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I'm not sure who that was aimed at GAmedic, but if it was aimed at me, that's OK; I like honesty. The reasons you mentioned are why I'm looking into becoming a firefighter. Start around 30k and still have other time to do other things and make pretty decent money.

Thanks for all the replies thus far. Around here you have to have your EMT prior to applying to be a firefighter. Once I were to get my EMT there would be some time until a position would open up, so thats why I'm curious on the pay. Gotta support the fam somehow.

So not a whole lot I guess. My intentions are to take the EMT classes and then get on with the firefighters. I think they start out at 30k here, and work (3) 24 hour shifts. I make decent money now, but alot of hours. I'm looking for some additional time to spend with my wife and kids, so that's what has led me to this decision later in life. Guess I should have went a different way with my college degree... Just askin you folks for your experienced opinions and then I'll try to come up with the "best" decision. Thanks!!

I'm getting ready to start taking EMT classes, but before I do I thought I would get an idea of what EMT's make. I'm sure there is a wide variety but if you guys/gals could give me an estimate that would help. Do EMT's in ER's make more then EMT's working PT for the ambulance service? I'm in the midwest. Sorry for the newb questions. Thank you