Starting my EMT-B course next week, and I'm looking at where to go next in terms of education. My initial plan was EMT to Paramedic (and I have already applied and tentatively received acceptance to the medic course starting shortly after my EMT finishes). I've been looking at jobs in my area of FL, and it seems most calls are done through Fire Rescue units. This has me wondering, should I be looking into a basic fire cert in order to be employable?
If it matters, my background includes: US Army (West Point), BS (psychology) and MA (exercise physiology) degrees, and several years working in the corporate world before deciding to follow my passion for emergency medicine. I've spent a couple years as a CNA in the ER, but realized that I want to be out in the field versus sitting in the hospital setting.
I have searched, and the results are helpful...just hoping for some specific feedback from the folks who have been down this path already.
Coop
If it matters, my background includes: US Army (West Point), BS (psychology) and MA (exercise physiology) degrees, and several years working in the corporate world before deciding to follow my passion for emergency medicine. I've spent a couple years as a CNA in the ER, but realized that I want to be out in the field versus sitting in the hospital setting.
I have searched, and the results are helpful...just hoping for some specific feedback from the folks who have been down this path already.
Coop