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Originally Posted by QRQ 30
I am going to give a simple answer. You are going through the training. You are going to learn the SF way or else. If your attitude is that you already know it you may be in for a rough time. My advice would be to shut up and play the cards that are dealt to you. Life will be much more pleasant. If it is a review be glad. If not, learn!!
As a UWO instructor I dreaded getting certified divers into the program. We had to untrain them so we could train them.
That's my opinion and reality may differ but I doubt it.
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Agreed with QRQ 30.
While saving a life is saving a life is saving a life, operating out of an Ambulance or an Engine in the city/burbs is a ar cry from the unforgiving that is down range.
While time is of the essence in both sits, the sense of urgency/importance is far greater in country. A team is already small, lose 1 guy and the op becomes that much more "interesting".
Not to mention, the type of injuries you will treat are very different than what you'd see as an EMT.
Besides, as in everything you learn in the DoD work, it's the no-nonsense stripped down bare essentials version. What you need to make it through and get others there also, and that's the bottom line.
If I were in your situation, I'd go in there with a clear mind, like I didn't have any knowledge of the subjects at hand and learn what they teach me. You can blend what you know and personalize your own style after you've been around a bit and seen some things. Crawl before you run.
In any event, Good Luck!
ST