Lee Said:

Which is better way to become a mechanic? Why?

We Answered:

I would stick with the community college, unless you are planning to work for GM or something.

Bob Said:

Emt Basic in Vegas?

We Answered:

Lets put it this way...
I got my EMT Basic last month here in Phoenix. I work at Target making 8 dollars an hour. Why you ask? No one will hire me without experience and none of the ambulance companies are hiring! EMT-B is the simplest of the three. You are basically the driver. Also, (depending on your local scope of practice)You can administer Oxygen, Aspirin, Activated Charcoal, Nitroglycerin, and oral glucose (half of which require you to patch to the hospital and get permission from a doctor). You can also take vitals (and you will do nothing but that until you get promoted). EMT-I's are just short of the Paramedic. The Intermediate can start IV's and administer some drugs via IV. The paramedic can administer all drugs on board, interprets EKG's, can insert an Endotracheal tube for patients that aren't breathing at all or very slowly.

My instructor was a Paramedic. He said it was the hardest year and a half of his life and if he could go back, he probably wouldn't do it again. They say at least one person is getting divorced during medic school. So it is very difficult, but worth it once you are employed by a good company or Fire Dept.

Hope that helps!
Jeremy

Darryl Said:

Does this mean if I wasnt busy I'd get hired at Staples?

We Answered:

yes, you would have gotten the job.