Recent content by biggee72

Hi all, My NJ emt b license expired in June of this year. Ive been hunting for info all over the web but cant get a definitive answer. Does anybody know if i can take a recert class? Or do I need to re take the course all over again? Thank you.

That's fantastic but you do you and I'll do me.

I think you have the wrong idea here. That's ok..you have no way of knowing me but there is no reason to jump to conclusions like that. I do not own a scanner, I'm not a wacker, buff, or whatever you call it. I am simply certified as a firefighter for 9 years and an EMT going on 2 years. If...

I meant I'm not riding w/ a squad. There's good samaritan laws as well. I'm still a certified Firefighter/EMT. You don't really need an ambulance to stop and help someone either. It's kind of a stupid conversation to have. I've already got what I needed so this topic can be locked.

When did I say I was out of EMS? I'm an EMT. And stopping to help people when I have the qualifications to do so is frowned upon? If you aren't able to help with my request, don't worry about anything else.

I actually ended up ordering a couple of refills from galls. They were the cheapest I could find and was able to add an OB kit for 12 bucks.

I am taking a break from a local volunteer squad because my baby is due any day. Until I go back to EMS I'd like my own jump bag for my vehicle. If anyone has contents they are looking to sell, let me know. Require trauma dressings, saline, etc.

I'm not sure how it'll work out for you since your going through a different route but I need a paramedic to write me a letter of recommendation. Not to discourage you but jobs are VERY scarce right now.

We don't have EMT-A's in NJ but my plates say EMT-A on them. Turns out in NJ EMT-A means EMT-Ambulance. Weird state we have here. The plates were $25 but not sure if it cuts down on reg costs or not.

I'm really curious..why does the word sympathy keep coming up? At which point did I mention I was looking for anyone to hold my hand? Why anyone would go out of their way to look for an excuse to be a jerk off is beyond me. I'm sorry I ever posted on this forum, I really am.

Your the worst out of all of them.

You are correct, but his girlfriend could have driven him as well. I should also clarify I am new to EMS. I have been a firefighter since 2000 and the abuse of the EMS system came as quite a shock to me. I got my EMT cert mainly to help others including my kids (which I do not have yet), my...

Holy crap. I'm sorry if I came off wrong. I'm not looking for sympathy and I've been doing this for 8 yrs. However, I've never seen someone take such advantage of the system before ergo my rant. It was a vent to people who I thought would understand the point of the story. Apparently not.

Just have to complain to people who understand, not that it's even a huge deal. We are 100% volunteer first. Last night 11PM I'm home about to go to sleep but I am on call for duty crew and we get a call for man with flu like symptoms. First responder returns us right away telling us there is...

I am a diabetic and stick myself w/ needles all day..we had our annual TB test the other day and I almost passed out while they were doing it.