VBob

Lots more advice, thanks. I am going to learn today what EMT-B means. The schools here in Georgia have an EMT basic and EMT intermediate. They told me that I would need intermediate to find any work. I have had an Associates degree for years in electronics and have two additional years of college study. I worked for 24 years in technology and had the title of Network Engineer at the job I retired from. I studied and got certified as a Realtor and had my own business. I know its not relevant and the credit hours I got years ago won't transfer to any schools today. Just background. I have played and coached contact sports for years and have seen my share of breaks, dislocations, cuts and concussions. I have had loved ones die in my arms. I expect I will see much worse but I am sure I have the stomach for it. I am pretty sure the school is not a mill. It is part of the Georgia school system. I agree that age is just a number but I am learning that most employers don't see it that way. Thanks for the encouragement and advise everyone.

Thanks for the replies. I realize the pay is not the best but that is not the issue. I had a long and rewarding career. I don't just want to work but I want to serve people. I just want to get started preparing for this but not if it would be a dead end. Now that I have some feedback from you all I can get really serious researching and preparing for it. The next available classes are coming up in January. When I do decide to do something I go all in so I can do a lot on my own before them. Thanks again.

Hi, This is my first post here. I'll get right to it. I retired early from a troubled airline. I spent 4 years as a realtor and 2 years as an over the road truck driver. (it was an adventure) All that time on the road I was wondering what I can do that is meaningful. My youngest daughter is beginning an emt, paramedic path as her career. I started thinking about this as a way to serve. Recently I had a good discussion with a neighbor who is an emt, paramedic with a local fire department and I am convinced that I would like to do this. My question is, if I go through emt training, is there any real prospect for a 57 year old rookie to find a job. I know that the fire department won't hire me at my age. I take great care of myself physically and am strong and fit. I know if I ask the schools and private emt employers they will say yes because they have to. I figure that I can get a frank answer here. Thanks in advance. VBob