EMT-I looking for suggestions for Boston EMS?

[gingasassin]

Hi All-

I have seven years in EMS. 2 years as a basic and working on 5 as an intermediate. I have worked in a private company in NY where we cover three counties with 911 and inter facility transports. (I usually work with a paramedic.) I also help test out EMTs for the state exam.

Anyways, I am moving at the end of the month to Salem, and will be working for Cataldo ambulance. I am currently trying to seek employment with Boston EMS. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I might make myself more marketable for Boston?

In the interim, I am going to make sure that my alphabet soup classes are up to date and start going over my basic information.

Thanks

 

[JPINFV]

I believe Boston has a residency requirement, so be prepared to move to Boston proper.

 

[rwik123]

I believe Boston has a residency requirement, so be prepared to move to Boston proper.

From website:

Do I need to be a Boston resident to work at Boston EMS?
Yes. Boston residency is required no later than six (6) months after the date of hire.

 

[medicdan]

Sign up to take the next written exam (no date announced as far as I know). It's a civil service hiring process, so being a veteran, disabled vet, paramedic, minority, etc. all help greatly. You need to be able to move into Boston proper by the end of your academy/recruit time, and I understand they do check to see if you're actually living there.

There are a few here who work for H+H and can give more detail about hiring...

 

[kpr24]

gingasassin,

Can you offer any suggestions on getting hired by Cataldo? I've passed the pre-hire test.

Thanks.