I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Lodge, a Paramedic and Firefighter with the San Antonio Fire Department where we spoke about what it takes to become a Paramedic and Firefighter, typical day in the life, how Firefighters deal with the heat, and more!
2:06 What does it take to become a Paramedic?
3:15 What does it take to become a Firefighter?
3:35 Testing to become a Firefighter
5:25 Whats inside an ambulance?
6:49 What type of patients do Paramedics take care of?
8:07 What are the typical hours for a Firefighter/Paramedic?
9:10 What do Firefighters do when waiting for a call?
10:49 What Firefighters wear to fight fires?
11:11 What do Firefighters do to combat the heat in their work suits?
11:49: Equipment used to extricate victims & Hydraulic Rescue Tools
12:23 Jaws of Life
14:32 Inside of a Fire Truck
16:15 Bullet proof vest
16:36 Firefighters sleeping area
17:49 Advice for those interested in becoming a Firefighter or Paramedic
How to become a Firefighter?
To study for becoming a firefighter it all depends on what department you are trying to work for. Most major fire departments are civil service and you must take and score well on a civil service test in order to start the process. To prepare for SAFD civil service exam http://fireprep.com/ is a real good site to use.
Each major department civil service exam is different, so it is important to find out what department you want to work for and then find out what type of exams they give.
Books for applying to become a Firefighter?
Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book: http://amzn.to/2khKWxP
Exam Prep: Fire Fighter I and II Exam Prep: http://amzn.to/2iLP1dn
Books to Become A Paramedic:
Nancy Carolina's Emergency Care In The Streets.
McGraw Hill's Paramedic Flashcards: http://amzn.to/2BrdMHj
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