New member!

[EMS_Cadet]

Hey everyone!

Well, I figure it's finally time that I get up enough "nerve" to formally introduce myself to everyone. My name is Brendan and I'm a 15 year old male. I currently live in the great state of North Carolina. More specifically, I live in Wake County NC and currently volunteer as a Cadet/Explorer with Eastern Wake EMS Inc. I became a Cadet right before my 14th birthday, but I didn't finish all my requirements for participation (CPR Card, BBP training, HIPPA training etc.) until the summer of 05'. I have now logged over 400 hours of actual "ride-time" (on an ALS truck). I have always been interested in emergency medicine throughout my life. Though, I don't know if you can still call it an interest anymore, you might be better off addressing it by a "calling" :p . I love to learn and observe anything medical related, especially when it comes to emergency medicine. I'm so glad I found this forum because it looks like a great place to learn and ask questions! I probably won't post much, since I'm not "certified" or anything, but I feel a need to reply/create a topic, then I will. Thanks to everyone for making such a great community and I look forward torwards expanding my mind!

Thanks,
Brendan
EMS_Cadet

[southpawmedic]

Welcome Brendan! Please feel free to ask anything you need an answer to. These people here are the best on the internet and stand ready for you.
again..welcome!

[IAMedic]

Welcome, what makes you interested in EMS??

[BFD Medic424]

Welcome to the family, be sure to post as much as you like!:jig:

[emsgirl]

Brendan's Here! Brendans here!

Hey there welcome to the family.

[Baker3634]

Welcome Bro, Told you I'd come through for you!

[DaSharkie]

Welcome. Do not be thrown off by our forwardness and the way we act.

Nice to see ya, stay educated and motivated. Of course in a few years when you become an EMT you will have to change that screen name of yours. ;)

[EMS_Cadet]

Welcome, what makes you interested in EMS??

I really don't know "exactly" what got me first interested in the medical field. I have always had an "attraction" to the medical field ever since I remember. For me, it really wasn't about the money you made or the abbreviation after your name (M.D, EMT-P etc.) , it was all about helping people. I remember my parents giving me those "pretend doctor sets" about once a month. I would run the house with my pretend syringe stabbing my parents and thinking that I just "magically cured them of some terrible illness". I used to live in a small town (population of about 4 thousand) that was about 70% elderly people. I lived in that small time for about 9 years and during that time I learned many many things that will eventually help me advance my medical career. When I first moved to Benson (the small town) I could not get over the fact that there were so many older people, but as I grew in age and maturity, I became very fond of the "older generation". I liked the older generation for two profound reasons: 1). They had alot of knowledge of things that I didn't know. 2). They were always willing to accept my "help". When I was ten years old, I started going around to my neighbours houses (once or twice a day) and asking them if they needed any "help". It didn't matter what they needed help with. These are some of the things that I remember doing (off the top of my head): Vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, painting, raking leaves and washing cars. I would help my neighbours anyway I possibly could (within reason). I clearly remember the one neighbour that I bonded with very closely. Mrs. Haney was the nicest lady that you would ever meet in your life. She was like a grandmother to me! I would bring in her paper everyday and ask if she needed any help. Most times, she never needed any major help, just minor things like vacuuming. Mrs. Haney was married. Well one day, her life changed forever. Her husband died in his sleep. It shocked Mrs. Haney and my family as well! The death of Mr. Haney bothered me, but it also opened up an opportunity for me to "help Mrs. Haney more". Well, to sum up a long story, I kept on helping her everyday. As I grew older, I began helping people all over my town. I was known around town by two very distant things: 1). My willingness to help people. 2). Chasing ambulances! Yes, you heard that correct, I began to chase ambulances when I was 12 years old. (Don't you just hate those annoying bystanders that are like vicious reporters trying to extract information? :p) Well, right before my 13th birthday, Mrs. Haney entered into a skilled nursing facility because of walking problems. Did I stop visiting Mrs. Haney just because she was in a "home"? Not at all! I pressed on! :D Well, Mrs. Haney did not survive the "nursing home" lifestyle very long. She died one Sunday morning. I will never forget that day as long as I live. I attended the funeral with my family, and got to speak with Mrs. Haney's daughter after the funeral. The daughter told me, "My mother always loved you to death. She said there was something about you that she couldn't explain. Something almost unreal. She used to call me all the time singing your praises. My mother loved you like a child and she said that you were the most understanding, compassionate, gracious, caring and uplifting young man she had ever met. Brendan, thank you for all your assistance!" When she said that I just gave her a hug and said, "It's a gift". To this day, I still believe that my qualities are all "gifts". Well, my interest in the medical field kept "budding". Right after my 13th birthday I took my first of many CPR classes. I really enjoyed the class and was amazed my the human body! I passed the class with a perfect score on my final test (not trying to "boast" or anything!). I clearly remember the day that I witnessed my first real "emergency". I was in the car with my mom when we came upon a stopped vehicle in the road (there was another car in front of us). As we got closer to the car, I recognized that the driver was slumped over the steering wheel appearing to be unconscious. The car in front of us stopped and two ladies got out, but my mom pulled around the car in front of us and parked. One women went to the passenger door, opened it and the driver's limp body fell out on the ground! Well, immediately, I told my mom that there was a true emergency and since I was CPR certified, I should go over and lend some assistance. Well, that was like trying to talk to a tree. My mom would not let me get out of the car. Well, the other women ran into a nearby gas station, called 911 and asked for some assistance. I remember seeing this like 300lbs. Pepsi guy running towards this "emergency". He talked to the driver's passengers and found out that the women started coughing and grasping at her throat before she became unconscious. The Pepsi man recognized that the women was more then likely choking. After lifting this unconscious women off the ground and doing the Heimlich maneuver several times, he got the piece out of her airway. By this time, an on duty PD officer was standing there in a complete "fog". (That's just unacceptable to me. I think on duty PD officers should know at least CPR). EMS arrived about a minute later, and took the women off. From what I heard, the women survived! As I was watching the "emergency" unfold, I felt this indescribable urge to help this "sick" person. Even though I never assisted that women, to this day, I wish I would have at least provided some traffic control :p . For most of my childhood, I dreamed of becoming a doctor, but my goals have changed recently. Currently, I would like to become a Paramedic, then possibly attend Physician Assistant School with a residency in EM. All the Paramedics that I ride with say that I'm always willing to learn and accept the fact I don't "know-it-all", that I'm full of grace and compassion, and truly love EMS. I have also had Medics and actual ER nurses tell me I should go into geriatrics! (never know...Maybe I will someday :p)

