Looking for knowledge of Intl. EMT jobs.

[EMT 3x]

If anyone can help with a personal contact about landing EMT work in Iraq or Afghanistan I would GREATLY appreciate it!!!

[spenac]

Send akflightmedic a PM he is very knowledgeable about the subject. He may seem like a jerk but I assure you his answer will be accurate.

[akflightmedic]

You simply are NOT going to find work as an EMT in Afghanistan or Iraq. I see you are a firefighter...that is a better option for you as it will be much easier to find positions which are hiring.

Over the past few years there have been very rare postings for an EMT B and I have advertised those when I see them. As I expected, they ended up NOT hiring EMTs as they are useless in this area. The scope of an EMT has nothing to offer here that a person trained in first aid can not do.

At a bare minimum, you need Intermediate which some of the security companies will hire. With those positions you are a shooter first, EMT second. Other than those high risk positions which also typically require security/military/weapons experience, you will not find work as a Basic.

[EMT 3x]

Thanks you for the replies. A little disappointed with the news, but know I know.

NOW I know.... It's early yet.......

[NYCEMS9115]

Go back to school and become what you want to be. Don't be discourage... An EMT is just the first step to the many floors of Medicine. All the best...

[EMT 3x]

Next step is Medic school. Doesn't start until August with the system I'm in. Just thought I could pull off 6 months overseas first.

Thanks.