Recent content by Kale

I actually went and checked out NREMT's FAQ (fancy that) and discovered it may not be too bad to re-cert NREMT after all. Looks like all I need to do is re-do the refresher? I'd have to do that anyway for CA. https://www.nremt.org/nremt/EMTServices/rr_faq.asp Not sure what "state approved"...

Yeah, that's what I'm worried about. I'm less worried about getting signed off on NR practical skills as I've always done those as part of the state re-cert (I'd image I'd need to travel to an in-person location to re-do those for an afternoon). I've spent some time researching re-certing...

Hey, My CA EMT just expired and I'm not currently professionally active (so no company to pick up the bill or re-cert me in house). I work full time and live in a rural area so there's not really a good option for in-person re-certing. I know some of you have re-certed online in the past, can...

I used to be FT w/ Southwest. I'm not a medic, but from all the medics I've spoken too starting pay is poop. Something like 13/hr if you're new, a little more per experience. What's your question about standing orders...?

So, independent contractors have no leg to stand on in terms of taking these sorts of disputes to the dept. of labor?

About six months ago I left my full time job w/ RM ambo and moved to a different state. I have a new full time job but wanted to do some EMS on the side to keep my skills fresh, so I got hired on with an agency that takes on the EMS contracts for private events and hires PT EMTs as independent...

I don't think it's an automatic disqualifier at all. In actuality, psych and behavior health issues are a really common call and having had first hand experience, you may be able to sympathize with your patients far better than the average provider. I don't have a psych history myself but I'm...

SW's headquarters is right off of Country Club so depending on where you were on CC, you may be within walking distance should you land a job. Drop apps everywhere. It seems that the two main ambulance companies go through intense hiring periods and then hiring cools off for a bit so you...

PHX fire runs rescues (unlike most of the other valley FDs) but you need to be a full fledged PHX firefighter to staff one so unless you're planning on going through the whole process of getting hired on it's not a viable option. Try dropping an application with Southwest and with PMT. Yes...

P.S. - PMT was acquired by Rural/Metro in Jan of this year, but for the foreseeable future will continue to essentially operate as a totally separate company. The only thing that is currently shared between SW and PMT are the warehouses and SOON the payroll (PMT will be getting a pay bump to...

I'm currently a Southwest employee and yes, SW does still have a pension. I agree it's a bum deal, OP, if you're a seasoned 911 provider to conceivably come to a new company and be forced into interfacility due to a lack of company seniority, however if you're a medic you will have more options...

Just some tips: From the bench seat, put your feet on the bottom of the gurney, place the pt's arm on your knee, if you can try to hear a pulse prior to inflating the cuff, while you're deflating the cuff prevent the various tubes from banging together and if at any point you're unsure of...

Hey go bears! Others have already given you good pointers regarding your resume/appearance. Since you're young and have little real work experience as a result I think listing extracurriculars is useful to a point - especially if they give some indication of your worth ethic and character...

Sorry to say but generally speaking the economic climate right now is such that even experienced EMTs without so much as a speeding ticket on their records are having a hard time finding work. Since your offense was not a moving violation you may still be insurable, but if potential employers...

SW starts its EMT-B's at 11.06 an hour. I think medics make 14-15 but I'm honestly not sure as I am not a medic (this rate could also be somewhat contingent on experience). PMT pays less across the board, I think EEs start at around 9 bucks there. That may change now that Rural/Metro owns them...