Well, I think I have typed a "little" much....:D

If you have any questions for me, please post or PM me....

I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you!

Thanks,
Brendan
EMS_Cadet

[smurfe]

WOW, that was one long paragraph :rotflmao: Anyway, welcome to FOOPS. I hope you can get some more of your explorer friends here and get the Cadet area hopping. Feel free to ask all the questions you need. Learning is part of the fun.

Smurfe:beer:

[IAMedic]

Very nice story and I am glad that you have chosen this profession. We need some new blood with caring and compassion to help us out. So many times people get old and crickety and sometimes don't empathize with their patients. I am always preaching empathy...I am not sympathetic, but I am empathetic. Your patients are meeting you in one of the worst times of their life, the least you can do is try to make it a little more fun and try to put a smile on their face...especially because it very well may be the last they see...Congrats and again, welcome to the boards!!

[Miker]

Welcome, Brendan :wave:

[BHFD121]

Wow, Brendan! That was a great explanation to your interest! You seem to have a passion, go with it! ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT! Good luck in all your classes!

Shelby

[mcaldwell]

WOW, that was one long paragraph :rotflmao:
Smurfe:beer:

We'll work on phrasing and punctuation next week. :hehe:

Anyway, Welcome aboard! :dazzle:

[smurfe]

We'll work on phrasing and punctuation next week. :hehe:

Anyway, Welcome aboard! :dazzle:

LOL, yeah, I hear ya.

Smurfe:lol:

[RescueYou42]

WOW, that was one long paragraph

We'll work on phrasing and punctuation next week

Hey now! They can't all be perfect. After all, we have Smurfe here. :rotflmao:

PS: Welcome aboard.

[emtp2031]

Welcome Brenden to this crazy FOOPs family!!!!!! :jig: :jig:

[WELLAGEDEMT]

15, that's the age I started dr----, Crap, I can't remember what I was going to say. We welcome you to the site and hope you stay in the EMS field for a long time. We hope to expand your knowledge, not your waist as a lot of us have expanded. Seat belt extenders and all. :lol:

[volparamedic]

Welcome!!! Post away...the dumbest question you ask is the one you don't. Jump in a learn!!!!

