Nontraditional Career Paths in EMS

[@barneyistheshit99]

Just got out of the Navy and have been struggling looking for a line of work that seemed as fulfilling as the service. Seeing all these badass jobs in EMS has me fired up. Thanks for relighting that fire man I really enjoyed this video

[@MiamiNeverIn]

Thank You For Your Service 🇺🇸

[@andrewe6839]

resume=job

[@grantwalter2243]

What have you ended up doing?

[@HeritageCast]

Def get into an Associates Parmamedic program, knock out your General Bachelors. Then enter into a Physican Assistant program and take up Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury using Dr Mark Gordons protocols and Ketamine Infusions. Youll be ahead of the game and can do Medic and PA work. Essentially design your own career..

[@claytonperry1927]

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[@devinhiatt9995]

Special Agent / Paramedic has to be the coolest job title in the world. Thank you for this video!

[@eniggma9353]

naahhh

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

5:40 Another untraditional career path too is some security guard/ officer company also do EMT services. One of the company I work for we have non transport ems and the other company work for we have transport ems.

[@blakey666]

In Toronto we have tactical paramedics. They don't get weapons, but they do get full body armour. They are full time, but they're regular paramedics on the street except for when they're on ETF (Emergency Task Force) calls. They're employed by Toronto Paramedic Services (the city). We also have a Heavy Urban Search And Rescue team, which is joint between paramedics and Toronto Fire Services, Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, and Nuclear trained paramedics, critical care paramedics, and others.

[@thecabin3995]

That sounds so cool!!

[@King_kold30k]

Cruise ships also employ Medics. One of my instructors was planning on doing that

[@bryanfeliciano4102]

That and oil rigs normally pay really well

[@doctorchaotic3415]

I have a friend who his father is actually a medic on oil rig. It payed well thats all i know from him. But knowing the possible of piracy or anything here in malaysia is risky.

[@alohadubs7683]

@DieselPatches IsHomo yes, piracy in Southeast Asia is actually thriving.

[@AmbuBadger]

I wouldn't want to have been a medic stationed on the _Diamond Princess..._

[@LazerAxelman]

Oil rigs generally pay very well. Cruise ships generally pay abysmally, with the rationale being "free room, board, food, and travel...these medics will work for pennies", so, that's what they pay.

[@coreymoss6380]

Offshore medic is an incredible route. Just got a job this year offshore and it’s been fantastic pay and Im a big fan of the 2-on/2-off.

[@Daniel-dw3pi]

I'm an EMT student and I've worked on oil rigs. Did you have to have a lot of experience as a paramedic before going offshore?

[@jackjack4412]

What is the pay like?

[@essentialworker3438]

@@jackjack4412two off dosnt pay

[@excursion1141]

The concept of Medic One was founded in Seattle. Every medic in Seattle is a Seattle Fireman. After 5 years of service as a fireman, you are eligible to become a medic. The Dept trains you as an EMT before you graduate drill school. SFD handles all BLS and ALS in the city. Private ambulance transports BLS patients. Pay is very high, work load is very high. Loved it for 33 years.

[@julianjrobertson]

Medic One is negligent as fuck

[@travis7843]

I'm in Seattle and have to say this is misinformation. I personally know someone who worked at AMR for about 10 years and got picked up by Medic One. He did not have to be a part of Seattle Fire in order to get into Medic One.

[@tammyt3434]

Hello from Seattle. No. Not every medic is a fireman. No, you do not have to constantly be on the horn with your medical control.

[@mrboggs96]

Having to be a firefighter to get your medic is a stupid concept.

[@secretagentcat]

@Frank The Tank just because the city sucks doesnt mean u gotta insult the people that protect that city.

[@callmeviper7723]

I have worked a bevy of Paramedic jobs in my 6 years in EMS. Recently I got deployed to New Jersey through AMR/FEMA to help with COVID-19. The pay was amazing (9K for 16 days). I also have worked in event medicine for horse racing casinos. They pay was great there too. Now, I work for a mens health clinic that treats ED. I do physicals, collect vitals, gather history, and assist in the ED treatment. The pay is the best I have ever seen in the field. You just gotta look!

