From then to now

Growing up, I never considered being a paramedic as none looked like me or shared my faith and I felt like I couldn't relate. But when I was applying to medicine and compared my personal statement to the description of paramedicine, it seemed almost word for word. ‘Emergency medicine’ with a ‘hands-on approach’ won me over and I took the plunge without any of my family or friends knowing. Fast forward a few months, I secured an interview and after some further research, my heart was set on it.

Once we all came to terms with my last-minute 360° decision to become a paramedic, I began the first moments of my future vocation and I knew this path was right for me. While as an 18-year-old, it was more than terrifying to be seen as a figure of trust in a time of need when out on placement, I loved the thrill and constant application of knowledge. I was introduced to the ever-growing scope of prehospital care in the ambulance service and from then on, I made paramedicine my passion.