blueangelfightr

I couldn't think of a better comparison.

That pretty much covers it. An EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is a person that has completed the proper training to receive the title of being an EMT. EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is a system of people and equipment that includes but is not limited to EMT's, MICN's (or RN's that do pre-hospital care), ambulances, helicopters, etc. Usually these services are activated by the 911 system and they provide emergency response for sudden illnesses or injuries. An EMT-B certification is a 120 hour class and a state test following to be registered. A EMT-B is considered to give care that is at the BLS (basic life support) level. An EMT-P is much longer, an EMT-P is kind of a pre-hospital nurse. They can start IV's, push certain drugs, provide ACLS (advanced cardiac life support), and do a more detailed assessment. An EMT-I is kind of an in between. (I wish I knew more about their guidelines and what they can do, but NJ does not have an EMT-I level) So hopefully between these two responses you can understand a little more of what both abbreviations mean and stand for.

I believe FDNY is moving to hortons mounted of F450's. However, it may be F350's. I'm not sure if they are type 1's or 3's though.

Type III Hortons. All BLS units. Also, a rescue truck.

It's a convenience store.

EVMTS (Essex Valley Medical Transportation Services) is an EMS system ran by East Orange Hospital that covers the towns of Orange and East Orange as the primary EMS service. They don't have the best reputation around here.

You're right. I didn't even notice the EMT patch on the MONOC crew member. I think both companies need a overhaul.

Because MONOC uses ambulances as their ALS units. However, ALS does not transport, thats why the BLS rig showed up. It depends on the area if an ambulance or SUV shows up as your ALS unit in NJ.

My honest opinion? Become an RN and don't waste a degree. There is no where to go in the Paramedic field. You are a paramedic or you are an administrator. That's about all you can be with a degree in Paramedic Science. If you really want to, alot of hospitals will accept RN's as Paramedics and let them go into the field. Usually accompanied by only an EMT-B certification. Plus when you have your nursing degree you can get a job doing pretty much anything. If you want to specialize in a certain type of care or be an ER nurse or even work in the trauma section. On top of that if you want to expand your education you can become a BSN or MSN. Not to mention the pay scale is alot better when you are a nurse compared to a paramedic. I'm probably going to get heat for saying this, but it's the truth. On the plus side. It really is a fun job with alot of action that will keep you entertained for years to come. The pay isn't horrible, but it isn't great either. I would suggest something along the lines of an EMT-B certification first and see if you really like it. If you enjoy it, that's all that matters. Good luck.

In NJ you have a card and if you aren't too sure you can contact the NJ state dept. of health or you can even look up a name online if you have a name or city name all you need is to clarify if it's an EMT-B or EMT-P certification. http://www.state.nj.us/health/ems/emtcertsearch/search.shtml In other states, I don't know what they do.

MONOC is the only thing I can foresee giving us a problem right now.

I think that's because the state feels that we are volunteering and should not have to pay $500 for an EMT class on top of giving up our time for free. I'm a volunteer EMT and I take about 20-25 calls a month, so I don't think that money was wasted. With your logic we should pay for doctors and nurses to go to school too, I mean after all they're going to do this for their career. You have to spend money to make money. I think that volunteers are even sometimes more dedicated then the paid people because when you go paid you think of it more as a job, not treating real people with real care and compassion. But that of course doesn't apply to everyone. I don't really have complaints about EMS in NJ, but we have quite a few rigs and 5 ALS providers within 10 miles of us, so we can pretty much get things done.

Thats not true. NorthSTAR takes about 20 minutes from the time they get the call till the time they're on the ground. They still operate... well, I don't know about right now with this going on. They're good for extrications because you can't get the pt. out right away anyway. Other then that, A Level II trauma center is 10 minutes from my house. A level I trauma center is about 20 minutes away. And the nearest hospital is about <10 minutes away. So there's not too much need.

Pt. slammed her index finger in a car door and had us transport to the hospital. (The finger was probaly broken) 5 hours or so later calls us back because the finger was swelling! :shock: No other complaints, but her finger was red and enlarged. We got a RMA thank god.

Are you kidding me? But you don't say anything when other older and "more mature" "professionals" critize the young people. Really, give me a break. You guys aren't professionals, you are people who made this a living. Nothing more, nothing less.