I'm going to finish up my course in EMT-B in May. I plan on continuing my education to EMT-P or even Fire/Rescue. I really have my heart set on this career path. My course instructor is antigun and sees no reason EMS would need to protect themselves. She believes police are always around. As annoying as that though process is, the thing that bothers me is she firmly believes EMS are not allowed to carry. She cannot state a specific legislation or contract stating such. I do not want to change careers but I do not want to work EMS unprotected. Now I am not a mall ninja and if I heard gun shots I'll gladly let PD handle it. But if someone is shooting at me, I will shoot back and that requires I have my gun.
Any current or past EMS, in metro Colorado or not, that know of any company policies or National Registry, DOT policies that state one way or the other?
Any current or past EMS, in metro Colorado or not, that know of any company policies or National Registry, DOT policies that state one way or the other?