Hello Constant Reader. I’m back with an update on what’s new. As I mentioned last week, the initial training for my group is now complete. We’re all cleared to drive, we learned the correct method of report writing, we’ve been fitted for uniforms, can find our way just about anywhere in the district with a Thomas Guide and now we’re just waiting on our final shift assignments. I’m working 3 13 hour shifts this week with another experienced new guy and a FTO, just to make sure we’ve got it down.
I mentioned in a previous post that there are a few very busy “trauma heavy” posts available. These are 24-hour shifts on a very busy truck. When the Ops Manager told us about these, everyone perked up. While I wouldn’t mind working a super busy car, I also would be OK with a posting that was a little more laid back. Fortunately, the company is working out a new 911 contract with a Fire agency and basing a 24-hour crew at the North end of the county. This is significantly closer to where I live, I’m much more familiar with the area and the truck won’t run balls to the wall all day and all night. When we did our post request meeting, I asked to get on that new North End 24. Hopefully that will work out.
I just received my letter from Paramedic School confirming my interview. I’ll be facing the board on Thursday, the 28th at 4pm. This is the last hurdle to jump. If I do well in the orals, I’ll be in the Fall ’09 class. I’m really excited, but at the same time dreading another year of classes and clinicals. I know that I’ll feel better once it starts, but right now the thought of it is a little daunting.
The boot camp routine is getting easier. Waking up at 4:45, having a quick bite to eat and then driving to meet the rest of the recruits has become a habit that gets easier every morning. I’ve always been slow to warm up and I find myself silently cursing the instructor for the first 25 minutes. After that I’m totally warmed up and rockin’. Although, I must admit that a nonstop set of jumping jacks, pushups and crunches does kind of suck. I’ve lost about 10 pounds. I think that’s the workouts coupled with drastic changes in my eating habits. I’m working it. It’s hard, but anything that is worthwhile usually is.
Other than that, all is good. I hope all of you are well, taking care of yourself and finding some time to enjoy family and friends. That’s the real important stuff.
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