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So I'm intrigued and trying to learn a bit more about the emt/medic/fire world and job/hiring process. What's on your resume that makes you stand out? What certifications would you recommend to someone to help them stand out in the crowd?

So a few years ago I took a course here in South Florida for EMT-B through Barry University. It was good, but definitely not the greatest. For the most part it ended up being the course I chose because it had a more convenient class time schedule since I was working part time as well. Well...

So it's been awhile since I've had this topic on my mind. I completed EMT training and got state certified last year. The next step was supposed to be fire academy but I guess brain hit overdrive and I let my fear get the best of me. I love the subject matter and the application and everything...

so for awhile now I've been going back and forth on life decisions. i went to school, got EMT state certified, worked my *** off. and then it came time to apply for fire academy. i was always a little nervous, there were certain parts of the course that just scared me a bit you know. but i...

i finished my emt-b, whether i do academy and then medic or medic then academy is up in the air. either way i want to get them both done. but i'm just curious, are you more likely to get hired if you've already done your medic? instead of a department having to possibly invest money in you to go...

i just finished my emt training and will hopefully be starting the academy in a few months. i am not in horrible shape. but i definitely want to get in kick *** shape. what does everyone do to get in good shape or keep in good shape.. do you have a regular gym workout? do you go to crossfit? or...

whats the consensus out there? my long term goal is fire. but would it be smarter of me to do emt and then fire and attempt to get a job and then do medic or just do emt medic and then fire? the medic program is quite long. i just want to make sure that when i apply to get a job, im an appealing...

how long is the average paramedic program? i am currently near the end of my EMT program and am planning for the next step. i am in south florida and am trying to find a program, but don't seem to be having much luck.. help?? :blink:

Im am currently in my finals months of my EMT class. and would like to take the next step and go to paramedic school. can any one recommend a paramedic program in the miami dade/broward area? I would really appreciate the help? also does anyone also have any information regarding volunteer...

i am an emt student just starting out, my program has issued us a shirt but we are required to get our own shoes/boots and pants. i have been searching locally to try to find the right ones and the most comfortable ones. where do you guys all buy yours? any suggestions?

i am currently enrolled in EMT-b training. my long term goal is to be fire rescue. would you suggest going straight to the academy after EMT or doing my Medic first? any opinions or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

I've just recently started my EMT-B class here in south florida, and its giving me alot of insight right off the bat about the field, alot of things that i hadn't really considered before. now i know its a little early because i just started, but i also know that the odds of getting a job...

i just began my EMT-B classes in south florida, and am in need of buying my own uniform pants and shoes. does anyone have any suggestions for where to buy the pants and shoes or what type they are partial too?

So i am starting class for EMT-b in the next week and am very excited about it. i've been browsing through here and see many people saying that they have already started applying for jobs, or have started class and have sponsors and all kinds of other things.. what does all of this mean? should...

I am starting Emt-b class, and am very excited about the field. its always held my interest, but i suppose i've always been nervous about it and held back. now all of a sudden its a reality, and reading some peoples thoughts on the calls they've gotten or things they've seen is starting to make...

the average person may have trouble finding a job covered in ink, but i never thought it was such an issue for a paramedic of firefighter. until recently when i've been hearing more discussion about it.. can anyone shed some light on the situation, whether true or false, are tattoos such an...

has any one heard of this program or have any opinion on it? It was definitely not my first choice. I am in the Miami/Broward area. however, i need a program that is at night, that allows me to continue working during the day. not working is not an option. so does anyone know anything about this...

i currently live in miami, fl but will be moving to NC in about 6 months or so. Does any one have any experience or any information about particular stations or areas that i should look into for employment, or any information about the job situation in nc at all? thanks!

I currently live in broward county in fl. I am registering for an EMT class beginning in july. however there is a very good chance I could be moving from FL to North Carolina, in about 6 months to a year. Should I just hold off and take the class once I have moved? Or if I do take the class now...

I am currently looking for a good EMT program to start in the upcoming months. if anyone has any suggestions, in the miami/broward/palm beach area i would really appreciate it. But besides that, my end goal is fire. what else can i be doing in the mean time to get ahead and get ready? fitness...