Paramedic decision

I received the decision in the mail this week, but only got it today because of being out of town for my brother-in-law's wedding. I was placed on the wait list. This at least tells me that I did well enough in the tests that I didn't fail anything. There were probably close to 75 people who applied, if not more, and there are only 20 spots in the program. I had a few things working against me. I have not gone through the fire academy yet and I have no real world experience. If I am unable to secure a spot from the wait list in the spring, I will be working on the real world experience as well as doing all I can to attend the fire academy in the summer and do more preparation such as, more cardiac rhythms and medications, to help my application for the paramedic program next year. I will let all know if there are any changes.

Paramedic application update

Okay, I called the school back and will be doing my interview and skills test on the 20th. I may have to miss Chris' wedding, but this is an important step in my family's and my future. I have a written test I also need to take before the 15th, so I will be doing that as well. I sure hope I get in the program. The skills test is a tough one. I will have to carry 2 40lb bags down then up a flight of stairs, put them down, then drag a 165lb dummy down and up the stairs. Then I will have to put some nuts and bolts together and do some math problems. I'm tired just thinking about it, but I'm hoping that I won't fail on the dummy part. He's a heavy one. If they do not accept my application, I will know that it is not for lack of trying.