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Hi Everyone!

I am about to start my EMT course in august. I have a quick question about employment

I was is in the US Army and got a ELS discharge ( a discharge before 188 days) because a family member was really sick and i needed to return home.

Will this type of discharge hurt my chances in a career in EMT/Paramedic

Thanks!
 
Nope. Don't worry about it. If it ever comes up, explain it exactly how you posted this question to us.
 
bryanmv said:
Hi Everyone!

I am about to start my EMT course in august. I have a quick question about employment

I was is in the US Army and got a ELS discharge ( a discharge before 188 days) because a family member was really sick and i needed to return home.

Will this type of discharge hurt my chances in a career in EMT/Paramedic

Thanks!
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Some public departments have standards for your dd214. Usually as long as its not for bad conduct then you will be fine. Will probably come up in an interview.

As for private companies...I don't see it being an issue what-so-ever.
 
Thanks guys.....

now i heard from some people since its a ELS discharge its like i never been in the army since it was so short...i have been told that it will only be on my record for 1 year after that the Army will erase my military history.

now im confused rather or not i should mention it on my interviews.
 
No. They'll ask you about it if you're working on a public dept/fd, so just explain what happened and be honest about it because they'll do a background check on you anyway.
 
bryanmv said:
Thanks guys.....

now i heard from some people since its a ELS discharge its like i never been in the army since it was so short...i have been told that it will only be on my record for 1 year after that the Army will erase my military history.

now im confused rather or not i should mention it on my interviews.
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Wrong, you will always have a dd214 and be in their records in St. Louis.

Whats your reentry code on your DD214 long form? "RE-then a number"

That tells you what kind of outlook the Army had on you when the discharged you.
 
im not sure i have to check my DD214 but last time i saw it was code 3

"Individuals who are not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waiverable. Ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted"

i can come back in with a waiver...
 
i live in state of NY i plan on to apply for FDNY and my local small towns
 
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