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Ideally, what career do you either have now or worked in that was exposed to you when you worked as an EMT/Paramedic? No doubt RN's and PA's will be high on this list. Any others? Just curious.

those who got their Basic and eventually went into medic school w/little ems experience: was medic school "do-able" for you? took me almost a year and a half to get a job w/my emt-b cert. as posted previously, doing most exclusively wheelchair transfers. would like to go on to medic school, but...

Hello all, I will be doing the infamous 3 day/24 hr EMT-B refresher course (Oregon) through my employer. Have only worked there for a short-time and have done mostly wheelchair transfers. As my NREMT cert is facing its expiration, I need to take this refresher course to renew it. My concern...

Anyone here worked in this sector? I know the position is more in line with law enforcement/security and less ems, but often these positions ask for direct patient care/interaction as experience. Pay seems to be pretty decent as well (loosely speaking). Thanks!!

Hey all, took my EMT training about 2 years ago, feel like I am gradually losing knowledge, as the ambulance company I work for mostly has their Basics doing wheelchair transfers (no complaining, I am grateful, just explaining myself), thus I find I haven't been able to apply my skills as much...

...were you able to find employment successfully upon completing their program?

let me preface this by saying my first option for paramedic school is a local university or community college (ie OHSU, Portland Community College, etc.) that offers student loans. However, I realize that these programs can be difficult to get accepted into so I am also planning on applying to...

so I am not so much as driving and eating as I am eating behind the wheel while waiting. The ambulance I work for starts all new hires out by doing IFT's, so I am by myself. Anyone have any suggestions for foods that are easy to eat (ie don't necessarily require a spoon or fork) besides...

Hi all, I am trying to learn how to better navigate Portland, OR so that I am not having to rely on GPS in our vans (work for an ambulance in Clackamas County. They start you off doing IFT's until you have the skills and confidence to work on a 911 rig). I have checked my local libraries and 1...

Besides working as a Basic on an ambulance or FD? I ask because the schos in the area either want or require so much EMS experience. Not very many Basic jobs or volunteer opportunities. Honestly, does medical transport, drug/alcohol technician, or something like casino security even make you a...

What can I expect for my first interview (group interview oddly enough) as a wheelchair transport emt? Thanks!

Have my first EMT interview this week at Metrowest Ambulance in Portland, OR. My understanding is that the gig starts you off doing IFT's, which I am actually glad about because I'll get a chance to really strengthen my patient interaction skills. Anyway, anyone have any tips before going in to...

Hey all, wondering what IFT or BLS rigs operate in the Portland Metro area that satisfy agency affiliation. I live just across the river in Vancouver. My current job's schedule will not have me working 4 10's, Monday through Thursday. It seems foolish to have a 3 day weekend and not even try to...

Ran a forum search on this company and not much came up. Anyone familiar with Cascade? I was misinformed, thinking they only did IFT but it appears they are an ALS rig as well. Any info would be gladly welcomed- thanks! Happy Wednesday

I have had my NREMT cert for awhile now. Really want to get my state cert in Washington, but all of the ambulances that are hiring want State cert. Next to no volunteer opportunities either. I know this can't be AS difficult has it has been for me, so any tips from fellow Washingtonians would...

Not sure if this belongs in the education/training area or employment. Tried to do a search first, but alas no luck! Can anyone tell me if working as an ER tech gives you the proper exposure for paramedic school?? My understanding is that (in Washington State, where 12 months of "experience" is...

Though it is not an EMT/EMS gig, has anyone worked as a field recovery technician? Aftermath, inc. in Seattle is hiring a few positions. Sounds like a tough and maybe emotional job: crime scene clean-up, dealing with hoarders, etc. Pay seems pretty decent. Anyone have experience in this type of...

looks like Falck ambulance is hiring EMT's and wheelchair drivers. Anyone know much about this company??

not really sure where this would go, but I will be testing in January for a volunteer firefighter position with the Washougal FD and possibly Scappoose FD. I am not quite sure what the actual test entails. Could someone point me toward a link/info that breaks down testing standards for fire...

Ok, I'll make this quick. I have my national EMT-B cert and live in Vancouver, WA. Eventually want to be a paramedic firefighter. Here are my problems: -in Washington, you need 1 year of EMS experience prior to admittance in paramedic school. -In order to get employment in the area, you need...