I moved to a new State recently and would absolutely love to re-join EMS. However, about 1.5 years ago I had my license suspended after having fallen asleep at the wheel. I feel like I can make a strong case - I was working four part-time jobs in addition to attending school full-time with an intense major of biochemistry. The night before my accident I had travelled 3 hrs to attend an important family event, and then had to go to work at 4 AM the next morning after 3 hrs of sleep. After seeing a cardiologist and neurologist to verify that my accident was just from exhaustion and not something medical (such as a seizure disorder), I got my license back in one month.
I also have one at-fault accident on my record, but no reckless driving or anything else super serious. A speeding ticket, I think.
I now have my degree and a stable work-life balance, so falling asleep at the wheel shouldn't be a risk. Is there a reasonable chance that an ambulance will still hire me? How can I boost my chances? What if I took an ambulance driving course? If not, what other jobs might an EMT license qualify me for? I really want to stay in the field
I also have one at-fault accident on my record, but no reckless driving or anything else super serious. A speeding ticket, I think.
I now have my degree and a stable work-life balance, so falling asleep at the wheel shouldn't be a risk. Is there a reasonable chance that an ambulance will still hire me? How can I boost my chances? What if I took an ambulance driving course? If not, what other jobs might an EMT license qualify me for? I really want to stay in the field