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PHOENIX (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 Two brothers who completed an EMT training program say the school failed to forward their information to testing authorities for months, blocking their path to becoming Phoenix firefighters.<\/p>\n

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Juan and Ivan Vasquez, both born and raised in Phoenix, enrolled in EMS University\u2019s EMT certification program after learning they would need the credential to apply with the Phoenix Fire Department. The program is listed in the city\u2019s recruitment guide.<\/p>\n

Classes moved to zoom despite in-person enrollment<\/h2>\n

Juan Vasquez said the brothers signed up for in-person instruction but frequently found no instructors were available on-site.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat should have been an in-person hands-on learning, taking vitals and stuff that\u2019s supposed to be done in class and practiced \u2014 we didn\u2019t get a lot of that,\u201d Juan said.<\/p>\n

Despite those issues, the brothers completed the program in February, including finals, midterms and externship hours.<\/p>\n

School silent on cause of five-month delay<\/h2>\n

After finishing the course, Juan said the school never forwarded their information to allow them to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam, which is required in the Phoenix Fire Department\u2019s application process.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom February 6, the day I completed the course, till July 1, I\u2019ve been going back and forth with them,\u201d Juan said.<\/p>\n

The brothers contacted EMS University repeatedly, as well as the Arizona Attorney General\u2019s Office and the State Board of Education. None of those efforts resolved the issue.<\/p>\n

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Arizona\u2019s Family Investigates gets involved<\/h2>\n

Juan then contacted Arizona\u2019s Family Investigates. He said within an hour of that conversation, he received a message clearing him to take the national exam.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember when we had that conversation yesterday? You said let me contact the school. An hour later after that call, it\u2019s congratulations, you\u2019re pushed through,\u201d Juan said. \u201cCoincidental timing? Yeah, I don\u2019t think so.\u201d<\/p>\n

EMS University did not respond to multiple calls and emails seeking comment on the cause of the delay.<\/p>\n

Juan said he came forward because he believes other former classmates may be facing the same problem.<\/p>\n

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