I Passed my NREMT back in July of 2010. I started to do Live Scan (background check) that cost me $80. But i got a better job NOT EMT related and stopped pursuing EMT and never got STATE certified. Now, LA City Fire is hiring and require EMT license. I am in the process but am wondering if i need to retake the ENTIRE course? My friend, who worked as an EMT for a year, passed his NREMT the same time as me. His State Certification has lapsed its 2 years and he is about to take CE's to recertifiy. My NREMT doesnt expire till March 31st is there anyway i can get a CA license? (p.s. i cannot renew my NREMT because it requires that i have at least 6 months worth of job experience)