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yeah.. becoming a TE isn't a big worry for me... I have established 2 in the past.... but figuring out all of the paperwork stuff, etc.. on a new business has me a bit confused. The state IS pushing Core stuff at the P level and above, but I really think that they'll be leaving B Levels and...

From anyone who has started a small business. Specifically a small training business. Some collegues and I are planning to start a small business, and I'm looking for someone who has already "done it" to advise and mentor us. Let me know if you can help! Thanks in advance! Jo

Hey CP... I know you from "the other site" as well.... I hate to see you stop adding input to this site. Keep your chin up... look for work elsewhere, and when you least expect it things will work out for you in EMS.... I always say that I NEVER get offered jobs unless I just started a new...

I quit cold turkey.... was taking the CPR Instructor class, and the IT, who is someone that I admire and respect greatly, reminded me how bad it was for me... about 2 weeks later I did a PFT, and was living with the total lung capacity of one lung (I also have asthma)... the choice was pretty...

Welcome aboard.... enjoy the commaraderie here.

Do what you love and love what you do... $$$ isn't everything, although it is a nice cushion.

I don't think I'd tell them that you have a hard time letting things go.... and I agree, they hear the "Perfectionist" line a bazillion times. Public Safety folks are by and large Type A personalities, so yeah... perfectionism is a given. Good luck to you though!

418.... lots of small swings... but couldn't get past level one.

Congratulations Soonie.... See, the Missouri system isn't ALL bad :lol: ! Get to studying.. and if you have any questions, by all means.. ASK!

Happy EMS Week to my EMS family!

I have to agree 100% with ffemt8978.... I'm sorry that you've had so many problems with the "Bubba's" out there, but I assure you that they are in the minority.... I too have great respect for all of the PARAmedics that I work with, whether they are my favorite people outside of work really...

No such thing as "just" a volunteer... you're still providing an important service... sometimes it's even more enjoyable than the "real" job!

In Missouri there are usually a State Evaluator (sometimes 2), a patient, and if not a second evaluator a MEMSA "helper".... you're not totally on your own, but you do have to tell your "helper" what you want them to do.

Yep..that's how we do it in Missouri as well ColoradoEMT... no partner, you're always "blind".

I saw the story yesterday.... so sorry for your loss. All of your EMS family here is keeping you and your EMS family there, in our hearts and thoughts.

I'll give you the same advice I give my students... 1. Read the question 2. Read it again (sometimes our eyes skip those all so important words like "except" or "always".) 3. close your eyes, and think of the answer 4. (open your eyes) Read the choices 5. Find the choice that is...

First EMS "job" was as a volunteer..... and basically I just signed up and they took me. First paying job was as an Instructor, and I worked my Arse off to get it... lots of proving had to be done.

Welcome to the site.... Join in on the discussion.

I had been gone for a while also... and when I returned, the first thing I noticed?!? Yep.. Chimpie's chimp... Too funny!

Well... here's the best way to explain how it was for me... here I am, 17 years later, and I still remember the color of the oncoming car, and the make and model of the vehicles involved. I can see the little boy's face like it was yesterday. Do I have bad dreams about it... nah... but no one...