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Hey everyone, just thought I would mention that I appreciate all the input. I got a job at a certain ambulance company thanks to all the tips I got on here. In fact, my partner at work is someone who gave me advice on this forum!!! She is a great partner, so thanks to her and this forum...

I have been an EMT-B for almost a year now. I have ran about 800 calls, mostly 911. I love it. However, I need some variety, and some $$$. The only two options I can see online are either a CPR volunteer for the American Heart Association, or becoming an independent contractor and spending a...

Here in Los Angeles, it appears that the Fire Department works with ambulance companies, so each 911 call gets both FD Paramedics and Ambulance Company EMT's, am I right? But I didn't see an ambulance on the news yesterday. Usually I can spot the McCormick or Care or Schaefer Ambulance in the...

This may not be a big deal for some, and maybe I am just weird about this, but I have been now to 6 different ambulance companies here in Los Angeles, and almost all of the EMT's I see walking around have frayed, faded uniforms. I mean the pockets are frayed, the dark blue pants are faded...

I understand the chances of a person reviving with CPR only are about 5%. And obviously, when we arrive, we bring an AED. But I am curious if you guys and gals that have experience have ever seen or heard of any documented cases where a person was revived with CPR only?

I lived in El Salvador in Central America for a few years, and I visit occasionally. I thought you guys might find this interesting. When there is an emergency in that country, a person can call 911, same as here. But if that emergency is medical, they send a RED CROSS Ambulance. So one...

Just got my NREMT. Working on L.A. County Card, Ambulance License, etc. After that, where is the best place to work to get experience? And maybe fairly good pay? I would like 911 experience. AMR? McCormick? Gerber? Are there any hospitals in the area that hire EMT's? Thanks everyone...