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My Take
I spent 21 years with the Fire Department and retired 10 years ago. The largest difference I saw with Medics with military experience was that:
1. They seemed to have a clearer head and a better decision making capability when in high stress situations.
2. They were better at imrpovising in the field.
3. They also seemed to have a better command presence on a scene, regardless of their position/rank.
I allowed my EMT license to lapse when I retired and haven't kept up with licensing requirements, but I beleive that here in Florida, a Medic from the Military is allowed to challenge the state test to obtain certification. At least I remember talk of that at the turn of the century.
Just my 2 cents from my small corner.
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