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I have been mulling this question over for a few days now. I am completely new to EMS and in the coming years I am sure will have numerous questions for you. By nature I’m a humble person. I’m at the age where I only have a limited amount of time to achieve my goals and there are many. I’ve been described as an overachiever. I would say that just means motivated. Some have said my goals are unrealistic. I cry BS and try to disprove that. It’s the Marine in me. Not looking for therapy here, only advice. My questions are, what is the timetable for attaining the alphabet soup of certifications? Is it possible to work two jobs (EMS/NPS) while striving towards my ultimate gig of EMT-P perhaps HEMS. Currently, I just volunteer at a local EMS unit while working FT in in a national park, and there are some possibilities in parks. Is it possible to gain skills with the limited hours as a vol, or will I have to devote myself FT to just working in EMS. Knowledge is power they say, but in essence its enlightenment. Enlighten me please. Danke.