[@joelneagles7489]

Can't thank you enough for making this. Going into my EMT/Fire Academy this year then directly into Paramedic school. I got really hyped when you brought up the Wildland Medic contracting. Subscribed!

[@drenalintherapy]

Heck yeah dude . Have you started medic school yet ?

[@Wulvves]

did you end up realizing that you can’t just jump straight into medic school after finishing emt school?

[@FitWithRyan_]

Congratulations brother! I know they confused if you wouldn’t mind helping me. I’m in California and it seems as though you need to be an EMT first and even go to a fire Academy before getting hired on, but I hear others get hired on with no training at all and then they go through the Academy and then go to EMT school, not sure if it’s different state or department. Thanks!

[@Wulvves]

@@FitWithRyan_ forest service will take you with nothing in cali as long as you have an emt

[@FitWithRyan_]

@@Wulvves awesome! I have my practice CPAT on Tuesday. I just started nursing school and I’m wanting to say screw it and go paramedic firefighter. I’m already 42.

[@barbodsafari1488]

I'm looking into getting into the medical side of careers and this was a hell of a video man! I love your EDC vids too! Keep on rockin'!

[@nannesoar]

Im just here to give my praise to those of you in / choosing this career path, you guys are the greatest!

[@sfctapia4529]

I'm a 68w,68c, And license LPN in multi-state compact. I work for Event Medics all over CONUS, I'm a Spartan race medic. Great job for people like me who love the outdoors.

[@nate1345]

How hard is it to become a 68w and are you often in harms way being a combat medic?

[@HUNTER-ve3iw]

A few comments about 68W, you can actually request additional training to get your EMT-P certification as a standard 68W. Or you can go to Special Operations Combat Medic school (SOCM), get your EMT-P there and become a Ranger Medic (what I am doing) or a Flight Medic for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers). SF Medics (MOS 18D) are not 68W so that requires an MOS change, but ranger medic and flight medic do not.

[@godfather-dx1sn]

I was a 68W. I can tell you most units you get assigned to with expection to special operations command will not send you to paramedic school. However while at your duty station I highly recommend applying for a paramedic program and trying to work with a college around a military schedule. It will make you a better combat medic and help with promotions.

[@HUNTER-ve3iw]

Addison Duval I don’t know if they would give you a waiver for that, but it never hurts to try

[@MrRolled1]

id love to be a pj, any info?

[@HUNTER-ve3iw]

GUNTHER Just go on the air force website and look it up, there are tons of videos about their training and such. What have you done to prepare?

[@BladeRunner385]

@@MrRolled1 look up Ones Ready here on YT. They’ve got a lot of info up on their channel

[@davidcarrasco876]

My 17 y/o son (youngest of the pack) expressed serious interest in this field couple years ago at HS Career Day....I just forwarded this video. Albeit be a rather short presentation it's still quite a bit of very useful information. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Stay safe.

[@BenInGame]

How is he?

[@ep_med7822]

I'm an EMT with TEMS training working for a private patrol operator. They're tapping me on the shoulder for executive protection. Your simple EMT basic creds will honestly buy you more outside of the ambulance world. Think creatively

[@kevinmicheal817]

Where are you working E.P.? All of the L.E. community are beginning to takeover the E.P. market in CA.

[@peterpease5119]

This is probably one of the best video’s I’ve seen on the topic. Nicely done.

[@sebastianurena9329]

I'm taking emt training classes and I'm so looking forward to applying the knowledge and gaining experience, I just reread in the orange book that their are specialties you can do as emts/aemt/paramedics. Crazy coincidence I saw this video, you're the best man.

[@Shwondo541]

Chill out

[@MJTVideos]

I recently ordered some items off your eBay store. I didn’t realize you are a fellow coloradian! The order arrived early and well packed. Thank you for your excellent service! I’m very happy with the quality and applaud your professionalism! Thank you! -Miles

[@PrepMedic]

Ummmmm..... super glad you had a good experience but I don’t have an eBay store.....

[@ivanh.d3297]

Lol

[@HUNTER-ve3iw]

PrepMedic LMFAO

[@Whiskey_Actual]

The ERT role is my dream job. You might remember me saying I got my ACLS and PALS certs. Keep up the great work Sam.

