Many of us have had at least one job, at some point in our lives, that we couldn't stand. Maybe it was the hours, commute, extreme workload, annoying co-workers or horrible boss.
In the range of 150 just a few years ago, the number of hours required in the classroom and in the field now tops 200 — more than 250 in some spots — to become certified.
Is it really a big deal? Senator Joe Vitale thinks so. Vitale has sponsored legislation that would make it mandatory for any EMT worker to have a mandatory background check prior to their start as an EMT. This would prevent people in a vulnerable situation from being taken advantage of.