-> Ok, Im 17 and in and going to be certified as a Emt, Then EMT Paramed
-> was wondering if anyone out there is one, If so then I was wondering
-> What kind of thigs do you see, 2, how much does it pay.
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     Dear david.....
     You might want to work as an EMT basic for a while before going on
to Paramedic for a couple of reasons.  One, most states require you to
work as an EMT for a while so you'll have some experience before going
on to Paramedic school.  What good is a paramedic who hasn't worked in
an ambulance before?
     Two, you mighht find that you may not like EMS work, and Paramedic
School is a large investment in money, time, and effort. (where I come
from anyway.)  I'd hate to sink all that into a medic ticket if I hated
the work.
     Three  The pay isn't the greatest, and much of the rual EMS is
volunteer in many parts of the country.  Alot of people I know have a
running joke that the six rectangles that make up the 'star of life'
represent how many dollars an hour most EMTs get paid!  Municipal
services are better, especially one with Union representation
     As for what we see, there is some trauma, and some good medicals.
But the majority of calls we do in the urban setting are routine BS.
Kids with fevers, drunks with seizures, and minor illnesses, and
injuries.  I've  been called for dandruff!
   good luck.....
....s  rr
     so
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