Hello!

[CobaltSSTurbo]

Hello All!

I am new here, I am currently in the Navy stationed in Seattle, WA. I have been an EMT-B/IV since 2008 and have my CPR/BLS certs as well. I am currently on my way out of the Navy and will be moving to Las Vegas. I am looking for jobs there but really cant find any. I am going to attend EMT-I school in June and then move on to my Paramedic hopefully. Im 22 and have been in the Navy for 3 years now.

Do you guys know of any good EMT job websites besides 911hotjobs, Indeed.com, Craigslist?

Thanks for the help, and im glad to be a part of this forum!

[paramedicmike]

Welcome.

Good luck in your job quest. The problem in the civilian world is that EMTs are a dime a dozen. With that the economic laws of supply and demand come into play. EMTs are replaceable at the drop of a hat in many organizations. The trick in many areas isn't necessarily finding employment. It's finding employment with a reputable company that takes its role in health care seriously.

What about using your GI bill to go to college and then into something like PA or medical school?

[CobaltSSTurbo]

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<li>Thank you for the reply! I completely understand where you are coming from, similar to the military they can replace people quickly so you kind of have to be on the ball to keep your job. I have looked into med school but i feel more like the EMS side of things intrigues me more. Thats why i wanted to be get my paramedic. I also want to move on to the fire service. I have been working towards it for a while, I was a fire explorer with Colorado Springs FD and a volunteer firefighter as well. I feel like having my Paramedic will greatly increase my chances of getting on with an FD. Thing is too you cant run 911 in Vegas unless your atleast an EMT-I, which sucks but its understandable.</li>

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<p>I plan on using the GI BIll for the Paramedic and EMT-I school though</p>