r/Firefighting • u/Embarrassed_Sound835 Edit to create your own flair • 1d ago

General Discussion Medic joining a volunteer department - what should I expect? Any tips for new guys?

Hey there. Paramedic here. I have a fitness test at the volly station I'm joining tomorrow. I have very minimal experience working at a fire department. I'm joining to gain more certs and to see if I enjoy the other side of public safety. Any tips on being the new guy? Things that can help me be a good member of my station? The service I'm joining does QRS- but I'm under the impression that I'll be there only paramedic there. Any good ideas for QRS?

I know it's a super broad question. Thanks everyone.

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u/Yurple_RS 1d ago

What's QRS?

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u/Embarrassed_Sound835 Edit to create your own flair 1d ago

Quick response service. Taking a squad car to medical calls and doing some treatment before EMS arrives.

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u/Yurple_RS 1d ago

Gotcha, thanks for the explanation.

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u/Embarrassed_Sound835 Edit to create your own flair 1d ago

No worries!