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#164368 - 01/22/09 01:45 PM Re: Sobering report on EMS [Re: JohnE]
paramedicpete Offline
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Registered: 04/09/02
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Loc: Frederick, Maryland
Thanks and no problem.

I became an EMT-A in 1978, volunteered for a little more than 1 year, and then I got married and started a family, so riding the ambulance became too difficult. During the 1st Desert Storm (1991), I learned there was a shortage of EMTs, Firefighters, etc. and decided to reactivate my EMT status. Soon after I got involved with the Fire/Rescue side of the department and ALS. I have been a volunteer Paramedic for 15 years and a Firefighter for 18 years.

Back in 1993, I did work part time for 1 year as a Firefighter/EMT for the fire company I belong to, covering the Kelly Days for the career staff.

Pete

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#164370 - 01/22/09 01:54 PM Re: Sobering report on EMS [Re: Desperado]
paramedicpete Offline
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Registered: 04/09/02
Posts: 1920
Loc: Frederick, Maryland
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I have to ask though... You enjoy trench rescue???? I have been near one, and it really looked like it bit the big one to me.


Love all types of technical rescue, especially trenches eek. I am also a Technical Rescue Instructor including instructing for trench rescues.

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Of course I have no idea what your "real" job is, but with the economy the way it is, I think I would hang on to every possible qualification available.


I am a Microbiologist for the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, Maryland and head up the Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, where have been employed for 33 years.

While I would love to maintain my ALS license for potential employment, my goal is not to have to work any more and become a beach bum wink.

Pete

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#164376 - 01/22/09 02:27 PM Re: Sobering report on EMS [Re: paramedicpete]
Desperado Offline
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Registered: 11/01/08
Posts: 1530
Loc: DFW, Texas
Now it makes more sense. I can see letting it go also.
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