They also back up some of the beach cities and Culver city where they respond as first in Paramedics whenever the cities run out of ALS. Happens more often then you think.
The Paramedics run as a dedicated 911 resource in the city of Torrance. That is part of the Torrance contract in case the FD runs out of ALS.
They also act as primary ALS for the beach cities as they often run out of ALS. The summer time is filled with requests for ALS as a first in unit...
Hands down the best company to work for .....Especially if you don't want to run IFT's!
http://www.mccormickambulance.com/newsite/newbuild/recruitnow.html
Pretty straight forward and you can get most of it done in a single day!
Check this out:
http://www.mccormickambulance.com/newsite/newbuild/recruitnow.html
Wow!
I know the guy that runs the Paramedic program very well. Let me shed some light on the above statements.
McCormick Ambulance has 17 full time Paramedics and a hand full of part time Paramedics. There are nowhere near that many working as EMT's especially if you count the guys who...
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McCormick Ambulance
As far as EMT pay goes, it's pretty much in line with the other privates. Additionally they have some pretty good perks and good job security as they have never laid off a single employee in their history. If you want Los Angeles County 911 experience, its the place to work.
I'm a PARAMEDIC first.... and a hose-dragger when I'm not saving life. Being a firefighter used to be about saving lives, now its about the uniform, apparatus, taking advantage of the public and impressing the ladies. This new generation sucks.