[@Pinda50000]

this guy knows his stuff very articulate thank you for ur time

[@MrWaggl1]

When I started I wanted to be a contractor overseas as a tactical medic then as time went on I thought tactical medic is good but stateside. Then after a season doing wildland fire I decided to chose this in the summer and 911 ambulance in the winter.

[@JanuszPea]

Here in Florida if you wants to be a paramedic and make any kind of decent money you had to either become a Firefighter as well or go into the hospital setting if you didn’t want to be a firefighter. Now a lot of local departments are hiring people who are only paramedic certified to work with the stations to relieve some of the workloads from the FF/PMD. So basically you can make pretty decent money here in Florida being in EMS if that’s all you wanted to do!

[@JimmyMcneil]

Up here in Canada we just dispatch regular paramedics with SWAT (normally ERT), but cities like Toronto have Tactical Paramedics who handle all the dangerous calls and stage with ERT

[@lovelight6973]

Wow. That's cool.

[@michaelkendrick_]

This video sealed the deal. I’m excited

[@paramedic2rninfo]

Excellent suggestions, you mentioned a couple I hadn't thought about. Thanks for sharing!

[@SgtEversmann4]

For those of you who live in Las Vegas and are looking for a job in EMS or in an EMS related career most of the casinos downtown will hire you as a security EMT to provide either BLS or ALS care to guests at the casino.

[@armandopacheco-soto3592]

I live in Vegas and just signed up for an emt course to get certified. Plan on being an aemt and paramedic for CCFD

[@SgtEversmann4]

@@armandopacheco-soto3592 if you ever meet a guy named Fernandez Leary tell him Tyler said hi he probably won't remember me but he was one of my instructors when I was becoming an EMT-B

[@angelpagan7306]

Love how the video length is 20:19 as if Sam is trying to remind us of better times 😭😭

[@cliftoncoleman5776]

I think your sitting too close to the television

[@geminigrey969]

US Customs and Border Protection hires EMT's / Paramedics , pays well over six figures. It would be a secondary function as your primary function would be an agent or officer.

[@3bydacreekside]

Over 6 figures??

[@LukeDHan]

Swat experience, PSD or PSS experience and a EMT-P or EMT-A will also get you in with some overseas contracts, but expect to go to real great vacation locations like Afghanistan or Iraq. Rotations depend on the contract company and type of contract (DOD, DOS, OGA, CIA) pay is great for some of those, but physical requirements and weapons qualifications are required. Also be ready to wait a bit of time after you apply as a clearance, background check and approval from the client you will be working for through the contract company, just my experience.

[@tammyt3434]

Currently transitioning from 68w to EMT-B. I have to laugh sometimes because some of the Paramedic level skills are so EASY. On the other hand, learning to navigate civilian side is a pain.

[@miguelabrego1079]

And what skills are those

[@thelostcosmonaut5555]

You don’t have your EMT-B already as a 68W?

[@Iamfeelzmusic]

I feel this pain bro FMF Corpsman in a Scout Sniper Team for a few combat tours myself and I had to get my EMT it sucked.

[@AmbuBadger]

Yeah, most civilian medical cannot do chest tubes or suturing, but on the plus side, your IV skills get really good because you're no longer working on healthy 18-34 yo males...

[@Iamfeelzmusic]

@@AmbuBadger You can't give IVs as a Emt lol. You can only prep the bag.

[@SantiagoAriasEskapa]

WEMT´s...don´t forget us! and park medics...

[@ScottyPerkins]

Hear hear!

[@forestchicken3302]

What are park medics?

[@SantiagoAriasEskapa]

@@forestchicken3302 advanced Wilderness emts. There is a program at the U of California fresno for park rangers.

[@matthewkitto8079]

Just came by your vids doing some of my own research. Lots of great information man 👍🏽 keep it up. Hope the best for you

[@TheStevenkwiatek]

Low key throwin shade 🤣...gotta love the rivalry.

