Was there a moment in your life when you wanted to become a  Paramedic , Fire Fighter or Police Officer, why?
344167
Why is it not an option. Be come a police officer and become a vol. fireman & paramedic. And god bless you for having such high standars..
984807
You can become a Firefighter without going through Paramedic school. Normally, at an accident, the Fire Dept shows up in case extraction is needed using Hurst tools or to make sure there is no danger of a fire due to gasoline leakage. At least that's how it is here in Florida. Wish ya luck. Honored profession. :)
859528
I know nothing about Canada, sorry.  I do know that it is never to late to follow a dream. If you feel like you are meant to be a paramedic then go for it!!!  It takes a very special person to do the job and do it right, I have 2 cousins who are paramedics and my best friends son is also. He didn't get into it until he was 31.  He is now 36 and goes all over Ca. to help out at wild fires. Get your education in order and when you go to apply, show self confidence and be sure of yourself and you will make it! If your in good medical shape you should have no problem.  GO FOR IT!!!  I'll pray for you, God bless, and good luck.
777954
i was a life guard when i was 15...
850558
I used to be a fireman. Most states have a Public Safety Training Center where any volunteer fireman can take classes. I would recommend: Basic Firefighter, CPR, First Responder, Pumper Operations, Hazmat / Chemical Fire Control and Vehicle Extraction. It is very time consuming. Fires always happen at the most in oppurtune times. Brush fires and forest fires are a pain in the ass and hard work. You will go to more accidents than fires. \nCar wrecks can be traumatizing. Being a fireman is not a hobby.\nTake the job and the responsibility seriously. It can cost you your life and quite possibly someone elses. It is a rewarding experience. I recommend it if you have the time.
945663
Nothing has happened like I had thought it would happen, further proving that what I thought I wanted and needed wasn't really what I needed.\n\nExample: in my dreams I would graduate, become a famous journalist, marry the man of my dreams, and move to NYC. \n\nWhat really happened: I graduated from college in 3.5 years after having a baby, being hospitalized, transferring schools, planning a wedding oh and losing three family members. I married a man who is BEYOND the man of my dreams, I don't live in NYC, and I'm not a journalist. I'm a full time mom.\n\nBut you know what? I'm not upset. Things are working out just as they are supposed to.
721517
I have a couple of times. Once because my friend fainted and we couldent get him to wake up, once because my friend almost got shot by this psycho and once when I was like five years old becuase I thought it was fake. Random but yeah.
147559
Haha good choice on placing this under "Etiqutte".\n\nI guess it depends who and for what. I mean, firefighters and cops risk their lives every day to save people that they don't know. When SWAT teams are storming houses to free hostages and fire crews are racing through unstable buildings, they are willingly placing their lives on the line.\n\nPersonally, I think I would die for others if it was for a good enough cause (firefighting, police work, military)--but in most cases, the answer would be no. I'm not ashamed, it's okay to enjoy your own life, and it's not selfish.\n\nWanna know how to save someone's life AND live your own? Be an organ donor. When you die, you donate your organs to people who need them.
615598
Yes ~  I love my job.  I worked for years as a paralegal and it made me miserable.  I took night classes to get a teaching degree.  I really put my heart and soul into this job so I really appreciate it more than ever.  When you work to achieve your goals and dreams it makes your life and work much more wonderful.
746787
Hm, today is the day for serious answers :) Mine is Global Affairs. Why? Well because I love politics, geographic, travel and I see a world as one country with no borders. I will die before this becomes reality but I will always fight for it.
143459
I would like to be an ER doctor, but I also want to have a family and be a stay at home mom, so I think I have changed it to being a nurse. I would LOVE to be able to work at a hospital!!! How about you?
309758
It takes dedication to put your life on the line for some one else. Can you put a value on that? Some folks think we are over paid. They think we sit around all day drinking coffee and eating do-nuts and other things. I have retired from law enforcement and have another job now, making twice the money I was. But I enjoyed what I did before because I felt I was helping my community and the children coming up.My kids had a hard time in school because there Dad was a cop. My wife deserved better because I was gone a lot. No police work is not worth what you are paid, but the satisfaction of doing some thing to help some body else is. Maybe we should ask the Question "What does a police officer do for our community and kids?"
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I am a volunteer certified emergency medical technician, have been for 2.5 years. I love working with the people, even the ones who would rather knock my head off cause I want to save their butts! It's very rewarding making a difference in someones life. The money sucks royally, so I can't live off it. I am working to get higher up on the department to make more money.
1094435
ex cop turned Mommy  lol\n\nDWI enforcement was my favorite part of the job.  I had a real knack for it and that was one area I really felt like I was making a difference.  If I could get them off the road for at least the night, I might save one innocent life.\n\nHate?  Stinky people.  *gag*
163299
I started out a CNA and now I'm a paramedic. Youre darn right I could do it.
677329
Wow, thanks for asking this question... I just hurts into tears wanting to reply this question...\n\nMy Hero, is a Paramedic of whom i don't know of. I know his first name... it's been 4 months and I'm still on the search for him. I'm 16 years old - just want to say thanks.
514156
I always wanted to be an "Ocean Rat" and sail around the world.\n\nI wanted to spend a life-time living in Venice, Italy owning and operating a "Deli"; living above the shop in a quaint "bungalow". Serving fresh baked breads & "crazy-expensive" cheese's.\n\nI always wanted to go to Japan and try "Kobe" beef. \n\nI always wanted to own & operate a "Blues & Zydeco club". It would be sitting on some bayou in the "middle of nowhere". We'd have the BEST music & oyster roast's you ever did SEE! Blue-Crab Bakes, B.B. King , & Budweiser Beer!\n\nI always wanted to live on an island in the South Pacific; surfing, swimming, catching "rays". Eat'n Conch Fritter's & fresh Grouper!\n\n\nAll these things, ( and MORE), I will never get to experience because of money & time.  Mostly TIME.\n\n\n\n"All these memories will fade, like tears in rain" , "Time to die"\n(quote from the movie, "Blade-Runner" starring Harrison Ford)