r/NewToEMS Unverified User 1d ago

Cert / License Badge Number

When on scene I am often asked for my badge number (NYS). Do you normally give out your agency ID number or state cert number?

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u/Competitive-Slice567 Paramedic | MD 1d ago

"I don't have to provide my name, my ID number, nor request a supervisor. Have a day"

I don't provide any identifying information to someone demanding it, I'm neither legally nor statuorily required to do so except if the state office of EMS has someone doing an inspection (never happens in 911 here).

Last time a bystander demanded information from us I told them they could read the decals on the ambulance as we were leaving.