shanederosier
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Has anyone heard of someone with a dui ever getting hired as a emt b before?
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HotelCo
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Yep.
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usafmedic45
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Yup. Just out of curiosity, how high was your BAC?
usafmedic45
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Depends on which "record" you're talking about. If someone runs a criminal background check, it will show up unless it's been expunged. The safe bet is to assume it's going to follow you forever. Personally- speaking as a former supervisor- it's more a sign of exceptionally poor judgment than a liability issue when it comes to driving ambulances (which is what most people on this forum are concerned with). I would never hire someone with any sort of criminal record when the market is flooded with dozens of other non-criminal candidates. Just my two cents.....I'll probably get flamed for saying this but oh well. It needs to be said.
Anjel
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I suggest a defensive driving course (well HotelCo told me, I tell you). There are ones online. I did that because I had a couple points and the interviewer was pretty happy with that.
Sandog
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This is unfortunate that you feel this way, I am sure there are many fine candidates who at one time made a poor choice in judgment, but have since learned and have grown into responsible people. People deserve a second chance, God offers redemption, why can't you?
usafmedic45
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It's not my job.
Aidey
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Honestly, I'm with USAF on that one. If the OP is from an area totally flooded with EMT Bs, it may not be worth it to them when there are plenty of EMTs without a criminal record. Employers are going to want to minimize any potential extra costs, and insuring someone with a DUI likely falls into that category.
bigbaldguy
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Nope but I've heard of someone being elected president of the United States with one
usafmedic45
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....and a coke habit.Nope but I've heard of someone being elected president of the United States with one
Unfortunately yes................
Sandog
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I am not surprised by your response considering many of your previous post, and quite frankly I don't care. Thankfully not all feel as you do, I once had a infraction that left me with a record, but luckily someone gave me a second chance and ever since then I have not betrayed the faith they had in me.
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In my area, if you've had any infraction within the last five years-misdemeanor or otherwise- the county gives you a probationary certification to practice. That means when asked: "is your certification/ license in good standing and free of restrictions" the answer is no it's not. At least you can still get certified to work in the county.
Sandog
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I had a DUI 17 years ago, and since that time, not so much as a parking ticket, but if you go by some on here, I should be banished for life.
slb862
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Worked with an EMT-Basic going to Paramedic school, 2 weeks before he finished, got a DUI, and was not hired on as a Medic with the company he worked with will in school. And he was not allowed to stay on as an EMT-B.
It depends on "who" you work for.
It depends on "who" you work for.
Hockey
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Yup. I had a partner who is now a damn good Paramedic. Got 2. He is also now a supervisor. People learn from their mistakes.
You might face some difficulty though obtaining your license though...
You might face some difficulty though obtaining your license though...
If people learn from their mistakes does that mean he is 2x as smart as someone who only got 1?
Anjel
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DUI's are unacceptable You could kill innocent people.
However, yes people do get hired and learn from their mistakes. But 2 of them? No I would never hire someone with 2. And I understand if it was when they were 21 and they are not 30 or something. But a 21(which I am 21) who just got one doesn't learn that fast. Just my opinion.
However, yes people do get hired and learn from their mistakes. But 2 of them? No I would never hire someone with 2. And I understand if it was when they were 21 and they are not 30 or something. But a 21(which I am 21) who just got one doesn't learn that fast. Just my opinion.
usafmedic45
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It's not that I don't believe people should be allowed to move on with their lives, it's just that I believe that they shouldn't be give a free pass after breaking a law. If you make bad choices because of stupidity, ignorance, laziness, mental defect or whatever else you chalk it up to then you're going to find doors closed. It's one of the great conundrums of society and why we have to educate young people to be so careful in their early years.