Hi all, just a little details about me... Can't remember since what age I have this urge to serve, but nerver commited to the CAF. Currently I am 36 (soon 37), I have a family, work as a full time civy paramedic (in the province of Quebec) and part time (once called volunteer) firefighter for my small home town. I have friends and family members that once served or are currently serving in the CAF. Near my home, there are a few reserve units (infantry, ambulance, logistics and armoured). I am seriously considering joining to finaly satisfy the urge to serve, but also to be part of something big. My question, if I enlist in the reserves, the best bet would be paramedic in the reserves, but on the civy side I am a little burnt out of the whole medical aspect. I was wondering if joinning the armoured reserves would be a good idea ? I would like to learn new skills and to not be always in the same ''domain''. Hope this makes sense, and sorry for the long post. To those who serve or have served, you have my complete respect.
Becoming a reservist need advice please
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While any Reserve Field Ambulance would be happy to have another trained Paramedic, do what you want to do. Years ago there was a Family Physician who was a truck driver in a Reserve Service Battalion. He wanted something different, with less responsibility, and mostly "I always wanted to drive a big green truck.' I also met a Dentist who was about to quit - he hated it. I asked what he wanted to do, and he said 'basically, run through the woods and shoot things' - so I sent him off to see about becoming an Infanteer.
If you take a position because you think it's your only option, you may not last. If its something you really want, you'll be more inclined to stick with it.
If you take a position because you think it's your only option, you may not last. If its something you really want, you'll be more inclined to stick with it.