[@msyjsmolyk6272]

I don’t want to become an EMS worker, but I would like to get some more “advanced” medical/first aid training. Ultimately I would like to be an asset in case of an accident (car or otherwise), where I can stabilize/maintain the status quo of a patient just until first responders can arrive. What would be your recommendation for courses, classes, or certifications to work on putting under my belt in order to achieve that goal? Not looking to be a hero, just don’t like being helpless or make things worse. Thanks.

[@r.pinski3413]

You're best off going through a EMR course. Or if you want to know just basics go for a BLS provider course.

[@NSS1022]

I think something just beyond a first aid certification is what you are looking for. Something like SOLO's Wilderness First Aid

[@panda2621]

There are classes like basic BLS provider, Stop the bleed course, and CPR course. They are all pretty handy skills to have under your belt imo.

[@seanmcinally3586]

NOLS Wilderness First Responder or Advanced Wilderness First Aid are awesome courses. They are designed for people with no previous medical training and offer a great intro to initial care and stabilization for civilian trauma with essentially a basic first aid kit. The only other thing is that all of these knowledge/skills, like anything, diminish with time. So the key is to learn and then practice every now and again. Even if its just running through the ABCs or running through some online scenarios.

[@SelfResponder]

Look up TECC training. It’s good trauma skills and I’ve used it at wrecks or other accident scene on many occasions.

[@markanthonypar-wise1499]

Thanks definitely looking into this bc I want to be an EMT and want to move up in the medical field

[@johnjanis714]

You can also go into healthcare technology with a EMT-P. I did this when I got married. Had to go out of the field. While it's a desk job you still get to do cool things to help grow the technology side of healthcare, like onsite training or full system swaps for hospitals.

[@luisxgonzalez]

Firefighter/Paramedic who just got my FP-C in August😄 hardest exam and study process I’ve ever done but so worth it

[@edbrown3934]

A great video for new recruits thanks for making it First Responders thanks for your service

[@radiantbacon1502]

I am really thinking about getting into EMS. I only recently became 18 years old, and it just seems like a huge jump. Putting another person's life in my hands just seems overwhelming. However I want to make a difference and this seems like a great Avenue.

[@zeor0cool]

Also, you can move in to the medical device manufacturing. Medics work in marketing, research and development, and regulatory compliance.

[@mongoose3617]

You are speaking my language man! I'm really interested in overseas contract work and I'm always looking for cool new postings.

[@benjaminlong4916]

Just started my EMT up here in FoCo. Great channel brother!

[@b19931228]

I once saw a contract medic on a international CB trade show. They're really needed everywhere (even if it's just obligated by law).

[@georgadler5589]

Обожаю твой контент, смотрю каждый раз и поражаюсь. С меня лайк)

[@andrewe6839]

i love you

[@IffyEdem]

In my county, medics at the fire station can try out for the Sheriff Department SWAT

[@Meh1857]

Where at?

[@ChadJohnson123]

Where?

[@devilsadvocate3892]

Mark Oliferchik SWAT everywhere carries at least one medic typically. Shouldn’t matter what area. Just find out where you local SWAT department is. We do stand bys with a ambulance for transport but they have tactically trained (they train) medics who actually go into their scene. Your Capitol is your best bet for that.

[@kiwimedic319]

I worked as a paramedic supporting a geotechnical project in the middle of the jungle in Papua New Guinea; 28 days on, 28 days off. It paid well, USD$475 a day. Austere conditions living in the a camp in the jungle. No internet. But camp did have electricity and food was good. There are plenty of jobs for paramedics overseas if you don’t mind the travel, isolation, and sometimes austere conditions.

[@BUCKEYEMADE]

How do you find those jobs ?

[@cartermassa]

Border Patrol also hires paramedics!! Although there isn’t a ton of info on it apparently there is good money in it.

[@camcam3087]

Do you have to go through the 6 month academy?

[@cartermassa]

yes. your a Border Patrol Agent/Paramedic. Similar to the FBI. although USBP has a Search and Rescue team called BORSTAR. They fly on Blackhawks and do rope rescue stuff and recovery. it’s pretty cool.

