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Hello, I graduated EMT-B class last fall semester (2011) and got an A in the class, took the NREMT and passed it first try. Now, I am a college student since, never got a job with the cert. Is it possible to work in college? Maybe volunteer as an EMT? It's been a while since I got the...

Hi, My first day of EMT-B Class is in 2 weeks, First day of college too. What should i expect? What do I bring? A backpack to hold all of my books? Do I need binders with pen and paper? Anything else? Clothes to wear? Theres no uniform, do I wear shorts and a t shirt? thanks,

Im taking EMT - B class this fall. Im also taking math (a lower, easier one) and an elective at community college. Im also working part time at an electronics store. Will I be able to handle this? My schedule for EMT class is mon-wed and its the 1 semester one, not a fast class. I dont...

Would taking chemistry in high school be beneficial for a future EMT / Paramedic? Is it better to take that during community college? Is it even necessary to take it at all? Thank you to all.

I was hoping the jets would pull through but they came far with the rookie QB and HC! I'm hoping for a saints win since this is their first appearance in the super bowl. What about you?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/13/haiti.aid.response/index.html

Click here to watch There have been a few videos like this of people bringing victims out of burning vehicles, what do you think? Would you stop and help?

What are some things you guys do when your not working? Mine are: Biking Reading Gardening

Comments? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj91eeoFOBk

Lately on the forum I have seen alot that are very opposed to the Fire Department handling the EMS in the city/county. Coming from a non ems citizen, I am wondering why many of you guys are opposed.

Do you guys think that 911 calls should be released to the public? After listening to the Michael Jackson and Billy Mays 911 call I was a bit confused. If I were ever to call 911 I don't think I would want it put on the internet for everyone to hear. What do you guys think, should 911...

Hello, Is riding your bike beneficial for firefighters in terms of cardio? I need to improve my mile time and was wondering if biking would help. Thanks.

Hello, I have someone on my contacts list on msn and he is from Pakistan. He lives off $150 US a month. He recently told me when he goes to the bathroom (poop) he was seeing blood. Someone from the states sent him something like $100 to see the doctor and the doc said it is due to him sitting...

This really only applies for the Americans on the forum. Okay, since most of you guys work in the EMS field, I don't know if you have Monday off but as you probably know, it is Memorial Day. Now Memorial Day is not just a day off from work, not a day to party, not a day to go shopping...

Hello, I want to be a firefighter paramedic but I am curious what the difference is of a firefighter paramedic and a paramedic working on an ambulance. Apart from the obvious stuff (ambulance paramedics don't go into fires) what is the difference? Why don't you guys work on fire trucks...

Hello, Where I live (San Diego) there is no fire/ems explorers that I know of. Explorers is a program for teenagers that get introduced into the fire service and get to do ride alongs. The city I currently live in has a police department explorers. I do not want to be a police officer for...

Hello, EMS wannabee here. I'm almost finished with my current book, and I was wondering are there any EMS books that are written by paramedics. I'm not looking for books that help you on tests (yet) just a good non-fiction EMS book. Thanks B)

Hello, I have 2 more years left in high school and have decided (for over a year now) that I want to become a Paramedic either on a fire truck or ambulance. (Not sure where it will lead) You have to be 18 to get your EMT-B liscence at the community college where I live, I heard that they have...

Hello, I have been wanting to become a paramedic for a long time now. I'm only in high school so I have 2 more years before I start schooling. I am a little scared of needles thoe. This will be a big problem eh. I was talking to a paramedic friend from London and he said some people start...