Five Times a Celebrity Publicly Thanked a Paramedic

Five Times a Celebrity Publicly Thanked a Paramedic

Oct 13, 2017 | News

Often being a paramedic is often a thankless job. Lauren German, who played one on the TV show Chicago Fire, said, “They get overlooked. People forget about them and all they do all day long is save lives left and right.” It’s challenging work to aid patients fighting...
What is the Difference Between an EMT and a Paramedic?

What is the Difference Between an EMT and a Paramedic?

Aug 1, 2017 | Careers

The general public tends to assume that EMTs (emergency medical technicians) and paramedics are the same. Paramedic and EMT job duties and skills complement one another, but differ in key ways. Whether you’re a student contemplating your future or someone considering...
5 reasons NOT to become an EMT

5 reasons NOT to become an EMT

Jun 25, 2017 | Careers, News

For a job with typically long hours and relatively low pay, you rarely hear about EMS agencies having a shortage of willing applicants. In fact, some might argue that the seemingly endless supply of young, eager EMTs is part of what fuels the low wages and long hours...