Caf paramedics

[Caf lover]

Hi, im currently doing my studies to become a paramedic while being in the reserve as a armoured soldier. I was wondering how would be the daily life as a paramedic in valcartier? I love being in the field and hate being in a office so would it be better for me to stay as a armoured soldier or will the paramedic trade give me plenty of time in the field ?

 

[medicineman]

My experience is dated, but as a young medic in 1 Fd Ambulance in Calgary, I spent a lot of time doing not medical stuff - fixed sick trucks, did stock checks and supply management/maintained equipment...then occasionally did sick people fixing, especially in the early days. Did some duty at the Base clinic, the odd taskings with other units. Everyone's mileage varies of course .

 

[Caf lover]

So as a paramedic in would still be doing field stuff ? I love the field and hate the office

 

[medicineman]

You could - depends where you get posted...if you're staying Reserve, you'd be working in garrison and field and sometimes in office, especially as you progress in rank, as you're a boss and have to administer people.

 

[Caf lover]

Right now im a reservist as an armour soldier, I finishing my studies to become a paramedic and I was told I could start as a CPL as a paramedic when transferring from reserve to reg force. And also im aiming to go to valcartier