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I am moving to the New Orleans area next year to be closer to family. I'm an EMT looking to get hired in either 911 or CCT and want to get my paramedic soon as well. I have over 5 years of experience in working CCT and BLS. What are the best companies to work for in the New Orleans area? What...

How strict are they with the certification transfer? He was almost finished with his paramedic certification here in the US- he did all the classes and hospital clinical, he just did not get his internship done in the allotted timeframe. Do you think he could count his training as a paramedic if...

Hi I am from the US and am going to get my masters in New Zealand so my partner and I will both have work visas. We are both EMTs and would like to work for either St. Johns or Wellington Free Ambulance. I am wondering if anyone knows the likelihood of getting hired there? I am potentially...

I'm an EMT interested in working in Belize. I would love to get in contact with you. I have tried contacting the EMS agency there but have not heard back.

Just look at the ambulance companies that operate in the county (area) you are looking to go. Send an email to whatever contact you can find and go from there. They should be pretty accommodating. If not, just try another company. You may also have more luck going with smaller companies, as they...

I'm currently working as an EMT in the US but I would love to work for a year or two in another country as an EMT or equivalent. What English-speaking places recognize a US EMT license? What countries or companies do you recommend? How long is the process to get the license transferred to that...

Do not worry about the skills test, it is VERY easy. The lift test however.... I recommend bringing another set of clothes and working out a lot before the interview.

I had the same thing happen with verihealth. I failed the lift test and they told me to work out and try again. I worked out like crazy for a month then got hired! I was actually glad I had to gain muscle strength because its definitely needed on a lot of the calls especially when running calls...