Halls Ambulance Application

Jim37F said:
Just finished my interview. Overall I think it went well, hoping to get the call back for the follow up!

I wore business casual, dress slacks with a long sleeve button up dress shirt, but no tie, and was specifically told to wear one next time (I'm thinking I'll prob wear the suit jacket as well).

Interview seemed normal, fairly standard stuff, nothing off the wall or curveballs lol

I feel like like I flubbed the fire question -_- I always get fairly nervous in interviews, w/ the cotton mouth/tongue tied feeling. Since I said I became interested in being a first responder and getting into EMS after I got out of the Army, they asked if I was also interested in law enforcement or fire. Instead of just saying "no" like y'all told me too, I found myself saying "no, not really, only as a backup". They asked for clarification so I emphasized those were only like Plan "C" if I couldn't get a primary responder EMS job and that I was far more interested in becoming a Paramedic than going fire. I made it a point to point out later on that I was impressed at how much pride they all take in the organization, and that I'd rather work there and be able to be an EMS provider than be a "gurney jockey for fire back in LA" (yes that was the phrase I used lol) so hopefully I didn't sink myself there.

Crossing my fingers and knocking on wood to get that follow up interview!
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Awesome to hear man! If one thing they are very strict on is appearance! I had HR tell one of the guys I was hired with that his shirt (Although already tailer/tapered) needed to be even more fitted. I'm sure you noticed how clean all the boxes are and the crews they have washing/waxing ambulances ALL day. Did you get to talk to anyone or walk around the lot? See the boxes up close
 
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Also, I think you will be fine with those responses honestly. They really don't want people leaving so that is why she asked for clarification, that response is good though. We are really big on QA/QI for EMS. Especially right now, we actually have employee awards ceremony coming up in a couple of months. We give out star of life awards, employee excellence, perfect attendance, most volunteer hours, CEs, etc.
 
I didn't really walk around too much :-/ but yeah I def liked how all the rigs looked (I have to admit I like the lane splitter lights on the back of even the vans lol) Were those 4X4 ambulances I saw? I saw a couple that looked lifted with all black big beefy tires lol

I'm really hoping I get the call for a follow up interview. Assuming no major hurdles, is there any way to estimate how long until day 1 as a new Hall EMT? I literally just got an offer from one of the smaller LA Co 911s. Better than my current IFT company, but not quite Hall lol

I know there's a whole other thread dedicated to this question, so I think I'll follow the general consensus there and take the interim job, and after a week or month or however long it takes tell the new guys "Thanks for the offer and opportunity, but a better offer came up and I'm going to go work for Hall"
 
Jim37F said:
I didn't really walk around too much :-/ but yeah I def liked how all the rigs looked (I have to admit I like the lane splitter lights on the back of even the vans lol) Were those 4X4 ambulances I saw? I saw a couple that looked lifted with all black big beefy tires lol

I'm really hoping I get the call for a follow up interview. Assuming no major hurdles, is there any way to estimate how long until day 1 as a new Hall EMT? I literally just got an offer from one of the smaller LA Co 911s. Better than my current IFT company, but not quite Hall lol

I know there's a whole other thread dedicated to this question, so I think I'll follow the general consensus there and take the interim job, and after a week or month or however long it takes tell the new guys "Thanks for the offer and opportunity, but a better offer came up and I'm going to go work for Hall"
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Yup those are some of our 4x4 ambulances for winter in the mountains . But ya all of our units are set up on comms, equipment the exact same. There are only 2 different configurations boxes and vans all the exact same leader manufactured.

Are you talking about being on your own or starting orientation ?

I'm assuming you got offered from Schaefer, Americare or Gerber? And yes I would take that job and if you get offered at Hall, go from there.
 
TRSpeed said:
Yup those are some of our 4x4 ambulances for winter in the mountains . But ya all of our units are set up on comms, equipment the exact same. There are only 2 different configurations boxes and vans all the exact same leader manufactured.
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Yeah those 4X4 units look pretty cool (too bad I won't see then much in Bakersfield metro lol)

Are you talking about being on your own or starting orientation ?
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Orientation/classroom training

I'm assuming you got offered from Schaefer, Americare or Gerber? And yes I would take that job and if you get offered at Hall, go from there.
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Actually offers from both AmeriCare and Gerber, but Gerber is the one I'm going to take (until I get the offer from Hall of course :) )
 
I would say 4-5 weeks for the start. But ya the vans rarely get used.

