I passed! I'm an EMT.

[Rider90]

Sharing some wonderful news...

There will be one more Emergency Medical Technician out there...

I PASSED!!

I have my temporary permit to practice and that expires in 2007, but I will be tested in two weeks for certification to become licensed in the state of Wisconsin (NREMT) that is good for, I believe, the next two years. After two years I just need to take a short refresher course.

I estimate that I have around 100 hours on an ambulance already, but have not been riding because I have had to go to school every Saturday and still do full-time during the week in IL. I have been on a Rescue Squad now for a little over a year and used to volunteer every saturday for 8 hours, now I'm going to see if I can change my career.

Wooohoooo!

[BruteForce]

Congrats! You thinking about going into the field full-time?

[Rider90]

Congrats! You thinking about going into the field full-time?
Definately.

I'm a Manager right now for a taxi dispatch office that dispatches 1100+ cabs in the Suburbs and the city of Chicago. I worked my way from phone operator to manager in a little over a year, although I am proud when the stress settles down, a wise man once told me "Being a Manager isn't often rewarding, it just means you're on top of the ***** pile." So I just want to move onto something different and after doing a few ride-a-longs in an Ambulance and once with an LEO, I decided I wanted to be an EMT. I'll continue my education and persue EMT-IV Tech (Starting IV's) and possibly Paramedic, but will also look into being a police officer and fireman.

[rayjay]

Congrats! In our area most paid firemen also double as paramedics in the smaller depts. That would give you two out of three of your choices. :D pays better too.

[mclemore102]

Congrat rider! Welcome to the club:D

[Tallboy]

Congratulations! :beer:

[MI2QWK4U]

Congrats....Having friends that are EMTs and Paramedics, you worked hard getting it done. Good luck in your career choices....

[Mike Poore]

Not to diminish what you've already accomplished; but you might want to think about Nurse Practitioner training. It's a very rewarding and good paying profession, and in high demand, in these parts. Many positions in industry.

[MaLo03]

FANTASTIC! Good to hear such good news. I'm sure you'll make an excellent trustworthy tech. We all know from viewing you recent work how dedicated you are.
Eggie

[RoyLPita]

Congrats. I wish you the best.

[bigslim]

Congrats Jason. Job well done.

[DEFYANT]

Congratulations Jason. I did 9 yrs in the volenteer fire service prior to becoming an LEO. The VFD was actually a good stepping stone to the PD.

You'll learn alot.

Good luck!

[KillJoy]

CONGRATULATIONS! I'm sure it was a lot of work to get where you are. Why stop here....try to be a full blown Nurse, they are in VERY high demand here in central Ohio.

Once again, congrats and be safe!

KillJoy

[jgc61sr2002]

Jason - Congrats and Best Wishes.:up: :congrats:

[Paul T. Casey]

Good work Jason. I salute your comittment.

[Bowman9]

Congratulations :banana:

[MikesMerc]

Congrats!:beer:

[MarauderMark]

Congrats!:beer:
Congrats Jason.You are truely a life saver:up:

[bagpiper]

Congrats,I am a full time firefighter and EMT in Massachusetts

[King Fubar]

Congrats Jason, just rmember with that you can go anywhere. Like Mike said RNP good cash and 9-5.

[DEFYANT]

Hey by the way, dont let any stigma about the nurse idea slow you down. You know, only women are nurses'... BS! I know of 2 corrections officers (one that held the rank of Sgt.) with a good amount of time on the job, quit after attaining their nurseing certificate (not sure to what level, you get the idea).

[01 Interceptor]

Congrats! That is great news. I wish you all the best in your career choice.

[fastblackmerc]

Congrats Jason, just rmember with that you can go anywhere. Like Mike said RNP good cash and 9-5.
CONGRATS!!! If you decide to become a nurse you might want to look into being a traveling nurse. They work all over the country, free housing, free insurance, signing bonuses, etc. The article says some make up to 100K a year.

[SergntMac]

Congrats, Jason, and best wishes.

[jdando]

Way to go! congratulations.

jeremy

[Bluerauder]

Sharing some wonderful news...

There will be one more Emergency Medical Technician out there...

I PASSED!!

Congratulations on your EMT qualification. :congrats: And, good luck on your certification for the state and in your career choices for the future. :up:

[sweetair]

Sharing some wonderful news...

There will be one more Emergency Medical Technician out there...

I PASSED!!

I have my temporary permit to practice and that expires in 2007, but I will be tested in two weeks for certification to become licensed in the state of Wisconsin (NREMT) that is good for, I believe, the next two years. After two years I just need to take a short refresher course.

I estimate that I have around 100 hours on an ambulance already, but have not been riding because I have had to go to school every Saturday and still do full-time during the week in IL. I have been on a Rescue Squad now for a little over a year and used to volunteer every saturday for 8 hours, now I'm going to see if I can change my career.

Wooohoooo!That is absolutely fantastic. I hope I never personally need your services though!:D Congrats

[Rider90]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I'll be an EMT for awhile then I'll look into other choices, including being a nurse, I've spent a few nights in the ER getting clinical time and of course dropping people off, it's usually an "exciting" enviroment so theres an option. Thanks guys :)

[ckadiddle]

Way to go!

[Hotrauder]

Jason, you have an impressive achievement record for your age. Congratulations! Good luck and continued success to you.
Dennis:)

[jimlam56]

Congratulations!
Thanks for serving the public.
:beer:

[Marauder2005]

Very nice, congrats...:high5:

[STLR FN]

Congrats Rider90 on passing.

[Bradley G]

WTG Jason.
You will do well

[Lone_Star]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rider90]

They keep rolling in :)

Thank you everyone!

[woaface]

I caught this late but hey congradulations! That's an awesome step.

[SilverStreak]

We are very proud of you Jason. Job well done.
Darrell