Answer #3

EQ: What is most important to being a successful EMT?

Answer 3. Business Networking
Evidence. Since there are so many different types of Ambulance Companies out there as well as Hospitals you have to have a differentiating thing within  your business that stands out above everything else. Something that your known for. You do that by networking with other business at locations such as Hospitals etc. Service Learning( Mission and Medic 1 Ambulance)
Evidence. Article # 54 It specifically talks about having a type of trade or service that many people need but not many other ambulance companies have. It can also be having credible and a positive reputation. If patients know that and other hospitals and ambulance companies then they will no doubt send patients to you.
Evidence. Article #52. Business networking is a way for you to make the maxim, It's not what you know, It's who you know..." In all essence this is so true, especially in this field. Its one of the most important things in order for you to be successful. "Business networking brings with the added advantage of recommendation and personal introduction, which are always very helpful for developing business opportunities

Sources: Service Learning/ Ride Alongs, Article #52, 54