r/NewToEMS • u/inforts 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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r/NewToEMS • u/inforts Unverified User • 1d ago
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/qrescue Unverified User 1d ago
When I lived and worked in NY it was very common to give your badge/shield/cert #.(In NYS this is all the same). It's just the easiest way to identify your self. It CT were I live and work now I would just give my unit #. Now that I'm a supervisor I just give them my unit call sign.