[@pakistanisavage7241]

That’s how I met trump lol! I use to work with them. It’s a good gig

[@HUNTER-ve3iw]

AB Reacts as an EMT would the USBP send me to paramedic school

[@cartermassa]

HUNTER0224 i’m not sure. i wouldn’t think so. i’d go to medic school then apply to go in

[@Goosemilk]

Not much of a career option but I was recently deployed as an EMT with the Red Cross. The experience as an EMT with the Red Cross will vary based on the deployment, but it is an interesting way to meet others in the EMS field.

[@zac2399]

Hey man Im an AEMT and prior military here, definitely interested in your experience with the Red Cross and any insight you may have. Certainly interested in how to get connected/ started

[@Goosemilk]

@@zac2399 reach out to Red Cross and mention you are interesting in Disaster Health Services. The main website is your best starting point.

[@zac2399]

@@Goosemilk Solid copy, and thank you

[@pgunnz09]

The National Parks Service also hires medics and EMTs. For the most part you have to be a law enforcement ranger, but some parks do have single role medic positions.

[@patricktompkins5704]

Single roll np medic is my dream job

[@notyoursmine1]

all great jobs. I work in a level 1 Hosp. We have some paramedics but basically since it is a magnet teaching hospital the Paramedics are glorified EMTs and they do not higher EMTS in the ER they only use them for hospital internal transporters. Saying that all the other hospitals in the city that is 8 hospitals ues EMT and some do and some do not use Paramedics. So the point is you need to pick and choose because not all are the same.

[@meidamx]

Full-time paramedic in WI, great video.

[@Tommmmas]

Hair looks good longer!

[@danielroos5577]

Agreed

[@wadewilson9311]

I like ya cut g

[@juustinkanava5844]

He looks like a man now

[@LSC1886]

National Park Service ems working it for about 2 years and best route i ever took also best SWAT medics are U.S park Police SWAT unit have full time swat medics

[@paulmorang8340]

I’m a public safety officer near Detroit. Everyone on my department is a police officer, firefighter and paramedic. All started with an EMT cert.

[@kyamiwalters2135]

I did not know a lot of this info , thank you I start emt school next month .

[@Unknowncomanche]

San Antonio Police have “Tac Medics”. FBI, ATF, and Boarder Patrol (BORSTAR) all have tactical medics. As someone already said you can enlist 68W opt 40 to “tryout” as a Ranger Medic. Along with 160th SOAR, which is a lot longer career path. Expect to spend about 4-6 years before flying with them.

[@romelohdz]

Hey I’m actually heading to SA soon for emt school how do you go be a medic for police I’m a FED police officer and former military

[@ugandaknuckles3419]

The amusement parks like Seaworld and Six Flags also hire EMTs. They pay pretty well

[@eziahjohnson167]

@@ugandaknuckles3419 that’s not true at all . Their pay rates are 🗑️ now

[@zachthompson7849]

Join your local volunteer fire departments. It’s amazing the experience and training you get from it.

[@benjaminfleener1794]

LOVE THESE VIDEOS MAN!!!!

[@MrRush333]

I work at an Organ Procurement Organization using my EMT cert, then got specialized training on the job. This wasn't even an option I was able to find through google. I just happened to talk to the right people.

[@jester7585]

Thanks for the info! Firefighter, got my paramedic and now going to Law Enforcement academy so I can switch over to the dark side. Hopefully I can tackle a SWAT medic position!

[@maxb4210]

How’s it workin’ out for you over there? Are you happy you switched over?

[@jester7585]

It’s been an awesome change. Got through the academy and got on a really good agency. I get to still run calls with Fire/EMS and all the law enforcement stuff with it. In my opinion I get the best of both worlds. There is a lot of opportunity to be proactive and put in work depending on call volume. There are also lots of units and teams to try out for where you can keep things fresh and hopefully stave off the burnout. Overall I am much happier despite a lot of people telling me I made a mistake switching from fire.

[@johngoos9585]

Very Articulate! Thank you from a former MPLS SWAT Medic!

