Firefighter / EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Interview | Paramedic training, lifestyle, and more

TIMESTAMPS 00:43 What does an EMT (emergency medical technician) or a firefighter do? 01:09 What does a firefighter do? 01:45 What do firefighters do besides respond to fires? 02:16 What proportion of firefighting is responding to fires vs other emergencies like medical problems? 03:10 Are there different specialties (companies) of firefighting or do firefighters cover all cases? 03:53 What’s a typical day in the life of an EMT and a firefighter? Lifestyle, etc. 05:32 Do firefighters and EMT’s live at the station? (do own building maintenance, etc). 07:00 What’s the most challenging part of being a firefighter or an EMT? + what type of people are drawn to the profession 09:10 What are the most rewarding aspects of being an EMT or a firefighter? 10:29 What are misconceptions about being an EMT or a firefighter? + History of emergency medical services and healthcare 12:05 How do you become an EMT and a firefighter? What is the training process like? Paramedic vs EMT? What should you do before you decide to become a firefighter to make sure it’s a good fit for you? 13:14 Paramedic vs EMT? Training differences and roles? 13:48 Do you need to be a paramedic to be a firefighter or just an EMT? 14:17 How do you become a generalized + specialized firefighter (join specialty companies / departments)? + what are the types of companies / specialties + firefighting hierarchy 18:36 How to get into competitive firefighting programs? In addition to becoming an EMT or a paramedic 20:34 What types of people are a good fit to become an EMT or a firefighter? Qualities, skills, personalities, etc. 22:20 What are the finances like, and what are the employment types or practice settings are there for firefighters? (income, money, work settings, volunteering, etc) 24:16 How much do firefighters make in terms of income, and how does this increase with rank? + Opportunities for advancement 26:37 How do you establish a work-life balance with a busy work schedule? 28:58 How do you deal with the challenges of being an EMT or firefighter (such as emotionally)? How do you prevent burnout? 31:10 How has firefighting changed over the past few decades & what future changes do you expect? 32:06 Do you have any regrets about being an EMT or a firefighter? Is there anything you’d change about your career? 33:04 How do you become a good EMT or firefighter?

Didn't realize firefighters had such a large role in responding to medial calls. Very informative video!

I was an EMT before I started attending PA school. Many of my colleagues were using the field to get into MD school. Its a great field to gain medical knowledge and exposure. Unfortunately, many EMTs are paid well below there value and leads people to leave the field quickly. Thanks to all our first responders out there!!!

Good video. Thank you for the insight.

3:51 Can't believe they do 24 hour and 48 hour shifts! 🤯 Wow a lot to learn from this video. As an EMT it's interesting to see the differences/similarities between different EMS organizations. But I can see how their advice relates not just to other EMTs, firefighters, paramedics, etc. but to anyone in the medical field (especially their coping advice). Great questions and great video as always

Do you go to uc Davis medical school bro?

NICE Dr. Adna....almost there to Adnan. Good idea doing this interview...im sure there are many people that watch your channel that are interested in pursuing this career. Very interesting to see the scope of their work. Thanks bro. Also keep working hard man...waiting for Adna to be Adnan.😎

Salam Adnan! In terms of extracurriculars as a pre med you mentioned part time jobs should preferably be in teaching. What about a sales job in a store for example whats your take on that? Thanks

Can EMT's just work in the hospital? What do EMT's do that just work in the hospital?

I really want that job but they gonna force me to cut my dreadlocs off my hair I can't do that

Only in America will you find a fire fighter come for medical aid. In NORMAL countries we just call the ambulance.