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    Was anyone scared of needles during paramedic school?

    I'm not actually scared of the needle itself, and I'm ok with watching someone else get stuck. Recently I got a blood test and had a little vagal response, my blood pressure dipped and my hr was like 30, didn't pass out though. I'm nervous for medic school if we have to practice on eachother...
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    Paramedic schools Boston area

    So far I'm looking into EMS academy in Quincy, NMETC in Bridgewater, Safety in Taunton, PRO in Cambridge. Any others I should be looking into? Anyone go through these programs and have pros/cons? I'm leaning towards EMS academy in Quincy because it's close to home and taught by a...
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    Paramedic schools Boston area advice

    So far I'm looking into EMS academy in Quincy, NMETC in Bridgewater, Safety in Taunton, PRO in Cambridge. Any others I should be looking into? Anyone go through these programs and have pros/cons? I'm leaning towards EMS academy in Quincy because it's close to home and taught by a...
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    Boston ems interview

    I passed the written and practical with them and I have an interview this week. Anyone have experience with this? All I know is it is a panel interview and they may ask scenario questions.
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    Con Ed general question in mass

    How long is your emt ticket valid in mass and how many con Ed hours are required to keep it? Also, how do you renew your ticket before it expires?
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    What is Boston EMS academy like?

    I took the cert class that they offered to get my EMT-B and it was great. My question is, once you're hired on to Boston EMS, what is the academy like. From what I understand it's 3 months classroom and 3 months field training, but that's all I know. Are there tests or are you just evaluated...
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    Cataldo ambulance interview?

    I just got a call from Cataldo to set up an interview. I passed both their written and practical and the hr lady said I did a good job on both. This is my first interview for an EMT position so I don't really know what questions to expect. If anyone who has interviewed with Cataldo can offer...
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    EMT-B companies closest to the Boston area to apply to?

    Sorry if this is a redundant post but I haven't found much info about this. I have just been certified as an EMT-B after taking the course at Boston EMS. Could someone recommend a few places for me to apply that are closest to the Boston area? Boston EMS hired this past February so they will...
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    Chances of getting a job with a bad driving record

    My driving record sucks because a couple years ago when I was dumb and irresponsible I got a ticket and then didn't pay it so got a suspension. I have a couple moving violations, that suspension, and an accident within the past 5 years. Does this kill my chances of getting a job? My last...
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    Boston EMS recruit class

    Does anyone know or has anyone heard rumors about Boston EMS hiring a new recruit class at any point this year (2011)?
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