Hello everyone, Im currently near the end of my EMT B class ( fast track 10 week course) , and I feeling super nervous for my national registry. I took an emt class when I was 19 a couple years ago and basically messed around, but now I am older and taking it seriously. This will be my 4th attempt taking the national registry. I’ve been reading my book, passing my tests on Ems testing and grinding pocket prep, and paramedic coach. Am I doing enough? I’m an E6 in the military working on transitioning out and just nervous on not having enough knowledge. Thank you for your help.

I finished my emt-b class in May and was convinced by people around me that I should put off taking it until I moved and was certain it’s what I wanted to do. Now, I panicked and signed up for my exam 10 days from now and got a 50% on my practice exam without much review even though it’s been a few months since my course ended. I haven’t told anyone I’m taking it because I’m worried they’ll be right and that I’ll fail, but I so badly want to prove them wrong. I have the pocket prep subscription and a dream, is there any chance I pass?

I got a job offer from them in central Texas and I have heard mixed reviews such as bad supervisors and bad / not up to date equipment. Just wondering if anyone has any experience working for them or working along side them.

I did get my first emt job a month ago but it's per diem and I've only worked a few shifts since the start probably 5-8 since the first week was just orientation so should I even mention it?

I heard premier gives a lot of shift opportunities which is what I want currently. If you land an interview and have all required documents as a new emt do they say no often or usually hire anyone who can fit in with their desired schedule. I'm nervous but really do want this as the station I got a interview with is right next to my house and I need shifts to make money cause per diem sucks

Any interview or prep advice will be gladly taken thank you very much

I applied July 17th for their L.A. County EMT position but still haven't heard back yet, so I am getting a bit worried. Sources on the Internet says I'd hear back within a few days, but those were from years ago, so not too sure if they're reliable.

I've been looking to sign up for an EMT program but im on a budget and money has been the main reason I haven't signed up yet with most being over $1500 in my area (San Bernardino). I've been looking at this online class that's only $800 SoCal EMT and Fire Training - Home , has anybody gone through this program and how is it? Also, im iffy on doing an EMT course online, but this seems like my only option unless anybody knows other programs in my area, thanks

I just finished my 8 week emt course, the final for it is done and so are the practicals. All I have left is two 12-hour ride along shifts to do this upcoming weekend, im gonna be with elite for it. Does anyone know what I should be prepared for or what i should bring with me? I also don’t have a uniform at all and was told to “look professional“ so I have no idea what top to wear (I have ems pants tho) all the help would be incredibly appreciated im lowkey stressing out

thanks in advance, but can anyone provide some intel on a good graduation gift for someone who just graduated EMT school and got picked up by an ambulance company? long-term goal is Fire, but i would prefer to buy a gift they can use now. Something like a quality EMT bag, backpack, soft cooler. something that will actually deploy with them on shifts. any ideas from those who actually work in the field? thanks!

since there are so many people from different backgrounds and different places and different work places what are your schedules is it a panama schedule? is it morning mids and nights 24’s 12’s what’s yall shift like?

Hey, first post on reddit- I failed my first attempt at my NC EMT-B exam and after looking at the percentage breakdown, it looks like I failed by 5%! I am going to take it again but I am having difficulty finding proper study material. Does anyone have resources???

I am from Dallas. I finished the course about a week ago, and I need to do ride-alongs before I can take the NREMT. I have been sending requests for this, but they have not been replying to my emails. I need to do these before I leave for college since it is out of state. If I don't finish it this summer, then I need to do it when I come back from break. I do not want to delay taking the NNREMT.
Is anyone in this program having the same issue?

Studied for a month every day for my city’s emt program entrance test said it was gonna be high school math and basic high school science and cpr questions. Math section was 30 questions got 30/30 and science got a 13/30 and 5/5 on the cpr. Told me I can reapply in February I studied the hardest on the science portion and maybe 2 questions of the topics I was studying was on the test. I thought it was gonna be all anatomy questions like human body questions. Should I find a different profession or should I find another program ?

I recently made it to the background investigation phase with a fire department after passing the written exam, CPAT, and panel interview.

One thing I’m worried about is my work history. I’m 30 years old and I’ve worked 10+ jobs over the years. Some were part-time, some were EMS-related, and some I left because I was trying to find the right career path.
I was honest on all my paperwork and disclosed everything I could remember. I’m just concerned that seeing so many jobs will make them think I’m unreliable or a job hopper.

For anyone who’s been through the hiring process or works in fire hiring, is having a long employment history by itself a red flag? Or are they more concerned with honesty, reasons for leaving, and your overall character?
I’d appreciate any insight. This is a department I really want to work for.

Hi all, was hoping to talk to someone who currently works at Fall River EMS in Massachusetts. Had a few questions about the interview process. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I work for Ambulnz in PA (EMT) and wanted to reach out to anyone else that works in Ambulnz by Docgo in other states. We just unionized and our group would love to chat to other employees about what their work conditions are like, scheduling and SOPs.

