EMT11KDL - Just wondering... would you happen to know what the general opinion about out of state medics coming in to apply for some your departments out there in Oregon. I know out here they tend to have a hard time because you have part-time guys who have been trying to get picked up full-time...
Thanks for all the info... Yeah, I figured the hiring process was just as tough and competetive as it was back in CA. I'm really interested in TVFR, Clackamas and Portland Fire.. I've already been placed on their hiring contact list.
I wouldn't mind starting out with a smaller department out...
Hey guys... just curious about the hiring process for Oregon fire departments. Particularly in the Portland area. (Portland Fire, Tualatin Valley Fire, Clackamas County Fire, etc.) Coming from CA the hiring process is extremely competitive, there are many guys who spend years trying to get...
There has been some discussion out here over the treatment of an ALB SVN and an ALB/IPRATROPIUM (Combivent, Duoneb).
I've been hearing that a lot of ER Docs are suggesting to give an ALB SVN before you give a Duoneb for a difficulty breather, specifically COPD. They suggest giving an ALB SVN...
.....eh.... my app IS in... Im already in the process of transferring over there. Im just wondering what the EMS system is like..... maybe you need to read my question again.
Hey all.... Im a paramedic in Arizona. We have very liberal protocols out here and we all (Fire/Ambo) play pretty well together. The AMR medics out here work really well with the fire depts and we get to utilize ALL of our skills. Im considering a transfer out to Ventura County and just...