Reasons I didn't become an EMT, ranked

The author, a software engineer, finally obtained his EMT certification in 2024 after years of hesitation due to concerns about time commitment, workplace culture in emergency services, and whether he'd fit in with first responders. He discovered that many of his initial barriers were either manageable or based on unfounded assumptions, and he now has valuable medical skills without needing to work full-time as an ambulance EMT.