[@bernardmichellenorman7942]

Man where was this info almost 10 yrs ago? Ty for sharing this stuff

[@shibby5535]

Do not become a 68w. Total waste of 4 years. In that same 4 years you can knock out both EMT-B and EMT-P, and have years of actual translatable experience. You can then move into fire, police, or start contracting. Most police and fire commissions/ police and fire agencies only give 5 points for being paramedic, military, or nurse. So a boot guardsmen gets 5 points the same as a 1year nurse, the same as a combat deployed 0311. The difference w/ going the 68w route is that it takes you 4 years to be an employable EMT-B, w/ no EMS experience in the eyes of most employers and their opinion of your experience is what matters not yours, as compared to the 6mo max it takes your civilian counter parts. Lastly, go work as an ER Tech after you get your EMT-B. You can work this job while you get your medic. Hospitals don't close. Most medic courses that I have come across are during the week. So work two 12s on the weekend and pick a day during the week you don't have school and you are a full time employee. This gives you experience starting lines, doing EKGs, etc. This will also make you friends in the industries you are trying to work, its called networking. As a working tech you will be light years ahead of your EMT-b counter parts in Paramedic classes. If this sounds too hard these are not the careers for you, Sorry. Starting is just the tip of the iceberg. It only gets harder from here.

[@miguelabrego1079]

Were you an actual 68W? I was one and now A civilian paramedic on post. All the 68ws I work with know how to start IVs draw labs do EKGs and administer meds under supervision. Not sure what experience you got but doesn't look like you made the most of it.

[@yeeyee5875]

@@miguelabrego1079 Right? Like I used to do entire toenail removals unsupervised and prescribed medication as the sole provider for a platoon in a Iraq, not to mention surgical crics and blind insertion intubation was in my written scope of practice. I have experience and training in point of injury combat trauma, prolonged field care, and austere medicine, and clinical medicine working in an actual facility, whereas most civillian EMTs max out their scope of practice and experience at "CPR and 02." Additionally, now I have letters of recommendation from an ER M.D., a flight surgeon, and a PA one phone call away; more savings than any of my civillian friends; preferential hiring, AND up to 4 years of school completely paid for. OP definitely let every opportunity pass him by 🤷‍♂️

[@shibby5535]

@@miguelabrego1079 68W for 3 years and change not counting training. Id argue that in the same period of time you can go much further faster by not signing away 4 years of your life for a job that pays slightly minimum wage after your contract is up. Id also like to add that you are "on psot" and id wager that majority of emt and medic positions are not "on post" therefore as a prior 68w they wont get preferential treatment for their service. As a veteran i wish i got preferential treatment and something more than a "thank you for your cervix" but we dont. So the original thesis statement (lol) is from a prior 68w. but im glad you got you and got a job working for the mil. good on ya

[@longviewstud26]

Excellent video. Very well done

[@aaronlunzmann6534]

Creighton’s CCP course is great. You can take it online, absolutely a fantastic course.

[@2APerformanceEducation]

Thank you for posting. Very helpful information

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

4:40 I remember dan from nightwatch being a nurse and paramedic and leaving the medic job for the nursing job.

[@daxisperry7644]

If you’re cool with overseas contracts. Military contracting pays BIG money for paramedics with prior military medics.

[@thefrontlineplans7068]

I’m currently in my paramedic training, and thinking about moving onto fire. Something that’s always peaked my interest tho is HAZMAT, ik some fire dept. train for this or as you said the FBI has teams. Gonna look more into it.

[@LecheChelu]

I started off my medical career at a chemical plant that didn’t require an EMT-B, but instead provided in house medical training and HAZWOPER. I’d recommend looking into this field if you want a good starting point and can’t find anything within a fire HAZMAT team!

[@ddd.4243]

Go Opt 40 68W and be a Ranger medic and get your paramedic in the military and get a ton of experience.... Or go 18D in the guard.

[@drtbennett3747]

In British Columbia Canada Construction sites are legally required To have full time medical EMT and Safety manager on site $ 30.00 an hour to start

[@kentmonapco6130]

I'm looking at your edc's it helps me thanks I'm EMR

[@seruhhlove]

Great informative video, thanks!!!

[@alekferna6760]

Once you get your High School or GED. How many years of study you need for EMS and Paramedic??? Can you do Master Degree once you are Paramedic???

