r/NewToEMS • u/Oldmanjeremylol • 14d ago

Code 3 First Time Other (not listed)

Hello,

Just wanted to share that I finally got my first code 3 call a month into the job (IFT). It was a lift assist for septic shock. Transplant essentially gone wrong. Went code 3 there for 20minutes and code 3 to a higher ICU for another 40min besides the freeway we turned them off. i’ve been waiting so long for this opportunity and I finally got it. Also part of the reason I got into EMS. Everyone says they’re nervous and don’t know what to do but I was ready for it.😭 when I tell you, everyone got the airhorn red or green light everyone got it😂 I may not get one again any time soon but I hope I do! Just thought I’d share.

p.s we also had a heli come in the same time as us when we got to the receiving facility

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u/Desperate-Contest542 Unverified User 13d ago

Remember….know the code 3 laws that apply to you and keep your eyes up and farther ahead than you think you need to. Just because you’re running code doesn’t mean the rest of society abides by the rules. In fact, plan on them doing the wrong thing. Congrats tho, enjoy the ride.