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Thanks everyone...basically, the training exists, but is expensive. It looks like the FD he needs to do the training for (if, Lord willing, he is hired) actually has a training course once a year. So, we may have great timing and he can do it up there. We are still waiting on exact timing from the dept. I appreciate everyone's time! Have a great day!

He was NREMT certified...from that website, I read that he has to complete the training again: If lapsed beyond a two-year period and state certification at the EMT-Basic level has also lapsed, document successful completion of a new state-approved DOT National Standard EMT-Basic education program within the past two (2) years; submit a new application and fee; and successfully complete the NREMT-Basic written examination and state-approved practical examination (within the past 12 months) that meets or exceeds Registry standards. Thanks for your help!

From this quote: If lapsed beyond a two-year period and state certification at the EMT-Basic level has also lapsed, document successful completion of a new state-approved DOT National Standard EMT-Basic education program within the past two (2) years; submit a new application and fee; and successfully complete the NREMT-Basic written examination and state-approved practical examination (within the past 12 months) that meets or exceeds Registry standards This is where he is. He was current when we left for England and then we spent too much time goofing off in Europe. What is the DOT National Standard EMT-Basic program? That seems to be the easiest way. However, he is out of practice and has been focusing on other things (baby, masters, finding a job) so he would probably want to get retrained. Thanks

Hi, I am new to the group so hopefully this isn't in the wrong forum. Anyway, we are getting out of the military in late summer and need to be emt-certified by Nov for a firefighter position...so our only choice is a short course. We are willing to go anywhere to get this...but our family is in northern California and Portland, OR. I know there is a lot of negative thoughts about the 2-3 week boot camp, but he was certified before and it expired while we were overseas. I would appreciate anyone who knows of short courses. We are out in the middle on August and are available to go the long days. We even looked at the wilderness EMT programs in Wyoming...but a little too costly. What a blast that would be! Thanks for your time and advice!