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Volunteering is a great way to make yourself stand out in the application process and to make yourself more marketable. Though if you want to be a paramedic as a career, you obviously want to get paid, getting your feet wet without pay is a great way to make yourself a much better candidate when the time comes. If you're volunteering at a fire station or hospital, you will also gain connections there and will be much more likely to be remembered and noticed when the fire station or hospital needs another paramedic. Teaching is a key part of a paramedic's job, since you'll be expected to show new employees the ropes. So, if you can get some general teaching experience under your belt, hiring managers will be more impressed when they take a look at your resume. Once you have passed your paramedic's exam, you will be eligible for hire at fire agencies, ambulance companies and hospitals, or to volunteer with fire/EMS agencies. But having some volunteer experience or teaching experience can really help you stand out as a candidate. Don't be discouraged if you can't find work at first; there is a shortage of EMTs in the country and you will find your niche after some hard work. If you want to succeed in your career, then you have to stay on top of your physical game. While being a paramedic isn't as rigorous as, say, being a fireman, you should still maintain your cardiovascular health as well as your strength so you can continue to do your job.
Gain experience by volunteering or teaching. Get hired. Stay physically fit.