[@HUNTER-ve3iw]

you can do both with just a high school diploma, EMT school is generally 6, while paramedic is generally about 2 years.

[@nathanmotoyama7211]

EMS is a generic term for Emegency Medical Services, and includes any first responder providing first aid/health care to someone. Paramedic is the highest level of first responder in the EMS world, and typically takes 2 years in school to get your degree in Paramedic Medicine. If you’re interested in starting, get your EMT certification and talk to AMR or Priority Ambulance. Sometimes you can sign a contract so they’ll pay you to go to school in exchange for 2 years of full-time work.

[@andrewgventura]

It depends on your area. Where I am in California, EMT-B can take up to 2 semesters and for EMT-P/Paramedic it can take 9-16 months. You can also get an undergraduate degree in Paramedicine. In my experience, your education level past the minimum does not increase your compensation in a single role position.

[@reflexvertex868]

Thanks I had the same question

[@theokiereader]

Nathan Motoyama Criticare Care Paramedic is actually the highest in EMS... there are Masters Degrees in Paramedicine, but not many. Most are international programs.

[@TroyDeanMusic]

Epic channel dude! Thank you!

[@matthewhawke8902]

Are you aware of contract positions for Advanced EMT's? I've got about 4 years experience with both ems and ED care. I also have about 3 and a half years of active duty time with my last MOS being as an airborne infantryman. I'm considering medic school but right now a year with no life in school isn't the most appealing idea. Just seeing what's out there.

[@PrepMedic]

I’ll be honest man, I’m sure there are some contracts for AEMTs but they are probably the same ones for EMTs. If you want a good contract then paramedic is the best way to pay your bills.

[@matthewhawke8902]

@@PrepMedic that's what I thought, I appreciate it!

[@pattykauth2431]

Wake county

[@KnottedBadger]

So you covered basics and Medics. How about AEMT. I’m currently a basic and a police officer with prior military experience. And looking to start an AEMT course soon. I’ve my eye on Tactical medicine. Any advice or input. I’m in Oklahoma.

[@ep_med7822]

Is TEMS in your area provided in house by Law Enforcement or by MOU with FD/EMS?

[@KnottedBadger]

Richard Grayson varies by department

[@ep_med7822]

@@KnottedBadger 10-4

[@Paragod07]

Depends on what part of the state you are in but contact okc or Tulsa city pd and the county sheriffs dept as well, surely someone from there could point you in the right direction. Maybe EMSA could also help as well, typically bigger departments like that will sometimes staff the agencies with their personnel, happened where I came from, employed by the company but responded with the PD, and trained with them as well.

[@user-zm5ye3ld2c]

Very informative!

[@god-la-7wins-verdad-942]

PARAMEDICS ARE GREAT FOR THE ER ROOM! 🤩

[@alpeter3787]

Excellent video! Well done*****

[@TheAsianOfChaos]

Thinking about the oil rig path ($100k a year+) Accepted to school class starts in fall

[@JCPProductions01]

Great vid man

[@mikehawkslong5529]

Lol, PJ has the shortest talk. “The world is your oyster.”

[@seanimal7723]

Thanks so much man!

[@DocsInTheDesert]

Also besides just being a fire line medic there are some great and really well paying jobs on a REMS team in fire.

[@aetiusv]

Haircut looks sharp man.

[@JacksonRig]

i LIkE yO cUT g

[@andrewrolfsen7230]

You forgot industrial medicine. Dow Chemical is just one of MANY companies that have onsite medical staff. And we get paid damn good.

[@tammyt3434]

Amazon's hiring right now.

[@LecheChelu]

I did on-site Medical for a chemical plant for 2.5 years! Best place to start off imo

[@armoristif1410]

Sooo, im a complete newb, literally starting my schooling in January. May i ask how you get into that? (And how much you get paid if you dont mind sharing that information?)

[@andrewrolfsen7230]

@@armoristif1410 You gotta search for it. Most major chemical refineries, Nuclear substations/power plants, and oil companies have them. In my area, I get paid about $10/hr more than a street unit would get paid. Emt Basics in my neck of the woods are making $9.25/hr for 24 hour crews or $14/hr for 12hr crews. My role in our LA plants make about $10/hr more than i make.

