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$20,000 - $50,000
FIRE MEDIC: Don't Be Afraid To Get Up Close & Personal
About this video
Raymond is a fire medic who has no typical day at work - on any given day he could be fighting fires, taking care of sick people, dealing with accidents, or rescuing those in trouble. He only wishes he would have started this job earlier.
Job Title: Fire Medic
Employer: Sarasota County Fire Department
Job Summary: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Job Description
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.
On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Certification Requirement
Required by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)Quick Facts
Projected Job Growth
30 to 40 percent
Typical schedule
Full-time, Irregular, Long hours
Typical workplace
Office, Military, Hospital / Clinic, Indoor, Outdoor, Physically demanding
Personal Qualities
Empathy, People skills, Problem solving skills, Strength/stamina, Verbal communication skills, Courageous, Likes working with hands, Teamwork, Technical skillsEducational Path
Education Requirement
Trade/vocational SchoolHigh school degree
Recommended Education Degree
High school degreeTrade/vocational School
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