What should I look for when applying to an EMS agency?

[Floridastudent]

You're welcome. From what I understand, most of FL EMS is fire based. Try Lee County, or any other quality municipal agencies that you know of. You could get your RN, then challenge out the medic, just a thought. In any event, regarding the long term (just get your foot in the door somewhere for now), stay away from private EMS. Acadian in LA/TX/MI is decent, though. Observe the example of Rural Metro in Atlanta. The operation could pack up and leave at any time, leaving you without a job.

Yes, that is an issue, most of FL being fire based. I may end up having to relocate out of the state - especially where there are a limited number of EMS agencies here that do 911, and the economy is terrible so they may not be hiring any time soon.

SOmeone else on here had mentioned Lee County. Daytona, which is near me, was also mentioned to me.