[@LecheChelu]

@@armoristif1410 I probably did the weird route in getting into it. My first big boy job after working at a restaurant all throughout high school was security for a chemical plant. I got in with the EHS (Environment Health and Safety) guys and they ended up hiring me on as an ERT coordinator, meaning I got trained in medical response, HAZMAT/HAZWOPER, as well as fire systems and safety. I was making $16 an hour as security and got a pay bump to $23 working ERT. The work most days were mundane (since I worked swing/grave) but when events happened, shit really hit the fan. Another route I know about is being brought on as a Chem Tech, since that’s what one of my buddies on the team did. He barely got his GED but was able to get on as a chem tech then got hired in by EHS like I did.

[@camcam3087]

As a single resource fire line paramedic, who would be your medical director and would you need ALS accreditation for that LEMSA?

[@ericastrawberrica8439]

Very helpful and interesting

[@samcarroll4584]

What 1/4 zip are you wearing? Looks pretty slick

[@thesanfranciscoseahorse473]

My concern is exactly as you said, just getting stuck in a smaller department making barely enough to pay the bills ($30k/year) after a full year of paramedic training. I have no military experience but I've recertificated as EMT-B several times to retain the knowledge. I've never worked as an actual first responder payroll though so my experience is only through school. For someone like me has several years schooling experience with EMT training, is paramedic worth the schooling time if I don't plan on working on official state departments? I'm very very interested in wilderness and contract jobs. A sort of gig part-time paramedic. Is this common or possible or are the agencies hiring such personnel looking for full time department experience?

[@anthonymontes1500]

I’ve been an EMT for a while now and I currently work as a COVID tester.

[@rainabaldwin1911]

Do you support the NOLS Wilderness EMT course? I plan on continuing my education at Denver Health for more certifications afterwards and working in the city. Thank you for this video!

[@coreymoss6380]

I did this exact same path you are looking at doing (NOLS and then work in Denver as an EMT). Really enjoyed the NOLS course and there are great volunteer SAR groups in the Denver metro area to get experience with.

[@rainabaldwin1911]

@@coreymoss6380 The WEMT program I was signed up for was canceled due to Covid so I am actually taking my EMT in Denver and I’m still looking to get on SAR volunteer groups and learn more wilderness medicine.

[@BEARBAER]

would love a part 2 with more ideas for jobs, maybe ones for people who are just starting school and have to get a part time job.

[@threeforkcreekoutdoors704]

I have those skills, but im only an ETR ( EMERGENCY TRAUMA RESPONDER ) I work in Healthcare at my local hospital as a dietary aide, funny I just found out we're actually medical staff too, I never knew that

[@mortarmanjack6529]

PSS/EMT in Iraq with GardaWorld or Constellis. 90 days on 30 days off.

[@grantjones199]

His hair does look nice

[@sophiafortain5135]

17:19 can you give more info on working in the special operations response team ?

[@davidplowie4670]

Do you not have any Paramedics in Primary Care over there? For example working in a doctor's surgery? I'm a UK Paramedic Practitioner and hold a joint clinic with the doctors in a GP surgery and manage all of the home visits for the practice - I'm also an independent prescriber. Do you guys have that type of role?

[@Izak213]

Not really

[@davidplowie4670]

@@Izak213 that's where you guys have got to head, get away from working to protocols set by a doctor. We are autonomous clinicians and as an independent prescriber im able to give whatever my patient needs in whatever situation

[@Izak213]

David Plowie that’s not really needed here. Paramedics fill a pre hospital role and that’s it. Some paramedics in Texas prescribe some meds but very limited

[@davidplowie4670]

@@Izak213 that's where we were 20 years ago, but the profession has undergone huge development and we have so many opportunities now. Why not? Would fit the US well

[@Izak213]

David Plowie we have nurses for that...

[@loganrunge8986]

Hey, I really want to be a rescue medic in the mountains of Colorado. I currently hold my fire 1 and am 1 test away from having my paramedic. I am on my towns volunteer department but I don't know where to go next. Do you or anyone for that matter have an advice of where to start.