EMT

EMT

STARofLIFE

Union County, NJ

Male, 24

I have been a certified Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) for over 6 years. I am the true "first responder" and have been dispatched to over 1,000 calls including medical, trauma, and psychiatric emergencies. How do I handle the stress and what goes on in my mind when YOUR life is on the line? Find out by asking me anything!

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Last Answer on May 17, 2012

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Hi, I'm currently training to be an emt but I'm 16 .. Is there a way for me to be able to ride in the back of the ambulance(not including clinicals) but as a full time emt @amr being 16 could I get parental permission?

Asked by Monkey85 over 10 years ago

 

It is my dream to be EMS (currently business major and licensed real estate agent). I was denied entrance into EMT-B program because of 2 theft charges when I was 18 (now 26) what can I do about this? can I still become EMT?

Asked by Jake almost 7 years ago

 

Medical alert bracelets: better to have to information engraved on the bracelet or a QR code/usb to access the medical information?

Asked by Stephen Murphy over 5 years ago

 

Why is the general idea that you don’t stabilize/immobilize a possible wrist fracture in a kid? Is that because paramedics are not authorized/licensed to make the decision of a neurovascular stability of the joint?

Asked by amolpeddoc over 5 years ago

 

My partner was having a psychotic break, drifting in/out of consciousness. You punched him in the chest and threatened to cause him pain if he didn't respond. I thought I could trust EMTs but this seemed abusive. Why did you do this?

Asked by EJ over 5 years ago

 

If someone had a misdemeanor charge and had to spend a couple nights in jail can they still become an EMT and eventually paramedic in California?

Asked by Zach almost 12 years ago

 

As a ride along what are we allowed to do?

Asked by Hope over 8 years ago