I'm an EMT and got a DUI... What now?

[SandpitMedic]

Guys, this thread is over a year old. Whatever happened to this dude is already a done deal. His court date was almost a year ago.

We're in 2017

 

[SandpitMedic]

Of note, he never reposted. Probably about to finish up his 364 days in the county jail.... just saying.

 

[vfib]

Here it goes. I'm 23 and I've been licensed and practicing as an AEMT in the state of TN for the past two years at a private ambulance service. Last night I was out drinking and decided to drive and got arrested. I've been charged with a DUI, speeding, and due care. Is this the end of my career? Will my EMT license be revoked? Will I still be employable or fired from my current job? I've worked extremely hard to get where I am. I'm making decent money, have my own place, etc... I'd hate to lose all of that over a temporary lapse in judgement.

You will probably get fired as you won't be able to drive or be insured unless your company can place you into a dispatch position while you jump through the hoops of getting everything taken care of. It isn't career ending though as I know a lot of people who have had this happen. It may be a huge bump for you as EMS is so well connected. You may have to relocate for work and will definitely have to grow up but that is happening as u r still so very young. Don't hide it. Admit to it and what a huge mistake it was and how stupid you were. Admit to it in that same way down the road. It shows responsibility. Also telling your boss first shows a lot of responsibility

 

[Jim37F]

I vote this thread be locked, for the reasons @SandpitMedic posted, no need for people to keep trying to leave legal advice a year+ after the Original Post and the OP hasn't replied back since...

 

[SandpitMedic]

@vfib
Read before you post.

 

[SandpitMedic]

@Chimpie
What say you? Lock it down to prevent the legal "experts" from chiming in?

 

[Chimpie]

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[CALEMT]

Try again bud.