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Where I work now, we often have police threaten to take someone to jail if they don't go with us to the hospital. Usually intoxication is their only problem and they are ambulatory with no complaints. This keeps us busy with paperwork and puts unneeded stress on the local hospital. It also gives...

I saw recently that the NAEMT is accepting applications to run for officer positions for their election this October. Do you or anyone you know plan on running for a position? Also, (for everyone) what do you think the NAEMT's role should be as EMS tries to progress and grow? What do you think...

Looking to move back to Texas with the wife, and Houston looks like a good place for us to find jobs in our respective fields. If anyone knows about the agencies there I'd love to hear your thoughts. The agencies I've looked at are ETMC in Pasadena, mchd, Harris county esd-1, northwest in...

So I saw a posting n Facebook advertising for an ems instructor course today. This prompted me to google what my state requires in order to be an instructor. The answer? Two years of experience at the level you want to teach and a CPR instructor card. Seriously? Two years, even in a low volume...

After reading here and searching quite a few threads about education and how to enhance your career, I have a few questions regarding my specific situation and the solutions you've found to be successful. I'm a new paramedic who is finishing up orientation and preparing for my first shift...