Testing 1 2 3

I had my oral interview this morning for the EMT gig. I did not do as well as I wanted but I did ok. I expected something completely different and had to radically adjust my thinking once there. Not the end of the world as it is the overall score I’m concerned with however, I could have done better. The physical agility test is this afternoon. I am not worried about it at all as I do the skills required on a very regular basis.

So now I’m home, licking my wounds and having lunch. More later.

***Update***

I made up for sucking ass on the oral interview. I fucking aced the PAT1! Not only that but I was the oldest guy in my group and I had the fastest time. hehehe. The other 3 guys were all in their 20’s. Two were very young and the other was late 20’s. All of us were in pretty good shape. I am so proud of myself! The test consisted of several components. You had to pick up and carry two 35lb bags (70lbs total) and run up 6 flights of stairs (7 floors). At the top, you dropped the bags and dragged a prone dummy 30 feet from one line to the next. After you get the all clear, you grab your two bags and head back down the stairs to the bottom. At the end, you run over and pull a loaded gurney from an ambulance, secure the legs, and then put it back in again. No biggie right? Here’s the catch. You have to do it all under 4 minutes. I had a full minute and 30 seconds to spare from beginning to end!

Admittedly, the hardest part is dragging 70lbs up six flights of stairs. I was chugging along pretty well until that last fraking stairwell between 6-7. My poor quads were screaming for release and more than a little rubbery. I had forgotten to change and wear my tennies and I’m sorta glad now. On the way down, my boots provided a lot of traction as my poor legs were barely under control. I kept saying “feets” don’t fail me now!

Afterwards, I was egging the other guys on and they passed as well.2 The previous group had a bigger guy and from the look on his face I don’t think he made it. So now, I don’t feel quite as bad now knowing I did so good on the PAT. The speed doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things but I am a little competitive. It is a side of me people rarely see.

The best news of all is I’m done jumping thru hurdles. Today was the last set of tests before getting my list assignment. Speaking of the list I discovered out of the 486 (the exact number of applications received) only 386 made it thru to today. Knowing the number of fully trained paramedics who are applying, I’ll be completely stoked if I place anywhere in the top half.

Tomorrow is my Friday. I may have a mini celebration this weekend.

1 Physical agility test.
2 All the testosterone made more than a little horny.

12 thoughts on “Testing 1 2 3”

  1. Well, your line of work you should expect the unexpected, right? The good thing is you are able to adjust your thinking quickly. You will do well because your heart is into it and in the right place.

  3. LOL. Indirectly yes. I don’t think I would have done so well had it not been for the work he has done w/me.

  6. you sad “oral interview” snicker…congrats, man. Sounds like you kicked ass and took names. Too bad we don’t have a video of you in all your physical prowess glory…

  7. Congratulations. I’m sure your ORAL interview went well, I can’t imagine Moby not doing well orally (he he he). I can’t imagine doing the PAT, unless there was a cheesecake and a fridge involved.

  8. Awesome man! My uncle is a retired professional firefighter and used to have to do all sorts of physical tests like that. I know they aren’t a cake walk, so that’s great that you not only passed, but beat the other guys in the group!

  9. Congrats Moby. Hell yes, I know – – – d helped you on this! Rob, the tease. You’ll make the top half, I know it! I think in the end, the ORALS determine if someone is going to mesh with a group.

  10. I am totally worn out just reading. I can’t believe how hard you’ve worked and how diligent you’ve been. Kudos!

Comments are closed.