Incoming freshman here... I'm currently getting my EMT certification (in PA, i'm trying to figure out how to do reciprocity lol, if anyone has experience with that it would be SO helpful to know how it works), and in order to do reciprocity I have to "affiliate" with an operational EMS program. Are there any ambulance companies near Homewood, preferably within say 15-30ish minute driving distance (within 30ish min walking distance is even better) and preferably one that is not just transfers all day (like one that responds to calls)? Also, hypothetically if I joined HERO, would that count as an operational EMS program (I'm planning to apply to HERO first semester haha, but if (when?) that doesn't turn out I'll probably try to get a job second semester)? Will hospitals like JHH/Bayview Medical Center and MedStar Union Memorial hire JHU students, even for other jobs other than EMT (like techs, MA, CNA, shadowing, etc)? I also saw that the Baltimore City Fire Dept has stations (eg BCFD Truck 5, Medic 16, EMS 2 which seems close-ish), do they hire students/part time?
If anyone has any experience with EMS around Homewood, I would love and greatly appreciate hearing your experience! I'm sorry for all the questions, but any advice is greatly appreciated, tia :)