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How does one enlist as this? The most similar thing I found was Aeromedical Service Apprentice. Is this the same idea? Is it a job that you lead up to from Aeromedical Service Apprentice? If anyone has information, it would be appreciated.

Okay, Its been awhile since I have been on here and I am glad to be back. I am starting my firefighting and ems career in MD. Anyways, I am thinking about the military in a year or so depending how everything goes. I am looking at Army HC Specialist/Medic as an airborne. Also, Air Force PJ...

Has anybody thought about becoming an EMT or Medic instructor at a community college or four year school? Such as getting their masters or graduates in that? I figured that if I really enjoy what I do when I eventually start, I think itd be cool to do that. If anybody has, tell me what its...

http://www.necc.mass.edu/docs/pod/pod_paramedic.pdf So after I get my EMT-B, I plan to get my paramedic. The associates and certificate program is called Paramedic Technology. I figured it would be what you need for your paramedic because the description in the link above said it is...

Heres some good links I would like to share. http://www.military.com/military-fitness/ I tend to use the links that are off to the side. The running and cardio Law Enforcement Weight Loss Theres several links in each one for whatever works best...

Just curious, how nervous were you when you started in EMS? To me, I think I might be when I eventually start. Knowing I might be have to make that split second decision between life and death. Just a thought and I figured I would ask.

Just curious of why everybody wanted to be an EMT/Medic? I plan to join because of I love to help people and I have the urge to help people as well as wanting to make our society a better and safer place. I always felt best making life better for another person and lending a hand. Not only...

Just curious, who was on duty for NYE? Anyone experience anything thats worth sharing? I just spent it in Boston with my friends watched fire works. Took notice of Boston EMS on being just about every corner of where the fireworks are. But yeah, anyone have any stories or anything? Happy...

Just curious if anybody here is an EMT-I in the MA area. I think from what I understand that in MA, just get experience as a basic and go get your paramedic. I thought somebody mentioned that its kind of a waste to go and get the intermediate because there isnt much of a difference you can do...

I am curious if anyone has any opinions here on AMR? I noticed that they have a training center in Newburyport, MA and thats close to me. I think I have heard mixed opinons really. By the way, I will be going for my EMT-B as well. I think it would be relatively convient for me to just go...

Any Navy Corpman or Hospital Corpman here? I just read on the Naval Reserve site that they offer your EMT Basic certification? Also, the Boston Fire Department will take veterans (which is one reason I would like to join MAYBE) but the state website says that if you are a reservist, you must...

Just curious as to what other jobs do you work? Are they similar to the EMS field or completely different. As to EMS, I would love to pick up a trade or some kind of blue collar work or something but I have been told that I would be busy enough just doing EMS cause of the hours provided, etc...

I'm just curious of how you guys try to maintain good mental health while performing your job. I have read some posts that involved some pretty intense calls that some of you have lost sleep over or just sticks with you. I think I would wind up having the same kind of thing but I have come up...

Is there anybody here who are AF Paramedics (Pararescue) or Firefighters or have participated in either in the past? I read somewhere else that with both jobs you become an EMT-B (FF) and your automatically registered in the NREMT or something of that nature. Just curious if anyone has any...

Obviously I plan to start as an EMT-B cause I dont have much of a choice but what exactly is the difference between of Basic and Intermediate Levels (I know there are two)? Can the EMT-I administer more medicine and what not then the Basic? I know that Medic is the most advanced but what is...

Hi, are there any good EMS/EMT/Medic books? I would kind of prefer informational that could maybe prepare for the lifestyle and job? Anything would be helpful I think though. Thanks.

Basically what I am doing is listing ambulance companies that I am looking at for whenever I get my EMT or Paramedic. If anyone has any experience with these, please do tell. I would like to know. Boston EMS (which I know includes extensive training but being there would be a dream come...

Has anybody taken classes here? It looks like a pretty good place to take classes. This is where I am considering. If anyone has any good information first hand, let me know. Thanks.

Hi there, I am in my senior year of HS and my plan is to become an EMT right after high school. I am from MA and I found a place I am planning to take classes at. I wouldnt mind preparing beforehand because it doesnt hurt getting started beforehand. What is probably the best place to start...