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I just began my EMT-B course at Broward College this passing Monday. We've been advised that our total ride times with the Fire departments will be 60 hours. We also receive 60 hours of hospital clinicals in the ER and trauma sectors at Memorial Regional Hospital.

I don't have any personal experience with them but from what I can gather on their website, they are a private school that offers EMT-B and Paramedic courses in a somewhat accelerated fashion along with a higher cost than a traditional community college. The EMT-B program can be completed in...

Broward College which I'll be attending this fall bears a similar system to what DaniGrrl posted. The EMT-B and EMT-P programs can be done seperately in which Applied Technology Diploma's will be awarded to the student which enables you to sit for their prospective state exams. The student also...

Hi Aster. While New York is fairly straightforward in their Reciprocity process, they do require that you demonstrate a need for their certification. In your case, you do possess one of the valid reasons and that is to obtain employment. Now it just so happens that the FDNY has presently opened...

Yep, that's the one ChorusD. I believe he was returning home and was unlocking that gate that's shown in the picture when he was shot in the back of the head at point blank range :(

Hey look, it's Mr. Chris! Oh and for anyone who's interested in what that sexy building is behind me, that's the infamous Versace mansion in Miami Beach :)

With the information provided, it seems they're ready to take steps in the right direction to the position of Firefighter. However, if they're out of options in reference to obtaining day classes, they may be forced to make a change somewhere in their night schedules. I know it may not be what...

I have to be honest sir, I immediately busted out laughing when i read this part! :) However, I hope we can change that last phase someday...

Unfortunately, the part about the high cost of living in New York City is true. For example, if you examine the average cost of rent for a 1 bedroom apartment outside of Manhattan, it is common to see them start as high as $1000 a month. This in itself may also be an indication of how expensive...

Before you make a decision, I think it's important to decide first if furthering your education is more important to you than a better experience at medic school because of personal friends that are also attending. While I have the highest respect for all forms of College education, the...

I am only speculating here but this could be purely from a salary/benefits point of view. In the FDNY, Paramedics start at 43k and max out at 59k while firefighters start at 43k and max out at 99k. Yes...$99,104. Paramedics can retire in 25 years while Firefighters can retire in 20 years. Am...

Try inquiring with AMR in reference to obtaining the EVOC training. Here in Miami, FL they have an open door policy to anyone who may need EVOC training, whether it be city employees, county employees or an independent person. -Chris

The name's Chris! I am 26 years old and I'll be starting my EMT-B curriculum this fall over at Broward College in Davie, Florida. It's 4 months in duration, 224 hours for a total of 11 college credits. It is also transferable to the Paramedic curriculum or Associate of Science in Emergency...

While am not an EMT-B in NY, I will try to answer this as accurate as possible based on the information available from New York State - Department of Health on Reciprocity. The link for this can be found here: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/certification/reciprocity.htm After the...