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I've been scouring the internet for a slim-fit Class A shirt for my ems uniform. I am a rather skinny guy. I want to look sharp always, and how I typically do that is wearing properly fitting clothing. Does there exist anywhere any slim-fit men's duty Class A shirts for EMTs?

I want to purchase a nice 5.11 jacket for when it gets cold, probably the Signature Duty Jacket. http://www.511tactical.com/signature-duty-jacket.html I also want to put patches on the shoulders. However, I work for multiple agencies, so if I put my state patch on the right, what should I...

Haven't joined an agency yet (right out of EMT-B class), but the instructor stressed having a backer as she worked for Acadian and backing up without a spotter was punishable by (up to) being fired.

I'm motivated to become a doctor, but I didn't want to wait to help people. That's my passion, helping people out during one of the worst days of their lives. The experience is priceless.:D

Acadian Ambulance is one of the biggest private companies that service Houston and Austin and much of Texas. Many areas otherwise are primarily serviced by fire departments, especially in smaller towns, but there are many volunteer EMS companies that are unrelated to fire as are there transport...

Although it may very well be Bell's Palsy, assume it is a stroke and per protocol take him either to a stroke center or closer hospital with a CT.

Hey everyone, First post here. I am currently wrapping up training as an emt-basic at the age of 19 before my freshman year of college. I intend to become a doctor and would like a stable medical-oriented job for med school. I want to end up as a paramedic, but I don't want to dive...