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Hey guys. New to the forum..Been reading for awhile. I've been working for an IFT service in DFW for a year (Yellow trucks) and im ready to look at other options for an EMT-B. I love what I do. But the company im working with is absolutely horrible. They've put such a horrible taste in my mouth I've thought about leaving EMS altogether. But, I simply love what I do too much.

I've considered First Aid training, Safety supplies sales and training. What are other options?

Just curious, What are y'all shifts like? Cause the company im working with has set shifts but they mean nothing. I'm on a regular 8 hour shift but it turns into 12-16 hour shifts at least 4 times a week. A supervisor told me and my partner to redefine what sleep is and he doesn't care what our personal lives have planned...

I don't have a problem working. long shifts. I just want to know!!! Why put a schedule up if it means nothing?

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First IFT is not EMS, so don't let it jade you of true EMS. Training is an option for you. CPR/FA training. Special Event support. Not sure of the area so not sure what all is available, But ER Tech is also a great way to get experience.
 
One would be wise to consider airing dirty laundry publicly when you essentially identify the service. You never know who might be looking...

I've worked for many services. Getting off on time is never a sure bet. The service you speak of has a severe issue with this. All I'll say is it's being addressed as fast as possible.
 
It's part of the job, I was scheduled for 0630-1830 and we ended up working 0615-2000. If it's busy, it's busy. What you describe is excessive though.

I second what usalsfyre said, be careful what you post publicly especially if it isn't good things about the agency.

I also second what Corky said. IFT and EMS are two different things. Similar but still different. Some people like 911 more and other life IFT more. It can be argued that you see higher acuity patients more often in IFT depending on the area you work in and how your contracts and system are set up.

Casinos often staff EMT/Security Guards. Water parks or theme parks usually have EMTs on staff. Instructing is an option although I doubt you could do it full time and make a living unless you became associated or employed with an education service. You could look for a job at a more reputable IFT service or a 911 service now that you have some experience under your belt. You could look into ER tech jobs but some areas only hire paramedics as techs in the ER so you'd have to find out how the hospitals work in your area.

Sales/medical supplies has nothing really to do with EMS besides the fact you'd sell them stuff. Outside of that the similarities end. Personally I could never and will never work in sales unless it's the last option I have. I'm just not a salesperson.

It all comes down to what do you want to do? Have you considered going back to school to get your EMT-I or Medic? That will definitely help your options but medic is a big step and a lot of time commitment. I'd make sure this is what you want to do before you go out and spend a bunch of money and a bunch of time on something you don't really want to do.
 
Ill eventually get my medic cert. I just want to find a good home first. Ive been averaging 4 to five hours a night in sleep for a good 6 months. When it comes to sales im thinking more towards aed and first aid supplies and education. I want to be proactive and help people identify risks and how they can avoid accidents then deal with those accidents when they happen.

But i also want to help in crisis...as far as airing my dirty laundry goes.....it needs to get out there...How this company operates isnt safe....
 
proactiveems said:
But i also want to help in crisis...as far as airing my dirty laundry goes.....it needs to get out there...How this company operates isnt safe....
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Strong words, have anything other than anonymous anecdotes to back that up?
 
In all fairness, its pretty unprofessional for a company to constantly ignore its own schedules, and I can't help but guess that "forget personal lives and sleep" is the best recruiting or retention plan. Plus its got to be more expensive to pay overtime constantly than hiring a few more people.

Hearing stuff like that sure steers me...
 
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