I work as a RN in in ER and I'm with the above posters-if you think you can, go for it! At least apply again...one step at a time. Have you thought about teaching a CPR course? Did you have to do classes as firefighter? YOu can take training and then teach-minimal training and money. Keep looking-I'm glad you posted. Maybe between all the answers that will help illumiate some idea's for you.Keep trudging my brother (and I think we are all brothers and sisters when your in the Firefighter/Paramedic/EMS/ER realm)