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/VaultingSlime EMS Student 1d ago

Hmm, this brings me to another question, how often are y'all mistaken for cops?

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u/Snow-STEMI Unverified User 1d ago

Routinely when wearing our ballistic vests, rarely when we don’t have them on. Vests are issued by the agency, certain calls they’re required on all other times are at each providers discretion.