Recent content by LHKJohn

I think you have to make it to all the days. If not, I've heard of guys having to wait til the next hiring class to start since they didn't finish orientation. Sent from my DROID X2

Pretty much this. Paperwork, equipment training, policies and procedures, meet and greet with management. Sent from my DROID X2

The interview questions were exactly what I posted, but then again it was with Orange County, not Riverside, so take it with a grain of salt. Again, good luck!

They called me for an interview and the first thing they did when I got there was give me a written test. They score it on the spot and let you go over it. NREMT-type questions, pretty easy. Make sure you check it, because they actually made some mistakes correcting mine. No lift test, just a...

For CRA you first take a written test and if you pass they give you an interview on the spot. Pass the interview and they should tell you whether or not they are going to offer you a position within a day or two. I got hired by them, but I chose to go with another company. Some of the...

Old, but interesting thread. Fellow martial artist here. Been training in Muay Thai and Boxing for about 15 years or so and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 7 years. Fought in a bunch of amateur boxing and MT fights and Still compete in BJJ tournaments quite regularly. I'm not into the whole "my martial...

Well you can always call them and ask what the status of your drug test is. They told you 3-5 days and the 5 days isn't up yet, so I wouldn't sweat it yet unless you dont think you passed. A company doesn't usually send you to take a drug test that they have to pay for unless they plan on hiring...

This. I would work on getting your EMT then Paramedic first if that is truly what you want to do. When you get a job on an ambulance, you can take a Fire Science class here and there if you want. I did the total opposite and feel like I wasted so much time, because there are far more Fire...

I would really try and get into Saddleback College's program if I were you, even if you have to try and add it or wait for Fall semester. I really learned a lot there and had a pretty easy time passing the National Registry. If you want to give yourself a better chance to get in, take any Summer...

I wore sweatpants and a t-shirt, though I saw some people wearing dress shirt and ties. I was thinking about it and the directions stated that following directions is extremely important, so I wasn't sure how to interpret that. The physical test just required lifting a 130lb weight a few times...

Usually, they are on a critical care floor like ICU, CCU, etc. and all you do all day is monitor EKG screens all day and look out for disrhythmias and also answer phone calls. Have you taken an EKG and medical terminology class already? They usually require those unless they plan on training...

Thanks for the reply! While your assessment of the situation sounds much like the very own argument I have with myself about it, I still wonder if it would be beneficial for me to go that route. Every paramedic school Ive looked into in my general area requires at least 1 year "Experience"...

Whats up guys/girls? Long time lurker here.:ph34r: Maybe some of you guys are in or have been in the same position as me and could help me out with some advice. Originally I, like I'm sure some of you have, took EMT just to have and use to take more Firefighter exams. And like some of you...