Thanks for checking in. I’m keeping this space open for future posts regarding larger projects in my life, but am always active on these social platforms:
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Find me here to connect and network professionally. I like to post through LinkedIn to recommend folks I’ve worked with and services I’ve used.
Facebook Frequent. That’s all I can say about my usage on Facebook. Please, only friend me if I’ve met you in person or interact with you frequently in the blogosphere.
Twitter Tweet! I use this to post a link I can’t help but share, blast an Instagram I think is pretty clever, and, most recently, rule out vertigo during seismic events.
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Contrary to appearances, I’m not 7′, and yes that is a fisherman’s shirt. Make a Jeff Corwin joke and I’ll smack ya.
Daily Grommet has been an incredible experience. I’ve had the opportunity to take on a plethora of responsibilities for media production and had the chance to make a few appearances in front of the camera. The Billy Mays references are hilarious, but I was truly flattered when the comparison was drawn to this guy:
Adding to the experience, it’s refreshing to wake up and look forward to heading into the office. However, matching the hours with a side job in a local Emergency Room will be leading to an increased caffeine dependency. It’s the price you pay when you’re coming off the college high-life, but it’s a good life–as long as they keep making Red Bull, of course.
Heads up: Don’t be surprised if there are more than five reasons to become an EMT. It’s a great job with which you can gain incredible experience and have a true sense of pride in the work you do. However, this post specifically applies to those attending university full time and are considering the EMT route as an addition to their undergraduate degree. Feel free to chip in with your reasons, too!
I’ve had the privilege to be certified as an EMT-Basic since 2004 and responding to medical emergencies and attending to the sick and injured has provided for me some incredible experiences. However, it isn’t my intention to follow the EMT path for the rest of my career, nor do I have any intention to advance to paramedic, nurse, physician assistant or doctor. Some may consider this an anomaly amongst the crowds of EMTs just getting their certifications, but I think it shouldn’t. In fact, I feel that everybody–undergrads especially–should consider taking the opportunity of their university’s or local college’s EMT class. I’m not talking about just premeds, either. Even if you’re a Legal Studies, Sociology, Engineering, or Basketweaving major, you should consider getting your EMT certification.
The passion of those in the EMS field is contagious, motivating, and supportive. You will learn a skill set that will last a life time and meet some awesome folks along the way. As an example, here’s a video of some moulage training done by the UMass EMT class this spring.
It’s a fun time, for sure, and there are some even better reasons:
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