How much would becoming an EMT-B help in the hiring process and Paramedic School

[RyanEMVFD]

But the secretary only works 40 hours a week. Whereas I can work up to 168 hours a week if I wanted to.

[Unregistered]

Well said, EricCSU.
Unregistered is still and A-hole though.
KC

Oh I'm not going to deny it - I am an ase-hole.

Thanks for everyones input though, I really do appreciate it. Facts are facts, I'm not trying to sugar coat anything. I have a family to raise and bills to pay.

[dmfireschool]

The bottom line is this ... if you want to dramatically increase your chances of becoming a firefighter become an EMT then a Paramedic. It will get you more extra points on the exam than a college degree.

A college degree is great but if it doesn't get you the extra points on the exam then it's worthless. Especially if you are taking exams in the midwest and east coast.



Brent Collins is Assistant Fire Chief, Cleveland Fire Department and President of Don McNea Fire School. Visit his website www.fireprep.com for more information on test taking strategy and advice.

You can find more on testing secrets by Chief Collins in the Career Article section from the Jobs drop down menu just above this posting.

[grif250]

Being able to pay your bills and support your family are job one. I have never met a homeless firefighter/medic.