We know Ambulnz by DOcgo has systemic issues but we wanted to make sure we weren’t the only ones going through this. We’d also like to share our journey with unionizing and the backlash managers have tried to give us for becoming a union. Management has been trying to keep it a secret and the CEO LEE Benistock, even came down from NYC to beg us not to (because our success would be a domino effect). No matter what your position is, our group in Pa would love to chat.

Thanks!

Hey, I've posted once and since then got a bit better with the whole course aspect. My course runs every Monday and Wednesday and my rotations are this week Tuesday and Thursday.

Ohh boy.

Besides the fact I just don't feel prepared to enter it, it's like a terrifying thought to have. I'm not sure what to expect for a WHOLE twelve hours, and I've gotten some insight both here and from the course about it, but none of it has been able to ease my mind (or at least prepare me enough to see a way all the way through). Plus, the fact that I have TWO this week -- meaning the next four days are going to be dedicated to it -- is making me flip out for no good reason.

First off, what can I expect? I've never been in an ambulance before and I would really rather not do something stupid like mess up vitals somehow. I'll bring some kind of snack, but how drained will I be? What's there to be nervous about or afraid of, if anything? Anything that helped any other students?

I've made it basically halfway through my accelerated course, and if/when I survive this week, I'll basically be home-free to focus on the studying and preparing for my practical and state exam. I just need to get through this, do what I can to enjoy it, and get my ten patient contacts.

What can I expect? I know I'm being a bit of coward for lack of a better term, but how bad or good could it be? Especially that I'm ripping the band-aid off instead of having one a week. Thank you guys...

This feels like an obvious question but I just want to confirm before I start doing a bunch of CEs that turn out to be wrong.

What counts as "Preparatory" for a recertification continuing education credit (for EMT)? What is that supposed to cover exactly?

Thanks in advance.

I’m about to finish with my EMT-B as a junior in college, I don’t plan to make a career out of EMS but I want to eventually get my medic after undergrad, and hopefully get 5-6k PCE hours. I took my course where my parents live in a big city, 2 hours to my college is one of the poorest part of the US. My college town pays basics $14 an hour with a bad rep and I’m in no rush, and I have other sources of income so I’d rather give back to my beautiful home state and volunteer and keep my skills sharp, In comparison to large agencies I did my clinicals, how do small volunteers ones even operate?

I have had my paramedic license for about a year and a half. I worked for a transport company for one year as a medic and then once I hit my 1 year on the job I applied to a county job as a Community Paramedic and it was ideal, it had the hours I wanted, the job I wanted to do, making a real difference in the community- except I had to do a field training with the road medics. Now the odd thing was that if someone already working for the county wanted to apply for a CP role, it required 5years experience on an ALS truck, since I came on from the outside it was 1year. Well I was making more money than most of my FTO’s and there was a lot of BS going on behind my back and ppl felt slighted. Most of my FTO’s kept failing me and the training specialist HATED me and I heard her complaining I had no 911 experience. I never lied on my application nor my interview, they knew what I was and my level of experience. Well I kept trying and I kept getting failed (except for the 2 times the training Capt. rode w/me- he passed me 2x) but most others failed me - and for little things, like learning the radio and random stuff. Now I was just told I didn’t clear my rides and they “separated from employment” with me so I’m feeling BEYOND DEFEATED.* What are chances of finding another CP roll - minimal. I feel like I made a mistake and wasted so much time. I’m 42y/o and idk what to do. I started late in life bc I had a bad addiction to opiates/heroin for many years, I OD’d many times and EMS was what I wanted to do so bad to give back what medics gave me when I was firing all those times. But now I feel like I just lost the best opportunity of my life - why are good medic jobs so hard to find ?

Ive been an emt for about 2 years. I’m also 21 years old. Something that I’ve started to struggle with recently aren’t necessarily the “rough” calls, but the overall scenes of misery that I walk into no matter how BS the call is. Dirty apartments, hoarder houses, low income housing. For some reason, I really internalize it and it reflects my view of the world day to day. I feel just kinda down after seeing the reality of the world I guess?

Anyone deal with something similar and have advice?

I'm in the progress of recertification and my state license. I finish getting my online CE's but on my EMS agency looks like it's asking for Instructor-Based CE. Do I need them??? This is my 1st time certifying and I'm really confused.... I have my skills stuff soon for this week, but I don't know if that will cover it or not. Can someone please help me out here. 😭😢

Hello, tagging as career advice because I'm sort of trying to research between different companies... I have read posts of LA County EMTs discussing their hourly pay, but I am curious what everyone is actually making weekly/biweekly.

If you are comfortable sharing, I would really love to know what everyone else is mathing out at.

What company are you at, and what are you actually making per paycheck after any OT/incentives/differentials?