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    How long will it take to develop my upper body?

    Hi Everyone, I've posted here before about passing a lift test for an ambulance company. Its been over a year and I still haven't tried the test again. I think I'm almost ready, I did another ride along and was able to lift an EMT that weighed 175 lbs with another EMT at the other end of the...
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    Weight Lifting Question

    Hi All, I have a question about weight training. So I had two sessions with a personal trainer and since then have worked out on my on about two times now. However, when I worked out with the trainer I felt like I was gonna die (In a good way?), because the workout was soo intense, and I...
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    Didn't pass physcial need advice

    Hi all, I had my pre-placement physcial today and unfortunately I didn't pass. I'm really bummed out because I was super excited about starting work. I was able to lift 90 lbs off the ground and move it to a box nearby, but I could lift the up to my shoulders. I'm a female, about 5'6...
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    Ride along question

    I called an ambulance company to ask about how to apply and the EMT supervisor told me to bring a copy of my resume.. I went there and he scheduled me for a ride along and said we would schedule an interview after. He told me that the ride along is to see if I like their company and if I...
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    Advice

    This really has nothing to do with EMS but I really need some advice, it's kind of silly... I was wondering if it is weird to nominate yourself for an award, even though there is an option for "self" on the nomination form. Is it better to ask someone to do it for you, especially if you...
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    I'm a little confused...

    Hi All, I have a couple of questions: So I passed my EMT-B class, took the National Registry yesterday (and passed, yay!). I'm wondering what my actual certification is, the paper I got from class, or will the National Registry be sending me something? Also, do I have to wait till I...
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    Question

    Hi Everyone! I'm new here, but have already found a lot of great threads. I recently passed my EMT class and skills test. I will be taking the national registry soon. My question is regarding the type of jobs EMT-Bs can get. It seems from my research that it is mostly transport. I was...
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