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    How long did you go between getting your certs and landing a job?

    I certified in July of last year, volunteer ever since. I did apply for and got interviewed for one IFT company but they could only offer 1 shift a week at $11/hour. Which would be great, but I was appaled by the state of their units and the commute was quite long for 1 shift a week and...
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    Obtaining BGL

    I am an EMT-B in Maryland, in the western half of the state I can get BGLs, in the eastern half I cannot. I don't know of any other policies that change depending on where you are in the state, but at least in Western Maryland I can do it and do it often.
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    Something I saw that was kinda funny

    I mean if you think about it, If I'm going to have heroine shooters using my bathrooms I'd at least want to give them a chance to do something responsible.
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    Will it get better?

    I'd suggest if it gets too bad confront him in private about it. I wouldn't let it get you so worked up that you want to walk away on the job. Be polite but let him know you won't let him push you around. Worst case scenario he dislikes you, but thats not grounds to fire you. EMS is a team...
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    Butler IFT

    Not good. Why do people not last? Firing, or quitting?
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    what is the funniest thing a patient has ever said or done to u?

    My funniest moment was exactly 1 day after my card came in the mail. It was about 11 PM and we were called to a rundown trailer park on the edge of town (This is how you know the call is going to be good). I arrive on scene in my personal car a little bit after the ambulance. Its a pregnancy...
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    Who was the first......?

    Who thought up adventure theme parks for kids- you know... enticing them to run and scream and play... on asphalt/concrete? And then thought... "HEY GUYS!!! you know what would make this safe? 'NO RUNNING' SIGNS!" >.< May they rot in hell for all the fun and injuries robbed of me in my...
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    Butler IFT

    I'm looking to be hired by Butler's IFT service in Maryland as an EMT-Basic. I'm thrilled because I'm only 18 and a freshman in college. I'm looking for any sort of tips, preferably from employees or former employees, but I'll take anything I can get. And of course I'm looking for any...
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    things you will never live down

    Boy, am I glad I read this, I still haven't gotten a code, and I feel time is very much against me.
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    Information on typical first day on the Job

    Yes, same here on the other end of Maryland, good old MFRI.
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