Recent content by Vipassana

Background check is done and I am officially an EMT. Very exciting day for me. I am seriously considering taking Advanced in August. I want to eventually be a medic. Advanced or not? That is the question.

Thanks alot guys.

Epic bump. Passed my written and practical. Have everything done except for my background check.

Has anyone else done one of these? I have everything done that is required for me to certify as an EMT except for the fingerprint check that I submitted about a week ago. I have 78 days left before I run out of time to certify. Does anyone know how long they take? I called the EMS office...

Interesting stuff. I will have to look into it more.

I have spoken with current ff/medics and they also said that if someone comes back from the military that they will see the fire service as a joke almost. I understand that PJ is an incredibly tough MOS to get into that takes lots of physical and mental strength, but If I get the opportunity...

I noticed that in the MOS Para rescue in the Air Force, you can get your Medic license after you finish the Para Rescue schooling. Now my question is: If someone goes through with it and gets their paramedic that way, how is the transition to civilian EMS in the United States?

Hello everyone! Threads like this probly get posted all the time, and for that I apologize :P But anyways, I am starting my Basic class on Monday morning and I am beyond excited for it! I want to eventually become a FF/Medic. I am currently a cadet for a local fire department and get to do...