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Not sure if posting this question will step on any toes, so my apologies if it does. I am an EMT whose currently researching the possibility of moving laterally from the back of one of my ambulances to the ER-- I work full time for a private EMS company, and part time for a 911 service. I love...

So expect every 8hr to turn into a triple....?

This might sound like a really stupid question, but for my first shift I am unsure what to expect. I had my orientation where I was shown the miscellaneous software, and given all my access codes and stuff. But apparently that's it for training-- my first shift will apparently be 'to the...

I inquired with Brewster not too long ago, and apparently they're not hiring at the moment-- although Ill definitely keep my eyes on them. I did hear that they're coming to RI... Yes most of it is done by fire departments-- most of the smaller departments hire per diem EMTs to augment a single...

Very well could be! I know we're not supposed to drive the Engines till 21... As for the dead/alive bit, perhaps our SOGs/SOPs are different... ours have us attempt resuscitation on site, and then its load-go-and-screw-to-hospital, with extra manpower.. AND for whatever reason, 90% of our...

Its funny though, that the 911 department I do per diem for doesn't require the 21 bit. I mean driving lights and sirens with a code in the back, is slightly more dangerous than doing dialysis runs, no?

I am new on here in terms of posting, but I've been lurking the forums since I started Basic school. **EDIT: Apparently this isn't my first post... whoops! I asked something similar back in July, but never really got much response. Anyway, I was wondering if anybody had the 'insider scoop' on...

Hello, Admittedly this is going to be my first post (and actually the reason I created an account). Anyway I am a university student (second year) and a new RI basic. Anyway I am looking at part-time employment on some of the local private ambulances, and I was wondering if anyone else has...