Guest guest Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Actually though the economy has affected EMS. In reading reports around the nations some have cut number of ambulances. Some are looking at downgrading from ALS to BLS. As EMS is not a mandatory service as money crunches hit citys and counties we all may be out the door. > > > > I found this morning, thought I would pass it along. > Ron > Jobs That Will Never Go Away > Paramedic > Paramedics make life and death decisions, assessing injuries and providing > emergency medical care. To be a paramedic you have to be agile, strong, and be > willing to work under pressure. Although the hours can be long, many > paramedics find great satisfaction in helping others. An EMT paramedic has usually > taken courses in anatomy and physiology and completed a one-to-two-year > program -- or the equivalent of an associate's degree. Basic and intermediate > certification can get you started in this fast paced, much needed career. > According to the BLS, paramedics earned an average of $30,870 annually in 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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