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    How old were you?

    Finished my EMT class at 15, certified at 16.
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    Sleeping on the job:how do you do it?

    Those are some nice thoughts, Dr.Parasite. But here in reality, we can't devote 100% of our time to work. And people don't always just choose to have other things just as important as work in their life. We can't just go to work, then just sleep until our next work day. We have things like...
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    Tivo

    I've had both a normal DVR, and Tivo. They really are great. With tivo, there are a lot more features that not everyone will use, but the ability to pause and rewind live TV, as well as record and save TV shows and movies from any channel is.. well, I can't imagine life without it.
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    Sleeping on the job:how do you do it?

    It is our responsibility to be well rested, before we even start a shift? That's not always an option. In fact, for most people I know, it's damn near impossible. I guess you don't, but some people have other things to do when they aren't at work. It can't always be: Sleep all day, then stay...
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    What shots are required to do ride alongs and intern at the hospital?

    I'm not sure if any shots are required. I'm not certain about privates or hospitals, as my ambulance runs out of a fire company, but not only are shots not required, they aren't allowed to suggest them. I asked an EMT instructor I know from a county over about it and I voluntarily got hepatitis...
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    Zombie Survival Plan

    A Purpleheart Bokken would be excellent as a primary weapon. While guns would be the most efficient at zombie killing, ammunition is limited, and would attract loads of attention from both zombies, and perhaps undesirable humans as well. I would prefer a stealthy approach to Zombie survival.
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    Zombie Survival Plan

    Something tells me we're in the worst profession possible should there be a zombie outbreak. At least at the beginning.
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    just started EMT-b training. questions already

    When I started my EMT-B class, I was the only one with no existing medical or emergency knowledge whatsoever. And I still managed to pass with some of the highest scores in the class. I felt the same way you did when you started, but the medical knowledge thing isn't all that difficult. I...
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    advice about strength and height

    Doesn't sound like your height is a problem. I've seen a lot of EMTs that weren't too tall.
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    Do services hire middle aged female EMT-B's?

    I've seen an incredible amount of middle aged, obese male EMTs around here. It doesn't seem to matter what age or gender you are, as long as you get the job done professionally.
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    Advice for difficult testing situation

    Pennsylvania, actually.
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    Advice for difficult testing situation

    So I just passed my EMT-B class on the 5th (February). Now, the state practicals are scheduled: practicals on the 10th, and written on the 23rd. Only problem is, I don't turn 16 until the 28th. After my course coordinator and I worked on finding the best solution, we came to the conclusion that...
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    So what do you call it?

    Most people in my area call it a "Litter". And they call the ambulance a "Rig". I'm the only one who calls them a stretcher, and an ambulance.
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    Sturdy clothes for vehicle rescue class

    Do you guys think some rugged water resistant overalls, and a ****ies jacket with the same qualities will work?
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    Sturdy clothes for vehicle rescue class

    I'm currently taking my EMT-b class, and two days from now, from 8 to 4, I have my vehicle rescue class day. Since most of the people in my class are part of a a fire department, they will bring their bunker gear. I, on the other hand, have nothing to wear. It will snow about half a foot, and...
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