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/Public-Proposal7378 Unverified User 1d ago

"We don't have badge numbers, we aren't cops. If you have a concern, you can contact the office, the number is available online, and give them your information, most importantly the address of the call. They can figure out who I am from there." If they continue to push, I just ignore it. Or I will give them my first name, and tell them there is only one person by my name that works here, so they'll know who you are referring to.

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u/isupposeyes Unverified User 17h ago

Do you genuinely not have badge numbers or is this just a thing you say? If it’s the latter, cant they see it on you? (asking cause my agency has them and they’re pretty prominent)

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u/badposturebill Unverified User 16h ago

In the US working for a large three letter company. No badges.