Los Angeles Fire Department EMT?

Question

Im an explorer for the LAFD.They told me all FF's have a EMT license in LAFD.They said if I start now I could be in good steps for the Interview.I was wondering where can I take EMT classes and can they give me any type of License,Diploma when I finish the classes?Do I have to pay for this classes?

Answer 1

You can take the EMT class at just about any community or junior college. Make sure at the end of the class they offer the test for either your county or state certification. When I took the class it was 1 semester long and I became certified for the county that I worked in. Good luck and have fun.  

Answer 2

some colleges, hospitals, or ambulance services offer the classes... you do have to pay for them unless a service sends you to them.. when you pass, you will receive a certificate and a wallet card stating that you have passed and are a nationally registered emt..

you will pay for class, books, supplies,  national test, background checks, and possibly other things..