:sad:We all know the laws regarding impersonating a police officer. We all know doing such a horrible thing has severe punishment. We all know the severe risks involved dealing with a fake cop. BUT... What about the risks, punishment and laws regarding a fake Paramedic or rescuer? I was wondering what states have laws in place and what your views are regarding what the punishment should be for impersonating a paramedic. Personally, I think there should be laws in place for EVERY state making it illegal to impersonate a Paramedic or rescuer. Believe it or not there are states where it isnt exactly illegal. My state being one of them. There recently was a person who acted as a valid medic and was working for months treating patients, pushing narcs, and taking the overall responsibilities of a medic. The good news (if there is any) is he was an EMT and a very solid one at that. He probably had the knowledge (well I'm giving him the benifit of the doubt) he just didn't have the proper certs. They figured him out because he put in for a transfer and the FD he was going to work with did their own background check. Which brings me to my 3rd question... Do you know how intense your state's background checks are??? :glare: