San Diego County

 

Getting Started

Welcome to FirefighterMedic.com

This site was created to provide a comprehensive guide to all the educational and career resources for the emergency services professional in San Diego County.

  • Just beginning to explore a career in emergency services?
    • FirefighterMedic.com gives you an insiders guide to the education, training, experience,
      and character of an emergency services professional to help you determine if a career in
      this field is right for you. Read our blog for in-depth commentary and check out our
      FAQ’s for more information on the basics of this rewarding profession. If you are interested in becoming a Firefighter, take the time to read through our comprehensive guide here.
  • Have you decided you are ready and need the right training?
    • The educational paths and experiential opportunities leading to your goal of becoming
      an emergency services professional are varied. Firefightermedic.com has covered all the
      career stops- from Explorer through Firefighter/Medic- and provided detailed example
      plans to help you outline your route and reach your career goals.
  • Need help understanding the ins and outs of your new profession?
    • There is a lot more to becoming a Firefighter/Medic than simply attending a
      a set of classes, applying for a job, and showing up to your appointed work.
      As in any field, there are protocols and unwritten rules to abide by. FirefighterMedic.com
      provides ideas, options, and advice to make your career path a success each and every
      step of the way. Our blog is also regularly updated and provides unique insight into the
      world of the Fire and EMS professional.
  • Already on the job and need continuing education?
    • Finding continuing education opportunities can be difficult to locate when you need
      them. Firefightermedic.com is dedicated to regularly
      gathering upcoming dates and sources so you can find all the information here. We’ve
      put everything you need: from Paramedic C.E.’s to Rescue Systems to Wildland
      opportunities into one location. Please visit our section C.E./Advanced Training for
      more details.
  • More useful features of FirefighterMedic.com:
    • Stay informed: By signing up for a FREE account, we’ll keep you informed via email of any job
      openings or training opportunities as they arise.
    • Share and interact: Soon you’ll be able to interact with other aspiring emergency services professionals and those already on the job at our Message Boards. This is a place to embrace the word-of-mouth
      information that is so unique to the Fire and EMS fields.
    • Visit our unique shop and support FirefighterMedic.com: There you’ll find simple gear designed and suited for your needs - all with the distinct FirefighterMedic logo.
    • Check out the Resources page: We’ve taken the time to hand-select local business partners that have something unique to offer the aspiring EMT, Paramedic or Firefighter.