Possible Career change (again)

68TriShield · 02-21-2014, 11:16 AM

Greg,if Florida Highway Patrol has anything similar to Maryland's MedEvac system there are sworn trooper/EMT's that fly with MD's helicopters.
Just some food for thought if that is the case.

G G · 02-21-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesr1963

You have 11 years in, how many more before you can retire? I ask because I started something I didn't love but can retire at 20 years. Now, at 50, I can retire at any time and do something else if I wish. A great deal of pressure has be lifted because if the bullshit level ever raises again I can submit my paperwork and walk. You've got 11 years plus in, that's a lot of time to walk away from.

The nice thing is I am currently on high risk state of florida retirement. FHP, or Local Law Enforcement will be seamless. Don't have to retire as it will just continue to build.

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Greg,if Florida Highway Patrol has anything similar to Maryland's MedEvac system there are sworn trooper/EMT's that fly with MD's helicopters.
Just some food for thought if that is the case.

worth checking into but i dont think it works that way in Florida.

YankeeMan · 02-22-2014, 07:57 AM

I spent 30 years in law enforcement and loved it. I could have made more in private industry, but I loved the work. Also, my retirement check comes in each month, you can't say that about several major corporations now.

If you have a chance to get certified in Fl and can get on with a department, I would do that. I am originally from NY and keep in mind that many of the northern and New England states have civil service. In most ot them you have to live there for at least one year before you are even eligible to take the exam and then it is about a one year process to get hired. Also, many have a 35 year old cap for hiring, minus up to 6 years of military time.

I am now the CJ Chair at a Community College here and I enjoy the interaction with the students. With your EMS background, I agree that you would be a real find for any law enforcement agency.

Good luck!

02-21-2014, 11:16 AM	#1
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Possible Career change (again) Greg,if Florida Highway Patrol has anything similar to Maryland's MedEvac system there are sworn trooper/EMT's that fly with MD's helicopters. Just some food for thought if that is the case.

02-22-2014, 07:57 AM	#3
YankeeMan Just moved South Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Rick Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Possible Career change (again) I spent 30 years in law enforcement and loved it. I could have made more in private industry, but I loved the work. Also, my retirement check comes in each month, you can't say that about several major corporations now. If you have a chance to get certified in Fl and can get on with a department, I would do that. I am originally from NY and keep in mind that many of the northern and New England states have civil service. In most ot them you have to live there for at least one year before you are even eligible to take the exam and then it is about a one year process to get hired. Also, many have a 35 year old cap for hiring, minus up to 6 years of military time. I am now the CJ Chair at a Community College here and I enjoy the interaction with the students. With your EMS background, I agree that you would be a real find for any law enforcement agency. Good luck! __________________ "Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!"