Rules For Riders (EMT/Medic Students, Ride-Alongs etc.)

Eventually you will be required to do some ride time with a department. This is an incredible opportunity for you to impress a potential future department. Here are some simple rules to follow to ensure you make a great impression!

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[guido]

EMT Students take this video to heart. Because 3 of students at the college EMT class couldn't behave as instructed, the ride along program we have had with a local fire department was canceled in the middle of the quarter. One of these students made poor remarks to the crew and was immediately sent away. This ruined a great opportunity for their classmates.

[noahmocettini]

Just passed my NREMT. Ride alongs were tough but very preparing and they literally gave a full exposure on what to expect. Sitting in the back of the rig for hours, the stuffiness, barely enough time to eat, not always the friendliest crew members, and yes having to listen to the kitchen table banter. I want to get into fire, but will gain experience on the EMS side. It will be tough but rewarding

[thebatbros]

I forgot to shave one time in emt school and the captain made me shave. Never been so embarrassed but I’ll never make that mistake again

[sydneygordon]

I'm so happy this came up in my youtube suggestions! Im an EMT student and start ride alongs next week and I'm so nervous! Thank you for all the information it answered a lot of the questions I had!

[siegethelore]

I'm still an EMT student. However, I already finished all my ambulance rotations, I enjoyed them a ton. However.. these other comments are scaring me. My goal going into it was to blend in and learn as much passive knowledge as possible. I didn't want to ever pretend like I was one of the guys. But I also wasn't the awkward student in the corner. I talked and joked around with the fire crews (city ambulance assigned to a station). I made sure I was helpful. When cleaning time came around, I cleaned so well and detailed they were making jokes about me cleaning better than the new guys lol. I was with 3 different fire shifts throughout the whole thing. The first crew were younger guys and we got along really well. They even brought up (not by me haha) that I was cool, and they would be glad to work with me. They were awesome guys.
Second shift were older folks. Still awesome, it was a bit scary at first because they ignored me essentially (complete different from the first shift). It wasn't until later in the day that we started talking and stuff. We ended that shift comfortable with each other. I had a really deep conversation with one of them. It lasted over an hour and a half. He even hugged after that, really great "bonding" experience. Third crew was rough, they were cleary very experienced Firemen. I was instantly treated like the pee on student, shook me a little because they treated me completely different than the other shifts. We got along in the end but it wasn't the same as the others (which I'm fine with).
I'm just really scared I over stepped my bounds with everybody. They may have just been trying to be nice. And that makes me really uncomfortable. I really won't know I guess...

[SeanStewart]

Been watching your videos for a while now. Started volunteering at my local FD last year and now currently in EMT school. Your advice and tips have been great. It’s a shame you don’t post as much these days but I get it. Life gets busy. Thanks for all the free advice you have shared.

[chrismdh]

Thank you. I have my first one tomorrow.

[theepsfilms]

As someone who has recently gone through EMT school I couldn’t agree more and am glad my school made it clear to represent them well and to take the time people at the station give you seriously because they are giving you an opportunity and don’t be the reason they might turn down future students

[michaelfernandez]

Doing my first ride along tomorrow and i’m nervous as hell, but this video has definitely helped me calm those nerves

[ouz]

Thanks for the tips! I’m in the next step of the hiring process for part time at my local department. I got a ride along tomorrow 👍🏻.

[hlsvalhalla]

Got my first ride out this Saturday, my nerves are up but I’m fairly confident in my skills. Thank for the advice! Will definitely be back to check out some other videos.

[michaelgillispie]

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos! Thank you! Also how accurate the information Spot Please keep up the Great

[peterodriscoll]

Super helpful video! I'm starting my EMT class in a few weeks, and I'm going to make sure to implement these tips.

[johnellard]

Very useful. It is VERY good advice for the corporate world with some tweeking . Good Job Thumbs up.

[itsmeeemspeee]

I’m nervous af lol 15 hour ride along coming up. First of 4

[bikeman]

Hello I am an explorer for Las Vegas do u think you could make a video about what u should do as an explorer on a ride along for the new people or people that are going on there first ride along as an explorer thank you

[clintonjames]

Just passed my CPAT. Failed my first attempt but made 9:22 on my second!

[shelbywagenmaker]

I'm actually nervous about the fitness test. I definitely will not be able to cheat my way around anything

[stevemarquez]

The basic rule is show up and shut up. Bring some kind of dessert. Most crews will welcome you and engage. Never forget you are a guest and every station has it's own flow and vibe. Interns need to focus on what they are there for and it is not chill time or recliner time.

[AllMihtykid]

I will be going to school for EMS this fall I appreciate this video do u have a video on how to become a firefighter EMT?