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I remember having partners like that when I was new. In my opinion people do that because they don't know how to make themselves feel good about themselves unless it is at the expense of someone else. I do think that - to a certain degree - the "newbie" needs to take his/her lumps a little bit and just roll with the punches. There is a point where it gets to be too much, though, and I think if you feel you are at that point you should say something to your partner. I don't think it would ever be unreasonable for you to request that your partner not criticize you in front of patients, staff, or coworkers. Even though you are the "newer" EMT, you are still a PARTNER, and therefore should be granted some degree of mutual respect. Start off by simply conveying to her that you don't appreciate being criticized in front of patients. It looks unprofessional regardless of the reason, and it is destructive to a patient's trust and confidence in you as a healthcare provider. Don't make it about your ego, make it about patient care and professionalism. If you two are going to work together as partners, she needs to recognize that you are working together towards a common goal, and to nitpick and complain in public is running the train off the tracks. As far as the other times where you feel she is being "mean," I hate to say it but you're just going to have to stand up for yourself. -If she was so familiar with that street light, maybe she should have done you the favor of warning you before you drove right through it, right? Is she your partner or what? -Just because a patient is capable of walking doesn't mean that it is WRONG to have him slide over to the other bed. You lined the stretchers up because that is the way you chose to transfer the patient. End of story. If your partner insists on the patient walking despite your choice, apologize to the patient that your partner is feeling especially bossy today, and ask which method it is that THEY prefer. -You wanted to get the PCS form signed and the medical history because that is your job. You need that information because the patient is in your care and you will be responsible for whatever happens enroute. Don't let anyone tell you that you need to cut corners because that is how they are used to doing it. A little bit of self confidence goes a long way, and if you establish that you will push back a little bit, your partner will be less likely to agitate you without good cause.