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Any Entry Level EMT-Bs Ever worked at a Summer Camp Accredited by the American Camp Association? I just got hired about a week ago for three months of living on camp. And assisting campers between ages of 5-18. I assist in medication administration:rofl: I think that should be LPN or RN only...

Recently I have been applying for an EMT-B job with any Ambulance Agency in my area! Since receiving my patch, I have not gotten one call or email from any agency, no such luck! But finally I thought I needed to call 911 for myself, I just about had a syncopal episode:lol: Today I check my...

I have an Scanner App on my Iphone, Recently I was listening to Nashville's EMS channel and the call came out and the address information and chief of complaint sounded like a computer or automated voice. and the information was repeated x3 station number, truck/rig number and type of of call...

I recently watched a video, called CPR360 "EMS pit crew" about a medic that went into cardiac arrest. It was a great video on how the rate and depth and quality of good CPR can be effective. It also showed a monitor called ZOLL and it will actually show you how deep you are pushing. Great...

I was hired to work as an EMT-B at a convention/trade show there will be a partner with me and I the staffing agency that assigned me to the job. Stated that I don't require a EMT uniform. Just dress clothes. I have a Polo shirt that has my EMT-B patch and My name in the front. I think I would...

Recently, I was looking for some more ride along experience after EMT-B training. I was at a small volunteer agency that just bought a new "HORTON rig" very nice patient compartment with a Ford chassis. But as I was looking at the rear windows I noticed that there was no privacy window installed...

I was just hired as an EMT-B for conventions, concerts. The agency that hired me explained to me that I need to get my own jump bag trauma kit. However, they will let me write off expenses. Does anybody have any suggestions where I could find a nice quality one at at reasonable price? I have...

I have done 2 shifts in the past 2 weeks, job shadowing for a small community. This company is owned by the city and it is all EMT-B and EMT-I based, volunteer paid per run. BLS transport and ALS intercept. However I have not got one call or transfer in the two 12 hour shifts that I scheduled...

I am having a hard time finding a EMT-B job i, I just got my certification and I did find that there is a medical staffing agency in MN called Clinicor that hires EMT-Bs for PRN events like conventions, sporting events, and concerts. I did apply, hopefully that they will call. Any other EMTs...

I remember the 70s show "EMERGENCY"that show really depicts the life of EMS. The first time I watched "Sirens" I was ashamed of how they acted as being a member of the EMS family. Sexual content and how they treat the patient. I know it is just a TV show. But it is very corny acting. That is not...

I have applied for a large agency. They said my resume and qualifications meet the requirements. However they asked me if I was in paramedic school, I said no. They said they only hire EMT-Bs that are moving up to the paramedic level. But the job description did not say. I feel that is...

Hey all EMT-B graduates, I got a call from a HR recruiter today, stating that they are going to forward my resume to the Hiring Manager for a 12 and 20 hour part-time EMT-B position in MN. Does anybody know if that is a possible interview or not. Or is this the second step in the hiring...

I am watching a program on DISCOVERY FIT Channel Called "Outrageous 911 Calls." This one is good, I feel sorry for dispatch for what they have to listen too. This little lady calls 911 because she is unable to get any sleep, and so she wanted an officer to come and help open her beer bottles up...

I had a 49 year old female patient who had a syncopal episode at my church, This patient has a HX of elevated lipids and COPD and is on a NC @ 2 Liters per minute on home oxygen. Pt is slightly obese. Pt was just recently put on cholesterol medications. During the service the PT collapsed to the...

I knew someone who volunteered for a local hospital. And he had his Iphone with him that particular day. A trauma code was paged overhead and he grabs his Iphone and runs up to the window where the lifeflight helipad is located. He rolls video and gets it coming in for a landing and the page is...

Is it ok to put the NREMT decal on your car to indicate that you are an NREMT?Is this a duty to act thing or a scope of practice thing? I am not affiliated with an agency yet. But if I come up to an accident with no one on scene yet, I will of course pull over and help. :rolleyes::huh: Please...

I just got my EMT-B two months ago, have applied at several hospitals and agencies. No phone calls, no interviews. What do I do to try get working as an EMT?