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Of all three emergency response jobs (fire dept, police, and ems), EMS appealed to me the most. I thought about doing police work, but I am not a violent person, and I believe that my passiveness could lead to myself or someone else getting hurt in that career field. My other possible...

Hi, What was the first call you guys had responded to as EMT's?

Oh, I apologize for not searching. I live in North Carolina and want to stay in the area due to my friends and family.

Thanks for the quick response! I have a few more questions: 7) How are hours? (I heard you work for 24 straight hours, do you have a few days off after that?) 8) Is it worth getting a EMT-I certification before seeking employment? Will it increase chances of being hired against other people?

Hi, I have recently turned 16 and have been wondering about what I should do for the rest of my working life. I have always had a thing for the Emergency Response careers (Law enforcement, firefighting, and EMT). However, because of the slim career opportunities nearby in firefighting and a few...