Where can an EMT-B get a job in Georgia?

[rsbowser]

I just went through a Wilderness EMT course through WMI/NOLS in Lander Wyoming. I passed my NREMT exam and am now on my way back home to Atlanta Georgia to go look for a job. What am I looking at job-wise in Georgia for an EMT-B? I'd appreciate your help =].

 

[MedicBender]

Last I checked you must be an EMT-I or P to work on an ambulance in GA. There are very few, if any places that utilize basics.

 

[MrJones]

Last I checked you must be an EMT-I or P to work on an ambulance in GA. There are very few, if any places that utilize basics.

I believe that most fire departments in GA expect/require their fire fighters to be EMT-B in order to serve as First Responders. I could be mis-remembering that, though.

 

[emt11]

I believe that most fire departments in GA expect/require their fire fighters to be EMT-B in order to serve as First Responders. I could be mis-remembering that, though.

Halfway right on that. Georgia is one of those states that does not "offically" recognize EMT-B, though they will issue you a license as such. As far as the FD's, all depts. have their own policy. Such example, Cobb County Fire requires EMT-I and it done by the Dept itself after 3 months of Fire school you do 3 months of EMT school then your assigned your station. Cobb Fire is a ALS non transporting dept. Then you go one county over and the FD only requires a EMR class thats done by the dept and they dont have to take NR. Granted they do have medics on the dept but they are a BLS non transporting dept.On the flip side of it. You will be hard pressed to find a job as a Basic.

Having known some people that's in your shoes, having a Basic license in GA. Your best bet for a job would be on a non-emergency truck. Try United Medical Response or Metro Atlanta Ambulance with their non-emergency divison.

Knowing what part of the state you live in will help though.

 

[MrJones]

Halfway right on that. Georgia is one of those states that does not "offically" recognize EMT-B, though they will issue you a license as such. As far as the FD's, all depts. have their own policy. Such example, Cobb County Fire requires EMT-I and it done by the Dept itself after 3 months of Fire school you do 3 months of EMT school then your assigned your station. Cobb Fire is a ALS non transporting dept. Then you go one county over and the FD only requires a EMR class thats done by the dept and they dont have to take NR. Granted they do have medics on the dept but they are a BLS non transporting dept.On the flip side of it. You will be hard pressed to find a job as a Basic....

Since you're in GA and I'm, well, not, I defer to your more immediate knowledge.

 

[emt11]

Since you're in GA and I'm, well, not, I defer to your more immediate knowledge.

Thank you, but it's really no problem. It answers two things. The OP's and finishes your statement. I know the question has been asked before, "Basic jobs in GA". But I can't recall which threads have the answer the OP is looking for.