I live in manatee co. EMT/entry level medic spots should be opening soon. Check mymanatee.org to fill out the app, etc...
West coast southern strictly does IFTs and will run back up 911 if the county trucks get down to a certain number of available units.
Hospital wise check out manatee...
Chimpie- thats where I took my emt and am now finishing up my medic program. It's not too bad of a program. New director for the program there who's fully supportive of the students and pushes us to better ourselves. I know that sounds really cheesy but it's true. Our last day is the 29th!
Check into manatee or Sarasota counties. Both have tech schools and offer EMT and medic. We have guys in my medic class who drive from the St. Pete and Tampa areas.
Remember to have fun!! Offer to help with the inventory so you know where things are at in the unit if they ask for it. Don't be afraid to ask what the expect from you on calls. That's all I can think of right now.
Yes! I am also a female of average structure. Had a male partner who felt he needed to do all the lifting. Pulled him aside after a call one afternoon and told him I am also on this truck, we are partners, and that I had passed the same lift test he did.
And I agree with Kaisu! Gotta lay low!
I currently work for Acadian in Baton Rouge. It's a very good company to work for. Pretty flexible hours, a lot of opportunity for advancement. Check 'em out.