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    Bakersfield, CA Hall Ambulance EMT Academy

    Awesome company. Great equipment. Above average pay. great opportunity as an emt to get real 911 experience not just IFT. Your in the right place. I wish you the best in your career ahead. Be safe
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    From The Street Series: Signs & Symptoms PULMONARY EMERGENCIES

    Need some guidance from the street. The signs & symptoms of various "chief complaint's" in the textbooks are mostly very vague, and give a lot of conflicting "could be's". Would anyone be willing to fill in the blanks to the following categories to help me, and others I'm sure, in painting a...
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    Online Paramedic Program

    I was looking through there site more and on there FAQ page it says this: "What is the programs pass/fail rate? The paramedic programs that Brad Newbury ran have had one of the highest pass rates in Massachusetts. Over the last seven programs, he has a 99% pass rate for those students who...
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    Online Paramedic Program

    Some good points here, but it seems the pratical portion is no dif than any other program. "Skills Training: Upon completion of the didactic portion of the program, students will be required to travel to our school for 90 hours of skills training. Students will not only be trained in all the...
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    Online Paramedic Program

    Hey There, Came across this Online Paramedic Program http://nmetc.com Seems very legit. Staff was very open to answering any of my questions, and I quoted below what a portion of there website says. I'm curious if anyone has attended this program, and if so what's the 411 on it? Thanks...
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    I've got an interview!!! - Rural/Metro San Diego

    Be confident. You might be new to EMS, but I'm sure your not new to life! Form your other life experiences to mirror some of the EMS demands. E.g. Leadership, diversity, stressful situations and how to best handle them, integrity, etc... Be prepared to tell them about yourself, why you want to...
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    AAS New Mexico

    1. What is the base salary hourly ratre? EMT-B and EMT-P? Do you know if there are regular pay rate increases? Typically how long you are at each rate? and what the cap pay rate is for medics? 2. Uniform allowances? 3. Health, dental, vision - good? - bad? - ugly? 4. Is there...
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    AAS New Mexico

    Thanks for replying JT. I have a blast of questions. Would it be better to PM you? or just post them all here?
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    AAS New Mexico

    I had some questions about AAS New Mexico. Does anyone work there, or know someone that currently works there? Thanks Much!
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    What does a typical BLS rig do in San Diego?

    Some great posts here regarding IFT. I definitely agree. In addition, if you are able, I would try and get on with a company that has 911 contracts. Will you get on a 911 unit right away? No! But the advantage is you build seniority, and if you do plan on furthering your EMS education you will...
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    Bank of Interview Questions

    Here is another good one. I'm sure most of you have seen it, but for those that haven't maybe it gets ya thinking about this type of question. "Possible test question/interview question: You are in a fully involved fire and your partner and an infant are both down, they are both right next...
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    Bank of Interview Questions

    I came across a website that had some interview questions and some guidance of answering maybe it will be helpful for some. Here is an example of one of the questions: "Have you told your friends and family you applied for this position and the responsibilities/comittment it requires? What...
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    So tell me about AMR

    From my experience. They are strong in some parts of the US, and weak in others. For example in San Diego, Ca they are losing contracts everyday. The biggest complaint I have heard is that your just a number at AMR because they are so big. Pay wise, again depends on the area. San Diego, Ca not...
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    Bank of Interview Questions

    JPINFV LOL HA HA HA HA That's awesome! great answers LOL Thanks :)
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    Bank of Interview Questions

    Now see that's a simple guidance answer. Thanks Virginia. Thank you... That's all people need/want in this field is some simple soft handed guidance at times. Not some brash comments made by those that feel they are better than you. These were the points I was making.
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    Bank of Interview Questions

    Listen, this quote is long (below) but hey this is the kind of answer that I was looking for for myself, and others that read the thread. Ways people that have had experience and success answering a question a certain way could enlighten others to help them formulate better answers to interview...
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    Bank of Interview Questions

    Some, great questions here. Could you post some great ways to answer these said questions?
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    SOUND OFF: What's the Highest paying, and best private ambulance company as Paramedic

    Thanks for all the reply. Yes, I agree for the money fire is best, but many play, and not all win the lottery. So wanted to find a decent job. Question, what is the difference between private and third service, and do you have an example location where they utilize third service? Thanks much!
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    SOUND OFF: What's the Highest paying, and best private ambulance company as Paramedic

    NATION WIDE – Please take a moment to give your input. I’m almost done with Paramedic school, and would like to find the highest paying and best all around private ambulance company to work for as a Paramedic. From coast to coast what is the best company/location in your opinion/experience to...
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    Hall Ambulance Bakersfield Low Down Good? Bad?

    Thank you for the info. It seems all-in-all, it's not bad working for Hall. Do you happen to know what the Medics pay peeks at per hr? Also, I plan to start with them as an EMT, while I finish my medic stuff. Do you happen to know how the "geting on an ALS rig" works? Is it by seniority...
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