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They are Knox County's primary EMS provider so yes they are in a 911 system. They are basically the largest ambulance service in this area. Shifts are 12 hours and I'm not sure if they're union. I think they are currently hiring for emt and paramedics and the morale is basically like any...

I was not asking for myself, I was asking because I saw a truck with a firefighter tag that was responding with lights and siren. I was just wondering because I did not think that was legal.

I was just wondering....in the state of Tennessee, are first responders allowed to respond with lights/siren? If so what are the restrictions? Thanks, Chase

Thank you!

Thanks guys, I live in east Tennessee and to be a lifeguard, you must be 16. I have not checked in to explorer programs though. Should I contact my local ems/fire? Thanks for replying so fast!

I am very interested in the emergency services field and have been since I was six years old. I now hope to someday work in emergency management or even opening my own EMS company someday. I would like to get some experience in the emergency services field but I don't know where to start. If...