Recent content by Vipassana

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    Emt-b

    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.
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    Emt-b

    Thanks alot guys.
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    Emt-b

    Epic bump. Passed my written and practical. Have everything done except for my background check.
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    Fingerprint/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...
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    USAF Para Rescue

    Interesting stuff. I will have to look into it more.
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    USAF Para Rescue

    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...
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    USAF Para Rescue

    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?
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    Emt-b

    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...
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