bartman884

JBE is correct,

Several NJ areas run rescue squads that provide both EMS ambulances and heavy rescue/extrication services. I know paramus for one and if you scroll around on the FDNYtrucks.com website for NJ rescue squads you can clearly see some of the apparatus these squads use.

I do not have a wealth of experience working with these type of units but I can use one example from my experience in the capital district of NY. East Greenbush, just east of Albany has Bruen Rescue squad which runs both EMS and Heavy Rescue. I can recall an EMS run I did with my commercial service up here where we responded to a minor medical call to find a Bruen member had "first responded" solo with a full sized rescue truck (pictured below).

I am not overly familiar with the system but based on what I saw this is a complete waste of resources.

Regional EMS in Rockland and Orange will also hire at 18 (and you are able to drive at 18). If your willing to make the drive its a very good company to work for.

Without a doubt; Mother, Juggs and Speed

Bill Cosby, Harvey Keitel, Raquel Welch doesnt get better than that.

Shawshank Redemption and Office Space pull a close second though

Emergency Medical Responder, where does that stand? Is it a step before or after technician?

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NYS does not have EMR's. We have Certified First Responers (CFR'S) which are the step below EMT-Basics. CFR's are not able to transport in an ambulance without at least an EMT-B but are trained to stabilize patients until more advanced EMS arrives.

I'll be there. I didn't go last year but if its anything like Vital Signs I'll enjoy it.