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Everyone, It has been a while sicne I posted on here. I took my NREMT test in June and unfortunatley failed. I thought that I did pretty well but apparently I did not. We also had to wait three weeks after class to be even able to test which I think hurt me because I started a brand...

Everyone, I have not posted for a while but have enjoyed reading other posts. I just wanted to give you an update on my WV EMT-B class and how it was going. So far I have really liked it. We have done mostly lecture which is important but can get old after a while. I am ready to do some...

Everyone, I was just wondering if any of you have allergies to various things that might affect your job. I am allergic to smoke, cats, dogs, dust, grass etc. But my worst allergies are the cats and smoke. I am concerned about going into the homes of pts. that may have some of...

Everyone, I am not sure if this is the right place for this thread of not but I have seen a lot of threads on equipment such as radios, lights, sirens, stethoscopes, pen lights, uniforms, etc. I was hoping that everyone could list what company or companies they have used in the past...

Everyone, I was just wondering how many EMS stations had gyms on site. I know this is common where I live out mainly in the Fire Depts. I have only been affiliated with one EMS Squad so I am not sure what the other ones have to offer staff. Also, does your agency make you take any...

Everyone, I have seen a few posts on ride a longs. Is this something that is required in your state or nationally for an EMT-B class or is it more of an EMT-I or EMT-P idea? I would want to do one with the agency I am currently with but he mentioned a while ago not really being able to...

Everyone, In the state of WV I not only have to take an approved EMT-B class pass both the practical exam and the NREMT-B test but also take an EVOC Class. I am not a bad driver but just nervous about the class. I talked to a friend who took the class in our area and he had to drive a...

Hi! I am new to EMTLife and was just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on the idea of what makes a good EMT or Paramedic? I have been in the EMS system for many years now. I have been an E-911 Dispatcher for an ambulance service where I live and have created some great relationships and...