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Thanks for the help. I know that a Union can be a craps shoot no matter who you go with but any extra info I can dig up will help.

I like the fact that they are all EMS also. When I have an issue I would rather talk to someone who understands my job and not some random person. I also like the fact that they are nonprofit

I'm also looking for some info on NEMSA. We don't have union representation and are looking to go with them. Sorry for hijacking your thread Kevorkian but didnt want to start another for the same topic.

Man you want to come write protocols for california. We need some progressive thinking like that here.

I almost never have to make contact with my hospital for anything more than a basic pt report to a nurse. It makes our scope tighter but I like not having to make a phone call.

Here are the local protocols for the SSV region here in California. These are the whole book ALS, BLS, and everything in between.

Gee and that's what he was doing but these :censored: loose all heart as soon as they get supervisor. So back to the legal issue.(Sorry this might be long) First I want to thank everyone for their input. Ridyder, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.:beerchug: I called the DLSE...

Thats what I do now. Only problem with that is we are available for code 3 five min after we arrive at the ER. Unless we have a code or need to decon but we have to advise them of those needs. Management has no concern about anything but the money and thats it. One of my friends ran a call...

One other question: We are forced to stay on duty till there are enough units to cover the area but they will give out transfers to the point where we are stuck getting 911 calls and getting off 2 hours late. I know we cant leave the public without EMS but at what point do they have to get us...

I've looked all over and don't see anything that applies to just EMS. The do talk about OT on a 10hr shift but that is all I see. I was looking at www.dol.ca.gov i think, under transportation. Nothing states if EMS is exempt from the laws stated. Should I be getting paid an hour on top of being...

I found this in Calif law but not sure if it applies to us. I dont remember signing anything. I know firefighters are exempt from some of the labor laws but are we on the ambulance and if so what are they?

It's nice to hear it's not just us (I've know that for a while). I understand that taking the transfers is just as important as the 911 I really do. The big problem that we as employees have is that they dont give a Sh**. They took a unit out of the daily rotation a few years back to save money...

Yes private ambulance. No we run about an equal number of both. We're all 911 units and just take both transfers and 911. Ya I'm looking into other jobs. Just dont feel like giving up a 3 min drive to work.

Ok sorry about the spelling (SaO2) I was writing that after a 13hr day. FYI I'm writing this on my iPhone at work so you might want some of that nasal Versed cus i may have made some spelling errors. Whoa guess I hit a hot subject for someone! Also when did i say sit and do nothing. You keep...

Yes I was talking about ground transport. I am just looking to see if I can push the issue a little about breaks. Our call volume has jumped a butt load over the past year or so and they are doing nothing to help us out. We work 13,14,15 hr days and and they keep taking away the little perks...

1) Have someone present. 2) You have no choice, they need it and you have to do it. 3) If you are talking about 12 lead, tell the pt what is going on, lift the breast with the BACK of your hand and place the stickers.

I have one very quick question: How were the pt Sa02 on a NRB mask to start with? Did they need to be intubated? I know it's a more secure airway but did they NEED it? Again SaO2? I agree with Egg, Load'n Go. (Or call for Air if you need to) I tell my students all the time BLS...

Thanks for the responses everyone. Everything that you are all saying is nothing new to me. I've been on an ambulance or working fire for about 7 years but we're just SO busy now that we can't get a decent meal. (I should own stock in granola bars) I ran 9 calls in 6hrs the other night to...

Thanks for the research. Thats what I also found but I was wondering if I have a legal leg to stand on when it comes to the fact that many times we go long times without getting a true meal. They are paying us for all of the hours but we just never seem to get any time to eat. I also saw that...

I work in northern Calif for a private ambulance and need some clarification on the labor laws dealing with breaks and meal time. Right now we get no breaks or set meal time. If we are able to make it to a place to get food, order, and get food before running a call or moving for coverage...