I don't work at Gerber anymore, as I got picked up by McCormick, and nearly finished with my training. That being said, the process at Gerber is pretty quick: apply online, and after a week or so they will call you into testing. The test consists of a lift test, and a 70 question written test...
So I just finished boot camp with Gerber, and here are my general first impressions:
First, the employees are SUPER chill. Really good people, eager to help out and introduce themselves, as well as teach you the ropes. Even on my first day I didn't get the whole, "who's the FNG" stuff...
I took the job at Gerber, from what the HR guy said, it seems like they are hard-pressed for new hires. Anyone out there who wants an EMT job doing 911 calls should apply! Got my new threads, boots, and start Aug 5th.
Thanks for the advice guys/gals, I also got an offer from AmeriCare...same deal. Tell them by Monday. I figure I'll test with McCormick, see how I do, and then let Gerber know. I know AmeriCare runs 911 with Santa Monica Fire, but it isn't at the same level as Gerber right?
@Jim37F: They are...
Hey All,
This is my first post on this forum, so please forgive me if I am addressing a question that has been asked a million times (I searched through the threads for similar answers, but my issue is location-specific) I'm a newly-minted EMT-1 in LA County, and I tested with Gerber...