Adnan A's video: 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? MEDICAL SCHOOL RESOURCES I RECOMMEND First Aid: https://amzn.to/2QTNEvQ Boards and Beyond: https://www.boardsbeyond.com/ Pathoma: https://www.pathoma.com/ Sketchy Medical: https://www.sketchymedical.com/ Anki: https://apps.ankiweb.net/ + https://www.reddit.com/r/medicalschoolanki/ Kaplan: https://ww1.kaptest.com/usmle/practice/step-1-qbank First Aid Cases: https://amzn.to/2KGSgTM UWORLD: https://www.uworld.com/step1/step1_qbank.aspx Complete List: https://youtu.be/dxu9gUTeDJQ WORKOUT EQUIPMENT I RECOMMEND: Dumbbells: https://amzn.to/2Ig0fGF Resistance bands: https://amzn.to/2X7KWTP Glute/squat band: https://amzn.to/2Ih3oGk Hip Thrust pad: https://amzn.to/2EeFWW8 Wrist Wraps: https://amzn.to/2X9IPyH Wrist Straps: https://amzn.to/2GOaaky Roller: https://amzn.to/2STdLUS Lifting Belt: https://amzn.to/2EgA2DX Bench: https://amzn.to/2NcmbRE Chalk: https://amzn.to/2Gvz6O2 Sleeves: https://amzn.to/2SScVaT Lifting Shoes: https://amzn.to/2Ih4wd2 MED STUDENT GIFT IDEAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUqN9gqZzaM USEFUL MED SCHOOL GEAR, TOOLS, SUPPLIES, OR GIFTS: Littmann Cl3 stethoscope: https://amzn.to/2LDq70k Littmann Master Cardio: https://amzn.to/2v2mw1v Littmann Cardio iv: https://amzn.to/2AlseAU First is good, last two are more than necessary but extra sensitive DEVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MED SCHOOL: Surface Pro: https://amzn.to/2IZNxZQ iPad Pro : https://amzn.to/2IYDIuX iPad Mini (great to fit in your white coat): https://amzn.to/2WU2B4O iPad Case: https://amzn.to/2IyfGIb Laptop: Pretty much any PC nowadays works, Apple, Microsoft, etc doesn't matter. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS Filming Equipment DSLR: https://amzn.to/2CFeDVr Blurry Background Lens: https://amzn.to/2CGjqpn Portable Cam: https://amzn.to/2RKWZUl Drone: https://amzn.to/2CJuGBz Cheap Tripod: https://amzn.to/2ITega1 Better tripod: https://amzn.to/2CJ4p6o For smooth shots: https://amzn.to/2pQ2t3h CHECK OUT MY SOCIAL MEDIA (all the cool kids do it) Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/AdnansLife/ https://www.ArtByAdnan.com