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  1. WildlandEMT89

    AZ EMT school, what to expect?

    I took one of my refresher courses at Yavapai and it was a very nice program and the instructors seemed solid.
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    Arizona Company

    The operations are still there but all the branding is AMR or lifeline now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Arizona Company

    AMR SW is local i60 for union Pmt lifeline is iaep AMR maricopa, Lifeline, and river medical are Afscme local 2960 Each operation is independent of each other but we have combined hiring groups now so everyone is together through hiring until you finish your new hire training. The rate you...
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    Arizona Company

    Tucson operations were under southwest ambulance so I would think they fall under the i60 for union representation. I'm not sure on their wages now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Arizona Company

    Medics are in the high teens-low twenties for pay and benefits are pricey (this can be true of everywhere though), my middle of the road health plan covering myself, my wife, and 3 kids cost $400 a paycheck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Vegan EMS boots

    I was a vegan for some time so I understand where you are coming from. That being said a good pair of leather boots that are well cared for will last ages and have far less impact on the environment than purchasing up to two pairs of synthetic boots a year for the duration of your career...
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    Arizona Company

    I worked for southwest prior to being hired by AMR and they subsequently purchased SW and PMT. Working at southwest you will have a greater chance of being placed into a 911 position quicker as they hold most of the contracts (don't expect this to change as amr won't take business away from one...
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    Arizona Company

    Ah, Then unfortunately AMR is going to be you one choice outside of a fire department/district. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Arizona Company

    I have had a few coworkers go over to work at maricopa ambulance and they seem to have no complaints. I believe their contract is restricted to urgent cares though as ABC ambulance has the contract for the behavioral center and AMR has the 911 primary and secondary contract for all of the cities...
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    FDNY EMS Candidates

    http://nypost.com/2014/12/11/fdny-drops-physical-test-requirement-amid-low-female-hiring-rate/
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    Things to expect as a new EMT?

    Are you primary EMS or will you be running with fire? ALS or BLS? This will help dictate what you need to bring when arriving on scene. Don't ever, no matter how long you have been on, assume you know everything. There will always be something you can learn from others and experiences. Also...
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    Weight loss ( Need help with getting started)

    Cuties are pretty tasty
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    Whats your caffeine of choice?

    Had some killcliff reps stop by our station with some samples. The blood orange one was good but in general I try to avoid the energy drinks.
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    the 100% directionless thread

    What team was it?
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Congrats man. Looks like great things are on the horizon
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    the 100% directionless thread

    A while back we had one where a guy walked into the range, rented one and offed himself. Very nice range though.
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Finally enjoying a day off and the supe calls looking for coverage
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    Planning on going to EKG/Phlebotomy school.

    All the hospitals in my region will train these skills after hire (or hire paramedics). I guess I wrongly assumed that was how it works everywhere and I apologize for that.
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    Any 911 agencies that I can volunteer for in the Phoenix area (surroundings)?

    Totally understand. So you just want to work EMS for a private or wildland? My side job does fire line medical and are picking up people in you're red carded. Other than that from what I hear Phoenix is soon to be all fire or amr in the not so distant future.
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