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July 21
Dustin replied to Lauren's discussion 'NREMT'
That sucks! Good luck with the job hunt, as far as the test goes, just know your basics and remember that there is always 1-2 answers you can toss out immediately. Also, don't analyze the questions too much, NREMT is notorious for people reading t...
July 21
We have Southstar... It's ETA is usually around 18 minutes.... County puts them on standby when they get a call that they think may need them. Then either the EMS crew, fire chief, or Life Support tells them to fly. Our LZ is usually on scene. EAc...
July 21
Lauren replied to Lauren's discussion 'NREMT'
Yeah... I was already working as an EMT, got laid off yesterday... So I'm jobhunting but wanted the national to expand my job possibilies...
July 21
LOL thanks
July 21
i have not yet taken it, but i would like to soon... some have said it is very easy, some have said it is very hard.. depeneds on how well u can remember
July 20
the computer based test is not bad at all. just carefully read each question and think carefully about your answer. my test quit after 63 questions and i passed. my friends test was over a hundred and he passed so just make sure you read thoroughl...
July 20
Colt
July 20
Ok, I don't mean any of this to be mean. I work as an EMT. Just lifting and transferring you need to be in pants. I had a stretcher issue on a hill that brought me to my knees literraly. I had a patient that would not remove his hand from my inner...
July 20
I agree my EMT finals seemed much harder then the NREMT....Just make sure you know good solid basics!
July 20
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July 20
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July 20
We had a fireworks call but not on the 4th of July... On July 5th, we were called to a commerical vehicle. It was a trailer used for fireworks that was smoldering.
July 20
Are you a EMT? Around here you can't treat anyone if you're not an EMT. I would have called 911 before I walked over and stayed on the phone with 911 while assessing the patients. And bc I stopped, it would be abandonment to leave before the care ...
July 20
Lauren added a discussion
I have my NJ EMT cert and going for NREMT on Thursday... I heard its hard as hell... Anyone have any experiences with NREMT exam?
July 20

Profile Information

Hometown:
Mullica Hill
I Live: (City, State)
Mullica Hill,
Years in Fire/EMS:
1
Relationship Status:
Single
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Harmony
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
1
Dept. Web Site:
http://harmonyfirerescue.com
Second Department (if appl.)
Accucare Transport
2nd Department Type:
EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Rank/Role at Second Department:
EMT - Basic
My Training:
EMT-B
About Me:
I'm 25. I just got my EMT-B and going to fire school soon. I'm non-pack right now but still work my butt off... I work fulltime as a EMT for Accucare Transport.
Day Job:
Accucare Transport
Top Issues Facing Responders:
not enough positions for volunteering and then not enough volunteers... I know its a double edged sword.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
you can do things you can't do anywhere else

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At 12:53am on March 26, 2009, Greenman said…
True. Haven't been throught there since about 2003.

Been overseas most of the time since then, probably swing thorugh there this summer though going between New Hampshire and Georgia.

GM
At 10:22pm on March 25, 2009, Greenman said…
Mullica hill, huh? I know where that is! My wife's Washington Township.

Stay safe out there.

Greenman
At 4:49pm on March 24, 2009, LT. EMS said…
hey there lauren please tell me u were out at that fire in 25-1 local today we got to sit in 25-1 station
At 6:09pm on February 26, 2009, Patience Ryan said…
hey Lauren, welcome to Women in Public Safety. Please make yourself at home here.
At 7:46pm on February 25, 2009, Romulus14541 said…
Lauren, welcome to the saloon.... get ready to hammer it out with us men.. You will find that you have good company with Deb, Anne, and the Saloon Manager... Jen.. We give out.. and the ladies shove it ours.. LMAO... so join in the fun... none of it means anything.... as Drew Carey use to say... all of it is worth 1,000,000 points... LOL.. join in... have fun... and get ready to be razzed.. Tom/Rom
At 4:57pm on February 21, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Lauren, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy just jump in anywhere and get your feet wet. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
At 9:39am on February 20, 2009, Sascha Hilgers said…
welcome to the FFN Family.
Greetings from Germany, stay safe.
 
 

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