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    Unfair Punishment?

    I agree refreshers aren't that great BUT they are a requirement and knowing that in order to have your license you have to take one suck it up and do it some things in refreshers are needed like going over some updated protocols so that is needed information and that can change patient care.
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    My 2007 Ford Explorer XLT

    Looks good! nice work
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    Littmann scopes

    Look into Kila scopes. I just got one of the 750 cardiology scopes and it is just as good as litt, just a lot cheaper of a price. www.kila.com/
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    How to become an Independent Contracted EMT?

    to be covered for legal issues, which in the world we live in today will eventually happen, you need to have general liability, and personal medical coverage, you will also have to have a business license and a medical resource hospital (medical direction). If not you leave your self open to...
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    Information regarding Volly First Aid

    If you are working under a company you should be okay. If you are freelancing (moonlighting) then be careful. Most times EMT's that freelance are putting their license at risk because they are not working through the agreement their employer has with a medical director, (protocols/online med...
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    Massachuetts test vs NREMT practical and written

    You should be good with what you already know. I did the NREMT first and then the Mass test. Same set-up as far as wording and type of questions except mass only gives you 100 questions and you got to get at least 70 right, NREMT shuts you off once it calculates your percentage level
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    Boston FD LODD today

    My thought's and prayers to the family and friends.
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    NREMT on Saturday - best quick review strategy?

    before my test i used pratice tests and secenarios on EMT b .com. just check your knowledge and don't cram, just revert to what you been taught.
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    Volunteer Agency Recruitment

    I think for the day time you will have to offer some pay whether it be a stipend or hourly wage. Also offer free education and training for those that join. I would say a weekend cookout would with a open house would be good to let those who don't know what we EMT's do and a look into how we...
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