dropdeded 0 #1 January 22, 2004 Just went down and picked up my EMT-1 card, I still have a few classes to complete before I hit the job market and I'd like to walk into a prospective employers place of business with everything I can. I asked where I picked up my card if they had info on obtaining the Ambulance drivers license and they said ask at the DMV. The DMV said they just do the testing. So, cant find any useful info online so far, anyone have suggestions, experience? Are there training facilities in SoCal ? (Im in Bakersfield) Thanks dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 January 22, 2004 Doesn't look like you need a class. Get the handbook, memorize, and go take the test. Ambulance Driver Certificate If you wish to drive an ambulance used commercially in emergency service (VC §2512), apply at any DMV office. You may purchase an Ambulance Driver Handbook for $5. The following requirements must be met to apply for an Ambulance Driver certificate: Be at least 18 years of age. Hold a valid California driver license that is not on departmental probation. Pay an application fee $25 for an original certificate. $12 for a renewal, duplicate, or name change. Pass an Ambulance Driver written examination. Submit a completed request for Live Scan Service form (DMV 8016 [BCII 8016]). See Live Scan Fingerprints below for more information. Submit either a: (not required if you have a valid medical report already on file with DMV). Medical Examination Report (DL 51), or Acceptable Federal Aviation Administration or Department of Transportation medical form. Additional Requirements When renewing your Ambulance Driver certificate you must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-1) certificate. The EMT-1 certificate is not required if you are a California licensed physician, registered nurse, emergency care physician assistant, or a paramedic certified by a County Health Officer. If you are a volunteer ambulance driver, you may be exempt from holding an EMT-1 certificate if the following requirements are met: The ambulance service is provided in an unincorporated area of a county with a population of less than 125, 000 people. You (the driver) provide a letter on County Board of Supervisors letterhead identifying the name of the volunteer ambulance service. You (the driver) provide a letter on letterhead from one of the following who identifies you by name and the name of the volunteer ambulance service: County Health Office County Medical Care Committee Local emergency medical services agency coordinator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #3 January 22, 2004 geeeez, why couldnt they give me that info at the DMV ? Thanks dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #4 January 22, 2004 well... um... it was on the DMV website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #5 January 22, 2004 well... um... it was on the DMV website. ------------------------------------------------------------ Now I know better than to rely on humans dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #6 January 22, 2004 hehe. best of luck on the test! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivinMedic 0 #7 January 23, 2004 Wow, you need a special license to drive an ambulance in California??? I've been an EMT here in New Jersey for 8 years, and been a Paramedic now for almost a year! I've been driving ambulances for almost 9 years & never needed anything other than my New Jersey drivers license Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 January 23, 2004 Ed, wow! You are moving along with this EMT thing. Good luck, I have a feeling you'll do fine. MarMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #9 January 23, 2004 Thanks dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #10 January 23, 2004 You are not getting ride along time? We can have just about as much as we want in the school that I am currently in for EMT.. Thats crazy no time in the ER? what the hell are you supposed to do?www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #11 January 23, 2004 EMT is only a small portion of the course I took. Its Emergency Services and Safety Management. I went through POST, OSHA, Gen. Ed.,PC 832 Laws of Arrest, did the weapons range deal, a whole bunch of crap. Studying for the FEMA test right now. The Program Director bailed not to long ago and burned some bridges that really affected MY program and the goals I have. One way or another though, Im gonna get what I need dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