[Baker3634]

Hey now! They can't all be perfect. After all, we have Smurfe here. :rotflmao:

PS: Welcome aboard.

:D :rotflmao: Sorry Steve, but Koledo got you pretty good here :D :rotflmao:

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

[cvfd_emt]

Brendan! We meet again. Haha. Welcome to Foops. Enjoy your stay....! Hehe. Good Lord, you could have only spent... what.. one, two minutes TOPS on that post:hehe: ... just kidding!

Happy posting!

Grace

[EMS_Cadet]

Brendan! We meet again. Haha. Welcome to Foops. Enjoy your stay....! Hehe. Good Lord, you could have only spent... what.. one, two minutes TOPS on that post:hehe: ... just kidding!

Happy posting!

Grace

Ahhh! I feel honored!

:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

Thanks Grace!

[Fox]

Hay everyone,
My name is Natash Palmer, I am a homeschooler and a Cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. I am 15 and whant to be a Paramedic and aTrauma Helicopter pilot. My hobbies are, playing outside, skateboarding, watching paramedics and trauma on tv. :)

Cadet Palmer

[smurfe]

Welcome Cadet Palmer. Glad you are here.

Smurfe :wave:

[BFD Medic424]

Welcome aborad.:D

[Baker3634]

Welcome Cadet Palmer,

Another Flight Trauma person in the making eh? That's my goal as well, Flight Trauma Nurse, after I get through Nursing School. Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!

~Bruce

[emsgirl]

Hay everyone,
My name is Natash Palmer, I am a homeschooler and a Cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. I am 15 and whant to be a Paramedic and aTrauma Helicopter pilot. My hobbies are, playing outside, skateboarding, watching paramedics and trauma on tv. :)

Cadet Palmer


Yeah a homeschooler!!!! I am so happy! I am a homeschool graduate. Welcome to Foopsland.

[DaSharkie]

Hey Fox, nice to see ya.

I was in the CAP many moons ago. I achieved my Mitchell Award and entered the Marine Corps prior to being able to achieve the Earhart. The CAP and The Corps made me a pretty well-rounded adult and those experiences that you have in the CAP will benefit you quite a bit in your life in terms of discipline, team-work, and multi-tasking. I wish you well.

Don't stop learning though. The military is a good place for you start with your aviation training. If you want the whirly birds, I recommend any of them to learn the principles of flight. The Marines will teach you to push your aircraft to the limits (yes we allow women to fly our combat aircraft. There is a writeup in this month's Leatherneck of a female Marine Captain who flies AH-1W Super Cobras in Iraq right now.)

I love the Coast Guard too. Flying IFR and VFR in all types of weather in a Dolphin - which a lot of flight services fly will serve you well.

The Army would be cool for you, but they only fly Blackhawks and I am old-fashioned, I like the old UH-1 Hueys. Of course, The Corps still flies them too.


Home schooling is good too. I hope that you remain well-rounded and do well. Never give up on your dreams. My wife won't let me learn to fly helicopters so I guess I will have to live my life through you (vicariously of course.)

Take care.

[Fox]

Hay everyone,
I just want to say thankyou for having me, and I read all your post that you wrot them, they sound great and its a pleasure being here:) :) One more thing, when it comes to Paramedics and the other guys, Let me tell you, I love them to death even the Trauma helicopter ones, because thats one of my biggest dream is to become a helicopter pilot,and I worry alot because since i wear glasses, I have that feeling wear I can't become one and that makes me kind of mad. But there isn't anything I can do about it and I have to live by what they say:wave:
Fox/Cadet Palmer

[DaSharkie]

Don't let your eyesight get you down. It may knock out military flying, but it won't knock out civilian flying for you.

Trust me, I am blind as a freaking bat and I too was heartbroken the day I learned that could never even have a shot of flying in the service.

[IAMedic]

Welcome Aboard!!

[Baker3634]

I wear contacts for my eyesight and also had to have corrective eye surgery to repair some damage and well things look great now. Never give up Fox. Always keep those goal in your mind, cause you never know what will happen!

~Bruce

[Fox]

Yep. Thats true. All I can do is pray and see what happens one day:)

[WELLAGEDEMT]

Don't let your eyesight get you down. It may knock out military flying, but it won't knock out civilian flying for you.

