What Are You Doing With Your Certification?

The Oregon Emergency Medicial Services Office recognizes that the role of the EMT, and EMS itself, has expanded and changed within the last twenty years.


We asked EMTs, "What are you doing with your certification?" Listed below are articles and pictures submitted from EMTs around the state. Many EMTs are using their skills to find new jobs, using their training to expand their careers, or assisting their community while enjoying a recreational activity.

News articles from EMTs around the state:  Please follow this link to see a complete listing of other EMT stories.

	The last person in my family to serve in the military was my Great-grandfather, who fought for the Union in the Civil War. He joined the New Mexico Volunteers and fought in the Battle of Valverde. As I learned more about my ancestry he became that military role model I had lacked growing up. (read the entire article )
Renea Addington, FF1/EMT and Heather Moore, FF/First Responder, from Riddle Fire Department	We are currently stationed at L.B. Landry High School, in New Orleans, La; assisting FEMA with their efforts to get aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Here is an update of what's going on here... (read the entire article )

Thank you to everyone who shared a part of their lives with us. If you would like to contribute an article, please contact Shelley at (971) 673-0533, or email Shelly at  michele.k.shute@state.or.us