*****The Official Medics/EMTs/Firefighters..Pt II******

[Tipys]

Definitely the toughest test I've taken. I walked out extremely frustrated as did a couple buddies that took it. We all passed though. I found this article while I was waiting because I had to wait over the weekend for results.

http://cmattoon.com/articles/medicin...nremt-shut-off

It helped ease my mind a lot. Explains how it's set up and how is graded. Some good info for those yet to take the exam.



Thanks man! I'm in California. More northern. If you're taking the NREMT soon checkout that link I posted above. It will give you some insight. As far as the test it self remember your ABCs, know your shocks, and know pregnancy complications. If you look on that article 31% of the test according to that is on OB/GYN. Mine felt like it was even more. Haha. Good luck though!

actually the article is slightly incorrect. As long as student 2 was still answering question correctly the test would continue to go on.

[ETHSFootBall]

I'd fail that test miserably right now.

[samuelbrah]

Hey brahs! I've officially passed my EMT course yesterday. Will be taking the NREMT this wednesday coming up. Wish my luck. Such a relief finally being over with the course. wouldtakeagain/10

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

It happened again.

[TheChadster08]

I can't wait for the day I get to do that lol.

[eskim0]

Got offered a job for an ambulance service pending I pass nremt...took it just now and did roughly 120 questions and felt like ****... did well in class though...feel real $ hitty right now

[Eskimo]

Got offered a job for an ambulance service pending I pass nremt...took it just now and did roughly 120 questions and felt like ****... did well in class though...feel real $ hitty right now

Mind blown, same username, same profession, close in age. Damn wizards.

Hopefully you passed brah

[ETHSFootBall]

Had my first fully involved structure fire. First on scene...pulled our 350' 1 3/4 hotline advanced into the structure and did work. Got knock down and everything. Pretty awesome time!

[samuelbrah]

Got offered a job for an ambulance service pending I pass nremt...took it just now and did roughly 120 questions and felt like ****... did well in class though...feel real $ hitty right now

my instructor said you will leave the testing center feeling like you failed. taking my nremt tomorrow.

[eskim0]

Mind blown, same username, same profession, close in age. Damn wizards.

Hopefully you passed brah

Haha yeah great minds think alike I guess, but just found out I passed it so I'm stoked, just gotta take a piss test and I have an emt job lined up.

[BlueRev]

My EMT license is up in 4 months. Do they just send me the renewal in the mail?
Do i call someone?
I have all my CU's and a refresher

[Tipys]

My EMT license is up in 4 months. Do they just send me the renewal in the mail?
Do i call someone?
I have all my CU's and a refresher

You have to send that all to state or the NR. There is paperwork to fill out for both and both require someone to sign off on your packet and CE hours.

[FFD81]

Had my first fully involved structure fire. First on scene...pulled our 350' 1 3/4 hotline advanced into the structure and did work. Got knock down and everything. Pretty awesome time!

Nice work! I remember my first fire... those were the days lol

[PostMoves]

in on this thread. so Ive recently come across several entry level firefighter positions in my area and am interested in them. however, I really know nothing about the process. obviously I'm going to do some serious research but I figured I'd come and ask some brahs who have firsthand knowledge about this sort of thing.

I fit all of the basic requirements...

Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: 20/100 uncorrected and correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
College: No
Academy Certification: No
Prior Experience: No

then it says fireTEAM and CPAT required. all testing through NTN. so the CPAT is the physical test....is the fireTEAM a written exam?

[samuelbrah]

cut off around 60-70 questions... feel likei failed

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Had my first fully involved structure fire. First on scene...pulled our 350' 1 3/4 hotline advanced into the structure and did work. Got knock down and everything. Pretty awesome time!

Right in the feels. First fire will be ingrained in my mind until the day I die.

My EMT license is up in 4 months. Do they just send me the renewal in the mail?
Do i call someone?
I have all my CU's and a refresher

h t t p s ://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT%20ReCert%20brochure.pdf

You have to send that all to state or the NR. There is paperwork to fill out for both and both require someone to sign off on your packet and CE hours.

This.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

in on this thread. so Ive recently come across several entry level firefighter positions in my area and am interested in them. however, I really know nothing about the process. obviously I'm going to do some serious research but I figured I'd come and ask some brahs who have firsthand knowledge about this sort of thing.

I fit all of the basic requirements...

Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: 20/100 uncorrected and correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
College: No
Academy Certification: No
Prior Experience: No

then it says fireTEAM and CPAT required. all testing through NTN. so the CPAT is the physical test....is the fireTEAM a written exam?

Yes the CPAT is the physical test, it's an obstacle course that kinda mimics some of the job related duties. FireTEAM is a video based test with 4 parts, essentially a written exam. We don't use the test here but this website breaks it down for you:

h t t p s://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-test-firefighter.cfm


And here is the CPAT:

[samuelbrah]

Passed!

[GonHx]

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Passed!

congrats... i think.

[thegreatest911]

Haha yeah great minds think alike I guess, but just found out I passed it so I'm stoked, just gotta take a piss test and I have an emt job lined up.

Right on man. Congratulatory reps.

Passed!

Same to you good job man. One step closer. Repped you both.

[GonHx]

Right on man. Congratulatory reps.






Same to you good job man. One step closer. Repped you both.

one step closer to hell, unfortunately

[thegreatest911]

one step closer to hell, unfortunately

What do you mean? Please tell me you're not that ignorant...

[BlueRev]

You might be getting scammed by your school if they are making you pay for both PEPP and PALS! Ive never heard of a place that requires you to hold both certifications.

Mine requires both, But we have a education department which everything is covered.
It's part of your job requirement, They should be paying.

[TheChadster08]

Had to catch out for 4 hours on the ambulance. Some how only made 2 runs but one was a 14 yo female that aborted a 4 month fetus into the toilet.


Then we had a motor cycle accident, no helmet, good lac on his chin, sluggish pupils. It was a 20 minute code 3 run to the hospital.

[vwbusmike73]

Just signed up for my Paramedic Prep and Skills test for National Registry.

$420 gone...

[meatjesus]

Feels^

What was the biggest mistake/regret that you guys had with your probie year? Any other advice for the next 12 months?

[Tipys]

Meat being you are one of the few people on here aware of this. Just hit my sweet sixteen today.

And Good Luck with your probie year.

[2Rude4MyOwnGood]

Feels^

What was the biggest mistake/regret that you guys had with your probie year? Any other advice for the next 12 months?

Without a doubt, my inability to keep from beating myself up when I made a mistake. I'd spend so much time beating myself up after every little mistake when in reality, that's just part of the job. Nobody comes out of the academy and just crushes it in all aspects of the job, there's just far too much to learn. Learning by making mistakes is something that everybody goes through and it's important to be able to move on after you do something stupid.

[TheChadster08]

Without a doubt, my inability to keep from beating myself up when I made a mistake. I'd spend so much time beating myself up after every little mistake when in reality, that's just part of the job. Nobody comes out of the academy and just crushes it in all aspects of the job, there's just far too much to learn. Learning by making mistakes is something that everybody goes through and it's important to be able to move on after you do something stupid.

This, always be first in line to do something. It's all about making mistakes, that is how you learn. Know your rules and regulations because you can look like a shining star when an old head asks a question pertaining to your MOP's and SOP's. Plus it always good to know your job forward and backwards.

That is something I've been needing to refresh up on since coming out of medic school.

[2423]

What is the best way to get started in emt/fire?