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Q: Qualifications for a Chicago fire department EMT?
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Is is possible to work for the Fire Department and be an EMT at the same time?

In most large cites over 10,000 people they require their fire fighters to be EMT


Where all can a certified EMT find employment besides ambulance companies?

The fire department.


Where are EMT jobs available?

EMT jobs are available at most hospitals if you apply. Also, you can try to contact your local fire department, or if you know any paramedics, then contact their bosses.


live in bayonne were can I go for EMT class?

You can call LaGuardia Community College Paramedic (www.lagcc.cuny.org) 718-482-5768 or try calling the City of Bayonne Fire Department. They have EMT's on staff and they could recommend where you could get certified as an EMT.


Who is more trained EMT- Paramedic- firefighter?

This completely depends on the Fire Department. A lot of Fire Departments in the United States require that their firefighters are EMT-Paramedics. While some only require First Responder training. Some Fire Departments also have ambulances staffed by EMTs and Paramedics that can transport patients to the hospital.


Is there an EMT school in Chicago IL?

The Malcolm X College is located in Chicago, IL and carries it's own EMT training as well as EMT-B refresher training. The refresher training is 24 hours long.


Where do Emt work?

An EMT (emergency medical technician) can work anywhere. You see them mostly working with paramedics on an ambulance but they can also be with a firedepartment. I have some EMT friends who work at factories. They are part of the special response teams. I am an EMT at the first responder level.


How much is fire fighter school?

There really is not a fire fighter school. Depending on what state you live in you will have to be a certified EMT. The cost of that is around a thousand dollars depending on where you live. If you want to be a fire fighter then you should talk to local fire stations and find out what you need to do to get on at the department.


When is the next EMT class?

check with your state's department of health


Where can I find good emt training online?

http://www.trainingdivision.com offers the most common EMT training, but an EMT license is based on state law and most states do not recognize an online certification, and the states that do recognize the certification will generally still make you take a series of expensive tests. If possible take an EMT course through your local/state fire department, and you can be assured that your certification will be valid and accepted.


How much money does an EMT make in VA?

The range can be from 9 dollars a hour up to 15 per hour if you can get into a city fire department working only EMS calls


What is the different between EMS and EMT?

An EMT is an Emergency Medical Technician who is a worker in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS).