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    NYFD or Chicago FD?

    I apologize for messing up the FDNY when typing it! Just looking for answers. I'm closer to Chicago, I just am interested in New York.
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    Stethoscope, more of a symbol than a tool

    I agree with you to an extent. I do believe that they do not need to be worn all the time. Not to mention that they cause strains on your next! Trust me, I wore my stethoscope about 3 times a week during clinicals and class for at least four hours, neck started to hurt. Took it off and didn't...
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    NYFD or Chicago FD?

    Hi everyone, I just obtained my EMT License in Iowa and I'm working toward my Paramedic next fall. I will have my paramedic diploma next year and I'll have my AAS in paramedic in 2018. I'm looking at different places to work and these two had came up. I just have a couple questions about both...
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    Tough decision- Paramedic or Respiratory Therapy?

    So I am new to this forum and this is my senior year in high school so I'm starting to think about what to go into. Right now I'm working as a CNA in a hospital and I have done some job shadowing with the paramedics, and I love what they do, but I have seen what our RTs do and I think that is...
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    Hybrid EMT course

    There. I was offered the hybrid course by my college because I live about a half hour away. I would suggest trying to take the traditional course.
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