Damn I'm good 2/2. Lol Gerber is the farthest but a higher chance at doing "911"
 
It's been little over a week since my initial interview, and I haven't heard anything back yet about scheduling the follow on interview. Should I start getting worried yet? Lol Should I call them or would it be better to wait?

And out of curiosity, how is the follow on interview different from the first?
 
Jim37F said:
It's been little over a week since my initial interview, and I haven't heard anything back yet about scheduling the follow on interview. Should I start getting worried yet? Lol Should I call them or would it be better to wait?

And out of curiosity, how is the follow on interview different from the first?
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I would give Hr a call after 10 days. Just call and say you are following up on a your interview and that you are still very interested in joining the company. Short and to the point.

The second interview is with the Manager of the ambulance division and is pretty much him asking you questions and you convincing him that you want to bleed the colors. Dress to impress, be early, always make eye contact, he is very stern and is huge on professionalism.

Good luck man.
 
HR actually called me back first Friday afternoon. Unfortunately my only day off next week is also the only day they're not available to do the interview -_- And then next week is my last week at my current IFT company, last day is Wednesday, then Thursday is the first day of my "interim" (lol) 911 company.

I simply told HR over the phone that my shift was changing and I wouldn't know until after next week what my schedule and therefore when I'm free to come in would be. She sounded disappointed over the phone, but told me to go ahead and call back when I have better info on my availability for the interview. So hopefully I can call back and get it scheduled before too terribly long!
 
If I was HR that would be strike one dude. Might be worth bangin in sick, to go to that interview. Just saying... If I only tested And went to interviews on my actual days off I'd never be testing. See if you can trade or PTO a day to make it happen man. Kern would be a sweet deal.
 
mike1390 said:
If I was HR that would be strike one dude. Might be worth bangin in sick, to go to that interview. Just saying... If I only tested And went to interviews on my actual days off I'd never be testing. See if you can trade or PTO a day to make it happen man. Kern would be a sweet deal.
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Yeah I hear you, I already put up a shift for give away, but the last few weeks they've been really stingy about giveaways, only approving swaps. But hey, since my two weeks are already in, an absent point for calling in sick wont exactly hurt me lol
 
You probably still have a shot at Hall if you call them tomorrow and tell them you can come in whenever. Hall receives many applications for EMT and has no trouble moving on. It's admirable you want to not call in sick, but don't sacrifice your future.
 
As some one who would want to be in your position call out, and go! You're IFT company doesn't care about you. You have integrity, and that's great, but better your career. You don't want to miss out with Hall just to spend 12hrs between sniffs. Besides you're already leaving what are they going to do?
 
Jim.. looks like you have some very good advice here from all these people. You even said she sounded disappointed so that can definitely not look good. Lmk if you have any questions man.
 
Yeah, thanks for the advice all, called back and just got the second interview set up for this Wednesday afternoon.
 
Jim37F said:
Yeah, thanks for the advice all, called back and just got the second interview set up for this Wednesday afternoon.
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Awesome! Oo BTW I'm stoked too, since we are low medics they are hiring a good amount of EMTs because supposedly they are going to sponsor a big amount of EMTs for this class coming up and the next.
 
TRSpeed said:
Looks like that was quick huh lol
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Yeah she told me to bring a change of comfortable clothes for afterwards for like a physical if all goes well in the interview, almost made it sound like I may get a job offer at the end of the interview (assuming I pass of course).
 
Good luck!!!!!!!! If you end up relocating here and have any questions about the area PM me.
 
CentralCalEMT said:
Good luck!!!!!!!! If you end up relocating here and have any questions about the area PM me.
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Thanks! The commute is the single biggest worry I have lol At ~2 hours one way I wouldn't be doing that everyday.

I think TRSpeed mentioned something about where a group of out of area guys get together and split an apartment where you only stay in Bakersfield during the part of the week when your working, so it effectively cuts monthly rent by like half? That would be a workable option I think lol but where would I go to find out more info about anything like that?
 
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