Really hoping I can share my story and hoping to get some advice and answers. I appreciate the time in advance.
I received my EMT license in 2009, and then decided to join the Army. After I joined, I got a "dui" I say it like this because I am still unsure of exactly what it labels as on my record... I never had to pay any fees, just took an online course and mailed in the certificate. My license was however suspended for a year. I remember back in class, the paramedics stressing about suspended licenses but I don't remember what exactly was said. Now I am deployed, and my license has expired, but I have had confirmation that there is an exception for active duty military members. I am about to get out of the army and would really like to pursue the career I had intended on all along. However I am nervous that I will not be able to get an ambulance license due to my suspended license. I have talked to a friend who is currently working as an EMT and he says his company will not hire until 10 YEARS after a suspended license.. well that is a long time from now. I have a back up plan in case I will not get hired. I just want to know before I get off active duty, so I'm not setting myself up for failure. I got my license and the dui in California, but If I were to get an ems job it would be in NY or anywhere else the army sends my husband and I.
Thank you