Trust me, I am blind as a freaking bat and I too was heartbroken the day I learned that could never even have a shot of flying in the service.

I waited a while to respond to this one, but noone picked up on it. "BLIND AS A FREAKING BAT" So they gave you a rifle and turned you into a Marine!!! Isn't that kind of oxymoronish? I'm only joking!!!:lol:

[Vorick]

...silently locks and loads...

[DaSharkie]

I waited a while to respond to this one, but noone picked up on it. "BLIND AS A FREAKING BAT" So they gave you a rifle and turned you into a Marine!!! Isn't that kind of oxymoronish? I'm only joking!!!:lol:

They did give me a rifle after properly equiping me with:

Glasses, Birth Control. 1 each.

On the contrary, they turned me into a man. Let us not forget that the most deadly weapon in the world is Marine and their rifle. (blind or otherwise.)

[Maxyboyjr]

I am an EMT cadet and an officer in a local Explorer post and was reading some posts about my program when i discovered this place. I think its pretty awesome. A few of my closest friends are cadets, EMT's or Firefighters, and as many conversations as i have about everything and anything EMS, i can't say no to more. So i thought i'd say thanks to the creators and hi to everyone else and i'm looking forward to reading and saying more.

[BFD Medic424]

Welcome to "our own little world":D

[EMS_Cadet]

I am an EMT cadet and an officer in a local Explorer post and was reading some posts about my program when i discovered this place. I think its pretty awesome. A few of my closest friends are cadets, EMT's or Firefighters, and as many conversations as i have about everything and anything EMS, i can't say no to more. So i thought i'd say thanks to the creators and hi to everyone else and i'm looking forward to reading and saying more.

Welcome aboard!

[DaSharkie]

Welcome young grasshopper.

"Lot to learn you have." You aren't from Iowa are ya? :D

[Maxyboyjr]

No i'm not from iowa, i'm born and raised a "massachusettsian." And yup, i deffinately agree i have a lot to learn, but i'm looking forward to it.

[Baker3634]

I am an EMT cadet and an officer in a local Explorer post and was reading some posts about my program when i discovered this place. I think its pretty awesome. A few of my closest friends are cadets, EMT's or Firefighters, and as many conversations as i have about everything and anything EMS, i can't say no to more. So i thought i'd say thanks to the creators and hi to everyone else and i'm looking forward to reading and saying more.

I'm the Brain Child of The Explorers And Cadets Forum... You can thant Smurfe for the rest!

[DaSharkie]

No i'm not from iowa, i'm born and raised a "massachusettsian." And yup, i deffinately agree i have a lot to learn, but i'm looking forward to it.

Oh, please don't think that I was insulting you. I was just being my typical smart alecky self. Don't hold it against me.

We are from the same neck of the woods too. That gives you a plus. ;)

[RescueYou42]

We are from the same neck of the woods too. That gives you a plus. ;)

Do you really want to admit to being from the Communist State of Massholes? ;) Err, rather, the Commonwealth of Massachusettes?

[DaSharkie]

Do you really want to admit to being from the Communist State of Massholes? ;) Err, rather, the Commonwealth of Massachusettes?

Yeah, this from the guy from Vermont. ;) You all elected an avowed Socialist a few years ago.

I have since vacated, and vowed to never move back to, the People's Republik of Taxachusetts. I have told my wife as much. New Hampshire is fine, but no other state North of the Mason Dixon on the East Coast. Ever!!!!

I have to admit to the truth, but I must do so with some personal pride since I must show others that you can leave the state and survive. Alas, Massachusetts has lost population every year for the past three - one of only 3 states last year to do so. The flaming libs up there are going nutty over it too. I love it.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled new recruit indoctrination.....er......um.....I mean welcoming. :D

[BHFD121]

Welcome to all the new members! I hope that you find this site as informational and humorus as I do! Naw...really...I have FOoPS withdrawls...almost like my Starbucks ones...lol!

Shelby

[Baker3634]

Welcome to all the new members! I hope that you find this site as informational and humorus as I do! Naw...really...I have FOoPS withdrawls...almost like my Starbucks ones...lol!

Shelby

Amen to that Shelby! LOL!

[EMS_Cadet]

Welcome to all the new members! I hope that you find this site as informational and humorus as I do! Naw...really...I have FOoPS withdrawls...almost like my Starbucks ones...lol!

