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Hi i'm new to the forum and was wondering if anyone knows or has taken Sac states paramedic program? I'm planning on applying soon. I'm awaiting to take the TEAS exam which scheduled for July 7th (close to the app deadline which is July 17th). I'm planning on studying by butt off for it for a...

I am in the process of starting up a new company in the Atlanta area and could use a few EMTs. I am starting up with two Type-II trucks. I need two EMT-B's and two EMT-I's. Please, reach out to me if you or anyone you know is looking for work in the Atlanta area. Thanks!

I was wondering if EMT's should be armed. There are lunatics out there wanting to end our lives. Should EMTS be armed or wait to have law enforcement come?

I'm taking NREMT in 2 weeks but also have an in class final practical tomorrow. Unfortunately nobody has gone over how to do a medical consult with poison control for activated charcoal. I would just like for somebody to go over the steps and proper order of how things should be said. If anybody...

Hello, I am a senior in high school and as a final project, i have to do a research paper for my English class. I have chosen to do my paper on EMT's and Paramedics, in hope i will soon become one. One of my requirements is to interview an EMT or Paramedic. I was wondering if i could interview...

Hi there, I am an EMT with a passion for serving especially in impoverished communities. I have always wanted to serve on a medical mission abroad. Does anyone know of organizations that do medical missions or need EMS professionals for medical programs abroad? Thanks!

Hi, everyone. This is my first time posting to this website. I got licensed as an EMT-B last July, and I'm still unemployed. There has been one EMT job opening, and it was posted when I was a week away from taking the NREMT, so obviously I got rejected for the position. Now, I'm getting...

Hello everybody!! My name is Albert Reyes and I am an EMT here in the city of San Jose, Ca for the past 16 years with seven of those being an FTO. I have a passion to help new EMTs when transitioning into their first day in EMS. Because of this passion I have recently published a book called "...

Hi everyone so I am a relatively new EMT and had a question about suctioning. From what I understand, deep suctioning is not in the protocol for an EMT basic in Ohio. So my question is, if we are on the road with a patient just getting over pneumonia or who has COPD or any other condition that...

A buddy of mine failed EMT basic...how is that even possible? He was even attending class like he was supposed to.

Hello, does anyone have a copy of the Florida Paramedic Exam "Rambling Thoughts?" I'm taking my second attempt at this test here in a few weeks and cannot seem to find this study guide anywhere! If anyone has a copy that they can please share, it would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you in...

Hello, does anyone have a copy of the Florida Paramedic Exam "Rambling Thoughts?" I'm taking my second attempt at this test here in a few weeks and cannot seem to find this study guide anywhere! If anyone has a copy that they can please share, it would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you in...

Positive Medical Transport is looking for drivers, EMTs, and Paramedics. The following is a copy of their posting on their Facebook site: EMTs- $500 SIGNING BONUS! If you hire in before March 15, 2017, you will receive a $500 bonus. PMT is currently hiring EMT's for our Sebring & Lakeland...

I recently passed the NREMT and I am going to start going on interviews for EMT positions. Any tips on the interview/application process?

So without naming any names, I'm currently on a 24 hour shift today on a private bls rig. I just cleared a call, but felt extremely worried and uneasy about the whole thing. And its got to do with balancing job protection and patient advocacy. And I fear it also delves into legal aspects of both...

I recently passed my NREMT and I am now beginning to apply for EMT positions. I have struggled with lifting while in my class but I managed to pass all my skills and the NREMT but now that I am applying places I am worried that I wont be able to properly lift. I am 5'2 and 120lbs. Any tips?

Hi everyone! I'm a new EMT in SoCal, and I'll be starting my first job with a company that runs IFTs in the Valley. (This seemed to be the most flexible option for me while I'm still in school) I wanted to know if anyone had any helpful tips/advice they could offer about starting out in the...

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Hi I have had one main question regarding my minor misdemeanor as a juvenile and if that record will deny me getting a job as an EMT

Hello EMS family, I am brand new to this site. I have recently completed an A-EMT class in Ohio. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good free A-EMT test prep apps or sites for the registry. Also my EMT-B registry is very close to expiering. My instructor told me that the class...