I Find Out What it Takes Be An EMT!
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- We take you inside the thrilling and fast-paced world of an #EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). We are at Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corp to meet with Deb and April; two seasoned professionals.
They'll be showcasing all the essential equipment and tools that they use to save lives every day. From the advanced medical devices to the communication systems, you'll get an up-close look at the technology that helps us provide critical care to those in need.
They’ll also showcase how they prepare the new generation of EMTs. Being one of only two programs in the state of Connecticut, the ambulance corp parted with the local high school to create the Ellington Rescue Post 512. The program is preparing the students to become full-time staff one day.
A misspoken part of the video: the lady talking about the stretcher mentions it weighs over 500 pounds. That's a fallacy.
As an EMS provider of 15 years, without looking, I can tell you that the Styker XPS cots weigh in the neighborhood of a bit over 120 pounds. They're *rated* for up to 800 pounds in certain load conditions. Taking them up and down stairs is not advisable, yes. Otherwise, fantastic to see them teaching about their individual practice of EMS.
As an Australian paramedic I was seriously impressed by the people and equipment at Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps. It's great to see them training younger people in advanced first aid. We have nothing like that here. All emergency ambulances are staffed by career paramedics. Having a Bachelor in Paramedicine is a mandatory pre-requisite, so basically EMT level is not recognised, nor legal here. We do have first responders in rural areas, but even they get backed up by paramedics. Surprised that you had to obey the speed limits on a Code 3 run. Congratulations on being such a well-equipped Corps and serving the community.
I am glad that you enjoyed the video. It is cool that they get to train the new generation.
my father had a few years in the fire service he was a Firefighter/Paramedic he knows your pain.
As an ems provider in a busy system, this job really is as hard as you make it. It’s not that hard if you don’t make it. There are hard calls, but they are few and far between, and even then, those are as hard as you make them, very big misconception about this job.
thank you for the information
Currently enrolled in EMT school, I'll be doing my clinicals soon enough and I'm very nervous about actually being on an ambulance and such. I know you say it's as hard as you make it; could you elaborate?