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I just took my BLS class yesterday so I can begin EMT-B training this January. However, I wasn't too impressed with the lackadaisically approach the instructors took in my class. The instructors seemed more anxious for the class to be over than the students. We didn't get as much practice...

Well, according to online tracking, my letter was delivered to Mr. Brown's office at NREMT first thing this morning. Hopefully he'll reply soon. - JT

Wow, sounds messed up by several agencies and the EMT's were following orders. Hard to say what to do when you have orders to follow. - JT

Hello everyone, JT here. I am from Manchester, NH. I am switching careers from the IT Industry to become an EMT. About five years ago, I was laid off from Lucent Technologies and decided to take some time off and travel the world a bit while I did some much needed soul searching. In...

Salary.com says EMT's in Northridge, CA earn between $24,000 and $34,000 however the majority seem to fall in between $27,000 and $32,000. Paramedics in Northridge supposedly make between $32,000 and $52,000 with most falling in between $36,000 and $47,000. However, I have no clue how...

Matt, what's your zip code?

Actually I should probably start petitioning the court to expunge my record before I start EMT training.. it was such a minor offense and occurred about 12 years ago it should be possible.

The original post refers to DUI/Substance abuse concerns. However, what if someone has a felony, theft-related, conviction that is over 10 years old? Would it be impossible to find employment as an EMT? I'd really like to become an EMT, classes are forming here in January, but I am a bit...