Comments on: Probie….

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:47:13 +0000

Definitely keeps you grounded.
Learn’em well Epi. Learn ‘em well.

By: Old NFO

Old NFO — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:48:38 +0000

Could be a good one! Good job Epi!

By: hammer

hammer — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:39:22 +0000

Sounds like a natural to me.

By: Medic 7

Medic 7 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:10:40 +0000

“Wow, this place smells like ass and disappointment.”

I want that on a plaque to put up in our quarters! Maybe I could have it done in cross stitch for that down home feeling!

By: Trauma Junkie

Trauma Junkie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:28:17 +0000

He should definitely be grateful to have such an amazing teacher/mentor!

Do good by him, Epi.

By: 9-echo-1

9-echo-1 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:11:17 +0000

You know, sounds a little bit like my newbie. I am his second FTO. I think because he is unique a lot of folks around here expected him to fail. He can put a patient as ease and relate to them with ease.

Around the fire house he can keep up with the banter and all, and takes the short jokes in stride and dishes out just as much as he takes.

I keep telling him “just keep doing what you’re doing and it will be fine”.

By: medicthree

medicthree — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:31:28 +0000

My FTO told me I’d do just fine when on my first night I asked a drunk flat out “did you just shit your pants?”

The best piece of advice I have for any new person: Admit when you don’t know. You might feel stupid for a split second, but it is far better than everyone thinking you’re a tool for being wrong. Plus… Someone will gladly tell you THEIR version of right.

By: Chapati

Chapati — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:28:23 +0000

He’s definitely lucky to have someone as welcoming as you – first jobs can be a nightmare if you’re landed with a defensive partner!

By: Ckemtp

Ckemtp — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:02:52 +0000

Sorry Epi. I just gotta steal that line.

“Ass and Disappointment” HA! Add Vomit to that and it describes my paramedic career to a “T”

I think I’ll use that tomorrow cuz I’m on a 48.

I do have to say though. A 4year medic may not be all that green. I’m a ten year medic. I use the standard that a paramedic that says that they are confident at any time before they’ve ran their 1000′th call is either a fool or a liar. Busier services with heavier responsibilities breed experienced medics.

By: JS

JS — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:07:39 +0000

Of course you are not sorry…. Teaching is one of the most rewarding things we can do…. Don’t feel bad, nobody I talked to today about your question could really give me a straight answer either… What did you decide? JS