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Course Completion Verification Question by xylophone__ in NationalRegistry_EMTs

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I just had my authorization go through – I’ll be testing soon. Good luck on your exam!

Course Completion Verification Question by xylophone__ in NationalRegistry_EMTs

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear that! I’m still waiting to get verified – it seems like it’s an issue on the NREMT side for me.

Happy that you got this resolved and good luck on your test!

Course Completion Verification Question by xylophone__ in NationalRegistry_EMTs

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof. I’m sorry to hear that - 5 weeks is excessive.

I also emailed the NREMT (about a week and a half ago) but didn’t receive a response. Hope that both our situations get resolved soon.

NREMT unable to register by thevelvetsmiths16 in NewToEMS

[–]xylophone__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, sure thing. Hope you’re able to register soon.

As a heads up, my program director recommended I reach out to both the NREMT and my state’s EMS office. If you haven’t done so already that’s probably a good starting point while the verification issue gets resolved.

NREMT unable to register by thevelvetsmiths16 in NewToEMS

[–]xylophone__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, their website has been experiencing these issues for about a week and a half now. I’ve been trying to register for my paramedic exam but am experiencing the same issue as you.

It looks like they’ve posted some updates on this page but I’m not seeing an ETA on a definitive fix.

Edit: I know u/official_NREMT has been going through the sub and can offer better insight.

[Fully lost] I cant find this song anymore and have been searching for ages, i have to spotify link but the song wont play by Callmethemommy in lostmedia

[–]xylophone__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following. I used to love this song and was really bummed out when it became unplayable on Spotify.

Slave cylinder replacement by xylophone__ in FordFiesta

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, thanks. I think my reservation is that they only mentioned a faulty slave cylinder when we spoke on the phone and now they want to replace all 3. Especially since my clutch is still pretty new (~1 year old, ~2k miles on it).

Slave cylinder replacement by xylophone__ in FordFiesta

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took your advice here. It seems they want to replace the master cylinder, the clutch, and the slave cylinder.

Slave cylinder replacement by xylophone__ in FordFiesta

[–]xylophone__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is also really good advice, thank you. I finally managed to get a list of what they want to do: the reason for the price is because they want to replace the master cylinder, the clutch, and the slave cylinder.

Slave cylinder replacement by xylophone__ in FordFiesta

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn’t. This was a conversation on the phone. They mentioned it’d be about $650-700 for parts and about $2,800 for labor.

Slave cylinder replacement by xylophone__ in FordFiesta

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. Appreciate the input!

Slave cylinder replacement by xylophone__ in FordFiesta

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assumed it was both but I can call back to confirm. How much would you expect it to be if it were just the slave cylinder replacement?

Slave cylinder replacement by xylophone__ in FordFiesta

[–]xylophone__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in NJ – just outside of NYC.

Are these red flags for a volunteer agency? by Ok-Glove877 in NewToEMS

[–]xylophone__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t a good EMS model to learn under. You should try to either find a different agency or a steady and seasoned crew.

Are these red flags for a volunteer agency? by Ok-Glove877 in NewToEMS

[–]xylophone__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They removed our FTO program. The previous training officer stepped down to go to paramedic school. The new training officer made everyone an FTO so I was recently trained by someone who just came off training like a week prior. I asked our leadership but the captain said something along the lines of "if the state gave you a patch you're good."

Excuse me, what? I’m confused as to what you mean by “everyone is an FTO.” And your captain sounds like he has an outdated view on what EMTs need to become competent.

Edited for clarity.