Here is some background on me: I just turned 19 and got my EMT in Alaska my senior year of high school. I just recently moved down to Everett Washington to attend Everett Community to take the fire science classes to eventually become a firefighter. When I took my Emt class I got my Alaska cert along with my NREMT. Ive been trying to find how to get my WA state license but have not had any luck. Could anyone point me in the right direction. Im also trying to get experience working, I wouldn't mind volunteering but a paying job would be nice. Any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Looking for some advice in getting experience
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Each county in Washington has a county EMS office that you need to go thru and they can provide all the answers you need. The state website may also be of some help. https://www.doh.wa.gov/ForPublicHealthandHealthcareProviders/EmergencyMedicalServicesEMSSystems
DrParasite
The fire extinguisher is not just for show
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the search field is your friend... https://emtlife.com/threads/reciprocity-to-washington-state.6191/
so is google... this was the first result: https://www.doh.wa.gov/ForPublicHea...alServicesEMSSystems/EMSProviderCertification
if all else fails follow the directions on that website: " Call our Customer Service Office at 360-236-4700 if you have questions about Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification.
so is google... this was the first result: https://www.doh.wa.gov/ForPublicHea...alServicesEMSSystems/EMSProviderCertification
if all else fails follow the directions on that website: " Call our Customer Service Office at 360-236-4700 if you have questions about Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification.
NomadicMedic
I know a guy who knows a guy.
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In simple terms, you need a job before you're granted a cert.
If you wanna fast track to the Fire Service look at California (Cal Fire) or Texas https://teex.org/program/firefighter-recruit-entry-level-academy/
Washington is not the best state to start out in or even work in. Just sayin.
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Nothing like relocating from WA to CA or TX for an EMT or fire training.
No. So much no.
DesertMedic66
Forum Troll
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Are you even involved in EMS or fire services? All of your posts are completely inaccurate or completely off left field. From the AMR post in SD to your FP-C post to this one.
RocketMedic
Californian, Lost in Texas
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TEEX Fire school is literally minimum standards for volunteer fire departments to get “credentialed” firefighters.
Emily Starton
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BINGO! that helps me as well, thanks, man!
Incorrect. Your typical CA-accredited FF1 academy dwarfs most states’ combined FF1/2 academy in hours, sometimes by more than double. CA, in most counties, is also the most competitive in the country for getting a fire service job. Some other states literally can’t fill the spots of baby boomer retirees.
Yes, and sadly, you can say the same for several states’ fire academies. Most all states are ProBoard, IFSAC, or both, but there is a massively wide spectrum of extent and duration of training for FF1/2.