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Thanks for the reply Generic, much appreciated. So each individual county holds its own accreditation process then? Presumably to align you to their protocols? Does that include training in things that perhaps I haven't seen with my UK training- Naso tracheal intubation for example. I don't mind becoming a firefighter, certainly I care more about the EMS side of things and patient care. In my mind it seems an odd match outside of an RTC to pair the two but then it would coming from the UK system. I know over here fire service jobs go in an instant and there is massive demand (sitting around getting paid seems to be popular)... is it similar over there or am I likely to be more sought after as a Paramedic already? I know there are companies such as AMR which will hold me over until I can get a job with the fire service.

I hope I'm in the right place, feel free to move me if i'm not! Im currently not far off registering as an HPC Paramedic but my partner is in California and so I'm headed there. Permanent residency and the right to work/social security are sorted. I have a few questions on the move... As I understand it, the NREMT is the national licensing body and i'll have to complete their exam? (Tried a practice one and passed but am I likely to struggle without knowing protocols/specifics to US?) I've been told I need 40 ALS contacts as part of my UK training, ALS for us is essentially various securing an airway and administering cardiac drugs during an arrest. Speaking to a US para training school I get the impression these 40 contacts are any para intervention or drug over that of an EMT-B? Is this correct? Aspirin and glucose monitoring form this list? Whats the job market for Paras in the US/Cali, am I going to struggle getting a job? Am I best getting basic fire training (community college?) and working from a fire station in order to get a decent wage? I've asked these questions on another site and Scott33 in particular has been very helpful (thanks!) and I'm guessing I'm best asking direct with those of you working in the US. Thanks for any help!