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    This Might Be Interesting

    I agree that you need the basis of classroom in order to be able to practice in the field... I just found that with my EMT class (11yrs ago) it was about 30% of what I needed and learned the other 70% in the field. Paramedic was a much different story. I attended a very tough program and...
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    Best Boots for a guy with sweaty feet!

    Oh Yeah, I actually am station based on 48hr shifts, no more system status posting! So I actually do lose the boots every chance I get and wear crocs around my station! Thanks again!
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    Best Boots for a guy with sweaty feet!

    Thanks Again for all the input! I've had experience with most of what you guys have mentioned... Ridge AirTac, Magnum, Danner etc. I'm going to try the Under Armor sox and look into the SWAT line. I like Sandbox have acid for sweat so I figure he's gotta have some clue in 140+ temps!!! Thanks!
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    "Which is why EMS will, for the unfortunate foreseeable future, be a low paid trade and not a profession" Think about it... Lawyers make more money than god (thanks to our paying them)... Doctors make almost as much as Lawyers (thanks to our paying them again)... Who keeps someone...
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    EMT; school is a formality, you learn everything you need in the field Paramedic; you're only as good as your EMT partner so treat them (and teach them) well!
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    Well i finally got through..

    San Bernardino? What division are you interviewing with? I was a Paramedic and a Field Supervisor / Paramedic with the Rancho Cucamonga division from 2002 - 2004. Good luck with your interview!
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    Best Boots for a guy with sweaty feet!

    Thanks for the input! I have had lots with the nylon insert sides and tops. Some are better than others, but none are that great. I got away from the all leather a long time ago. I will try the poly pro socks, works with skiing, don't know why I didn't think of it for work too!:blush...
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    Best Boots for a guy with sweaty feet!

    Hey everybody, I'm new here. Wanted input on boots. I've been in the business for 10 yrs and always struggle with finding the right boots. Any ideas. I'm a paramedic with a third service county ambulance in the mountains of colorado so I don't need fire protection. I prefer light weight...
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