Shelby

Did you just mention Starbucks?

:wow:

*grabs coat and runs to Starbucks*

I'm a Starbucks addict....

Maybe I should start a support group? Starbucks Anonymous!!!

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[Baker3634]

Did you just mention Starbucks?

:wow:

*grabs coat and runs to Starbucks*

I'm a Starbucks addict....

Maybe I should start a support group? Starbucks Anonymous!!!

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Start one on myspace man LOL

[EMS_Cadet]

Start one on myspace man LOL

Hmmmm.....That sounds like a good idea!

[RescueYou42]

Yeah, this from the guy from Vermont.

Nothin ever said I want to live here. I'm kind of tied down now... :(

[DaSharkie]

Nothin ever said I want to live here. I'm kind of tied down now... :(

Oh that is even better brother. You are stuck and you can't leave. You have Howard Dean and Patrick Leahy. Not quite as bad as Teddy, Kerry, and the rest of the flaming Liberals from the People's Republik.

[RescueYou42]

Oh that is even better brother. You are stuck and you can't leave. You have Howard Dean and Patrick Leahy. Not quite as bad as Teddy, Kerry, and the rest of the flaming Liberals from the People's Republik.

Dean isn't ours. It's just that the bastards in NY won't take him back. ;)

Leahy? He's old. He'll be gone soon enough. :D :hehe:

[BlondiEMT]

Hi Brendan, I just joined FOOPS & I live in western Burke County. I just turned 18, have my EMT-B, and am currently getting on with Burke EMS & the Burke SAR Team. We just held our biannual Western North Carolina Search & Rescue Exercise, but I don't think Wake County was there. :confused:

[dt9615]

Hi guys. I am a new member here as of today. Allow to introduce myself amd tell you a little bit about me. My name is David Trousdale, and I live in South East Texas. As of today (August 8,2007), I have two class meetings left until my EMT-B class is completed. I will sit for National Registry on August 21, 2007. I have been interested in EMS since my time in the Marine Corps, where I had the unfortunate opportunity to save a navy corpsman's life under fire in Somalia from that loveliest of all chest injuries: a sucking chest wound. Of course this was back in the very early 90's and life has had its way of getting in the way for the past 15 years. However, better late than not at all I say. You will see me post every now and then. As for the forwardness (I saw a reply to Brendan's post...lol), I look forward to it. EMS is a family as well as a career. Anyway, Smurfe, thanks for creating this site. Talk to you all later.

[BHFD121]

Welcome DT! I am Shelby, I am a paramedic student (dang it feels good to finally say that, I just started classes yesterday) and I have been in EMS for 4 years and here for just as long...lol. FOOPs is an addiction...lol.

Shelby

[smurfe]

Hi guys. I am a new member here as of today. Allow to introduce myself amd tell you a little bit about me. My name is David Trousdale, and I live in South East Texas. As of today (August 8,2007), I have two class meetings left until my EMT-B class is completed. I will sit for National Registry on August 21, 2007. I have been interested in EMS since my time in the Marine Corps, where I had the unfortunate opportunity to save a navy corpsman's life under fire in Somalia from that loveliest of all chest injuries: a sucking chest wound. Of course this was back in the very early 90's and life has had its way of getting in the way for the past 15 years. However, better late than not at all I say. You will see me post every now and then. As for the forwardness (I saw a reply to Brendan's post...lol), I look forward to it. EMS is a family as well as a career. Anyway, Smurfe, thanks for creating this site. Talk to you all later.

Welcome. We are almost neighbors. I am over in the Baton Rouge area. Glad to have you aboard.

[dt9615]

BH I know what you mean about being able to call yourself a student. June 1, 2007, I was saying the exact same thing about being a Basic student (they say third time is the charm and they are right). My class ends August 14, 2007. Smurfe, yea we are almost neighbors. Thanks, guys, for making me feel welcome.

[WELLAGEDEMT]

Heck Yeah!!! We too are almost neighbors. Northwest Iowa isn't that far away. It's only a matter of a few hours and what's time when you're havin' fun. Welcome to the site "DT" and feel free to expound on whatever strikes your fancy. We're easy to get along with-----------most of the time.

[jenkins emt]

Welcome to the family young one, your new life will begin in just a few short yrs. and it will be fun,hard, and you will be let down. keep pushing on and enjoy the ride of your life.