I listened intently as the young EMT started his story. An opportunity had recently arisen that would allow him to stay with the private provider he currently worked for, but transfer to a different operation to gain more field experience as he prepared to apply to paramedic school. Shortly after he began work at the new shop, he ran into one of his old EMT classmates, who now worked as a paramedic for the local fire department. He was pleasantly surprised to see his friend and spoke to him at the scene. The pleasant element evaporated immediately when his friend ignored the greeting and told him, "You can just hang out here. I'll let you know when you need to get your wheels," then turned his back and walked into the apartment to see the patient.
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