L 1 trauma centers within a stone toss of my house, both of which have ground and flight transport teams with staffed RT’s on board (I know that’s a down the line thing but just stating that it’s there). I have the GI BILL so I can just focus on that and have airway management and intubation experience from being on the bus. What does the day to day look like? I need something else. This shit is killing me (being covered in literal shit almost every shift is also getting old)
Any advice? I want to set up an appt to shadow. I know it’s not all sunshine and rainbows and not always trauma (which I love and do well with) but I figured being at a trauma center would increase the likelihood of working in the ED and icu.
I would eventually want to do transport and know there is more down the line with that, I’ve enjoyed my experiences working with RT’s in EMS situations and been jealous of how cool there job is.
Sincerely, a burnt out fireman who wants for for his family
Would love to hear from someone at CMC Main