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I'm sure contractors make a killing on construction projects, but I'm sure the private ambulances also have a high profit margin...otherwise there wouldn't be so many Ambulance companies popping up in LA. There is so many of them its really big business. They have deep pockets but like another...

In fact there is an over saturation for most of the trades including Plumbers go to any union hall and look at the waiting list see how many guys they have in the books waiting for a spot to be dispatched there is absolutely no shortage....

Other industries don't necessarily have a shortage or years of schooling yet manage to have descent pay and bennies. I know plumbing isn't very glamorous but neither is pushing a gurney after medic school, Specially for minimum wage. But your right young EMTs willing to work for peanuts drive...

Why? You picked the right one? Tell me about your profession...

Once again were going around in circles... I understand your point but excepting poor wages working, conditions and crappy treatment is unexceptable. Regardless of the industry. Attitude such as yours breeds this type of conditions. And is exactly what these shady transport companies want. In...

Right a medical professional! Not a Plumber, Electrician or pipe fitter? Its funny how the unionized Tradesman make around 40 dollars an hour... In fact first year apprentice with absolutely no training or skills makes About 22 hour ....not to mention Fringe benefits and Pension... Also firemen...

Not to burst your bubble...but you actually have faith in LA county EMS?... All we have in LA is a bunch of overworked, under paid , gurney jockeys working for private transport companies disguised as ambulances in order to charge an arm and a leg at the expense of the bright eyed EMTs hoping to...

What do you guys know about unionization here in LA Area it seems that it would be beneficial if the right union would proliferate industry wide...kinda like the Plumbers, Electricians Pipefitters etc. Those guys have Amazing wages and fringe benefits . What make this Industry so different. Also...

Americare is a big sham....they pretend to be so good... And the reality is they are just As bad as any other dialysis company ...they have one little Santa Monica Fire contract 5 units. A lot of new EMTs think they're gonna get a spot there but they actually find themselves doing non stop...

Lol thanks

Have any of you tested for Air methods in New Mexico area for flight medic. Testing process , working conditions, Pay , Etc. Any info would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks a lot to all of you ....

What companies operate near El Paso Texas ...or should I say hire Paramedics ?any info would be greatly appreciated

OCemt excuse me?? Crappy attitude? Your delusional.. Real patient care doing IFTs? even 911 protocols in OC are a joke. You obviously are oblivious to the reality and most likely live in your moms basement because that's all the low wages will afford you. If anything im over qualified... I've...

Yeah your right I'm considering Texas

Absolutely right man ... I never blame anyone but myself...this is the worse decision I've ever made ... actually thinking that Paramedic was a career...the great deception...maybe in other states but not here in So cal

My brother in law is a union Plumber 52/hr never set foot in a class room other than his apprenticeship for 4 years.. he's been a journeyman 12 years and 4 years Apprentice he has bennies and retirement.... I did same thing except chose EMS 4 EMT 12 medic I make 16 dollars an hour no bennies or...

15/hr ?? That's junk ....soo crappy and to deal with a cheese ball accreditation process? I hate this field...its so dumb and fake so many hoops to jump through just to make poverty level wages ..its funny because all these Ambulance companies try to play games like pretending to be...

Damn bro I just started a similar post it seems like people are reluctant to reiterate on the subject...

Anyone working as a Paramedic there ?