Preparing for a shift
What should you do the night before a shift?
Attitude - Think about what you are going to accomplish during your shift. You are there to run calls but there is more to it then that.
What about your physical training (PT)? Are you going to walk, run, lift weights, etc.?
What about your mental training? Fire/EMS journal review, read departmental orders, study for promotion, study OPM's.
What about practical training? Pulling hoselines, assembling a Thumper, SCBA drills.
Hygiene - Do you have all the supplies you need in your shower kit or station locker?
Nutrition - Are you bringing your meals to work or are you going to be in on meals with the rest of the shift and need money for groceries?
Family - Does your family know where you are working and how to get in touch with you other than your cell phone?
Overnight Items - Alarm clock, bedding, pillow, clothes for sleeping.
Any others?
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