New Medic in Southern California

[Jambi]

As of the last time I saw their ambulances (December of 2012) they still are under the name Blythe ambulance but have a decal on their ambulance and on their shirts saying AMR.

I have heard rumors about AMR fully taking over but alas they are just rumors.

Isn't it amazing that medic jobs are such that Blythe Ambulance becomes a real contender? A lot has changed in 10 years when medics were in such demand that it was almost a certainty that one would have a job nearly as soon as school ended.

 

[TransportJockey]

As of the last time I saw their ambulances (December of 2012) they still are under the name Blythe ambulance but have a decal on their ambulance and on their shirts saying AMR.

I have heard rumors about AMR fully taking over but alas they are just rumors.

AMR is running it but they are keeping their name. Like AMR is doing with Doctors, Medic West, and River Medical

 

[Jambi]

AMR is running it but they are keeping their name. Like AMR is doing with Doctors, Medic West, and River Medical

To add to this, and at least in my area, AMR has been rebranding some of their ambulances with the companies they bought out...there is at least one Goodhew and one Hemet Valley Ambulance running around now.

 

[surfinluke]

Isn't it amazing that medic jobs are such that Blythe Ambulance becomes a real contender? A lot has changed in 10 years when medics were in such demand that it was almost a certainty that one would have a job nearly as soon as school ended.

Ya it is pretty crazy to think of. But alas, I will take pretty much any work now.

 

[surfinluke]

To add to this, and at least in my area, AMR has been rebranding some of their ambulances with the companies they bought out...there is at least one Goodhew and one Hemet Valley Ambulance running around now.

I have heard this is for a morale boost type thing and for some nostalgia.

 

[TransportJockey]

I have heard this is for a morale boost type thing and for some nostalgia.

Also so communities keep some kind of normalcy and try not to do big changes. Especially when AMR buys out services that are well established and run well initially

 

[Jambi]

Also so communities keep some kind of normalcy and try not to do big changes. Especially when AMR buys out services that are well established and run well initially

(opinion follows)

That, and at least in my areas, during this crappy economy and overall budget mess, there seems to be a push for more localization, etc. People want connection and security, so there seems to be an insular push for local services.

I've read a lot about (basically) CalFire vs Local debates, whereas people are pushing for local service in disfavor of large faceless organizations. CalFire is the Walmart of fire departments, and in many way people in my area see AMR the same way (usually as a result of drum beating by local fire chiefs).

 

[Quintin Viljoen]

Quintin Paramedic

Hi Guys & Gals

My name is Quintin and I'm an Intermediate Life Support Paramedic from South Africa, I'm trying hard to find employment somewhere abroad, and my first choice would be the cayman, can any of you assist me with pointers on where to get started and how to find a position as a medic in the cayman.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Quintin

 

[surfinluke]

(opinion follows)

That, and at least in my areas, during this crappy economy and overall budget mess, there seems to be a push for more localization, etc. People want connection and security, so there seems to be an insular push for local services.

I've read a lot about (basically) CalFire vs Local debates, whereas people are pushing for local service in disfavor of large faceless organizations. CalFire is the Walmart of fire departments, and in many way people in my area see AMR the same way (usually as a result of drum beating by local fire chiefs).

Ya I think people really do want to be able to put a name to the face. And that's what bodes against AMR because they are such a huge corporation.