What Type Of Person Thrives In The Emergency Services Industry, According To An Engineer Paramedic At San Ramon Valley Fire
Casey, an Engineer Paramedic, says that those who thrive in the fire service are individuals who "wanna help people," emphasizing the strong sense of community and mutual support within the department. The "great work-life balance," including a "four days on, four days off" schedule, also contributes significantly to professional fulfillment.
Helping People, Teamwork, Resilience, Work-Life Balance, Community Support
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Job Title
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Casey Good
Engineer Paramedic
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
Butte college
N/A
Environmental & Related Sciences
Government & Public Sector
Medical
Worked 20+ Hours in School
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1. Strong sense of wanting to help people
2. Good work-life balance (4 days on, 4 days off)
3. Strong camaraderie and support among colleagues
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in your industry?
People who thrive in this community are those who got into this career for the same reason: to help people. I'd say just about everyone here is thriving, as long as you're still enjoying helping others.
We are treated very well and have great community support. If you show up to work with a positive attitude, it's pretty hard to have a bad day.
We do run some difficult calls, but with ten of us here at the station, we all get each other through it. I truly feel like I can speak for everyone in our department when I say we are all thriving.
We're also living a great work-life balance. The schedule of four days on and four days off is phenomenal.
It's a trade-off, though. During fire season, we have to spend more days at the station to cover for those who leave for fires. But overall, it's a great work-life balance.
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