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    Who else started their career on a SLLLOOOW note?

    I didnt word that correctly... by turning l/s on 2 times, I meant that I'd done 2 calls total. Thats it...
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    Who else started their career on a SLLLOOOW note?

    Oh my gosh, I'm dying here... in the 100ish hours I've worked so far this week and last, I've turned the l/s on TWO TIMES (I work for a 911 service!) Its almost comical at this point... if I'm in the south part of the county, the north part is blowing up the radio. If I go to the north...
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    Reflective Vests on the Highway - 23 CFR 634

    We have them on the trucks, I havent worked a night MVC yet but living in the state of idiot drivers, you can bet your sweet asscheeks that I will be wearing it! Gradyemt, have you met Kaj yet? He is still 3rd riding, I think he finishes orientation week after next.
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    I got a station and a paramedic partner!!!

    Thanks yall! I worked with my paramedic on Friday, I think we're gonna be good together!! PS, yes, I'm working for AMR.
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    Credentials

    BS geography double minor in geology and planning NREMT and GA State EMT-I CPST eventually EMT-P Thats it, I'm boring and lazy!
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    Coffee intake???

    0 coffee, 1-20oz Mt. Dew per day typically and the rest water or sweet tea
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    AMR pre Employement test (questions about it)

    We didnt do that either. From reading this, its amazing how different AMR is from region to region... I've heard that I'm working at the red headed step child division though. I have been very happy with what I've seen so far. I'm sure behind the scenes its different, but from my vision, its...
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    Ring tones!

    I don't know the site but I have Busta Rhymes "Call da ambaaalance" and it makes me giggle everytime my phone rings. I downloaded it directly from the phone
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    AMR pre Employement test (questions about it)

    I just started with them and didnt have any written test. I did have a physical agility test and a pre-employment drug screening. In my orientation class, there were 4 full-time employees and 2 part-time
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    EMT-B pay rate?

    in 08 in metro-Atlanta, GA im finding that a newbie EMT-intermediate makes in the 12-13 range starting out.
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    emt drug test

    are you wondering if it will be hair, blood or urine, or are you wondering what they test for? At my test, it was a witnessed urine test where they lady actually stood in the doorway, looking the opposite direction. Before the test they said something like "have you taken or eaten anything...
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    I got a station and a paramedic partner!!!

    I'm so excited.. I begin my 24/48 schedule on 6/7. I am working for a national company about 12 miles from home. Its both 911 and transport (not much transporting from this station) so I should get lots of experience in both areas pretty quickly. I'm very excited... and green... and scared...
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    Uniforms...

    you might need to find an army/navy kind of store local if you need them by next week... all the ones I've seen online require hemming. To have something hemmed in MY house requires about 4 days at the dry cleaners!!!
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    # of times u say WTF? during ur shift.

    or, when calling into the hospital with report of "CPR in progress" the nurse comes back with "you forgot to give vitals"
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    # of times u say WTF? during ur shift.

    I didnt run it, but there was recently a call over the radio for a horse and buggy without a driver. A. I live in metro-Atlanta. It may be the norm in say PENNSYLVANIA, I dont know that I've ever even seen a horse and buggy in person that wasnt in downtown Atlanta however. B. WTH are...
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    Local/Community EMS Benefits

    the only thing I've found so far is 50% off of Krystal (like White Castle) AKA gut bombs which I wouldnt dare eat while on duty!!!!
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    What do you carry? - The mega thread

    lt. shirt pocket.. money and debit card, pen in the pen slot cell phone on belt lip gloss in right pant pocket, 2 pairs of gloves in left pant pocket shears, pen light and sharpie on right leg pocket
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    Who uses a road safety monitor?

    I know some/all of AMR does, do other companies? What do you think of it???:unsure:
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    Having Trouble Passing NREMT-B - Suggestions?

    good luck! I didnt have many more than that and left feeling completely defeated. I was SHOCKED when I got the "passed" message on nremt.org From my class, there have been 2-mid-70's, 1 passed, 1 failed. 1 that passed in the 130 range. I passed and another guy failed in the upper 70-low...
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    Having Trouble Passing NREMT-B - Suggestions?

    EXACTLY! Rely on your training!! You will do fine!
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