Recent content by JoshMM

I must work in an unusual state. Both in Mississippi, and here in GA a background check was 100% for any fire dept. Polygraphs are often routine during the process too.

Don't give up man. I know many people who didn't pass it until the 3rd time. One FF I know had to do a refresher. It is definitely a hard test. Just try and remember what the focus of the questions were and study study study for the next attempt. --Josh

There was some repeat stuff from the basic test. Common sense stuff IMO. You really better have a decent understanding of the anatomy. Understand why/how the body reacts like it does (BGL's, vasodilation/vasoconstriction, pneumo's, respiratory issues, etc.). Truly know what the drugs do to...

Well I logged in this morning and I passed. Now for the practicals in a few weeks. I can't wait to be past all of this...and then probably go for Paramedic :P --Josh

Well I just got back from taking my AEMT written test. I was not surprised by many of the questions, but I did mark quite a few that I came back to and thought a little more about my answers. Now comes the hard part of waiting. --Josh

Sorry, I should have stated clearer....Most of the highest paying fire departments in my area have minimum requirements of AEMT just to apply. --Josh

I just moved here from Mississippi as a B. I live in Peachtree City and let me tell you what everyone else has already told you. B doesn't mean a thing here. Its the same thing as EMR/First Responder here. Most places won't even let you apply (Fire Departments) unless you have advanced. I...

I just finished my AEMT class on the 31st here in GA and word to us was its 135 questions regardless. I am getting ready to take a crack at the exam in a few weeks and will then be able to answer your questions :) --Josh

I take it you just experienced this? I can tell you I recently relocated to Georgia from MS and was an EMT. I talked to some good departments in my area and was directed to an already ongoing EMT/AEMT class. They had been in the class since last year, and I jumped in on the last 6-7 weeks...

I know this thread is sort of dead, but I am new so my condolences :). Where I work as a paid firefighter, we only respond to major medical calls where there is a true need to fill the reasonable gap for our county ambulance service to respond. Example: Tone goes out for my engine. 65...

New guy here. Never thought I would be here tbh. Medical stuff was never my thing at all. I was a deputy sheriff for a few years and had no desire. A year ago, I changed careers and became a firefighter. I love it. As I started responding to suicides, accidents, the occasional head torn off...