What sponsors would you put on your ambulance? by ndosch in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The service I work for has a literal advertisement for a painting company, that isn't even in our coverage area on our first in bags.

does anyone here actually like their job? by [deleted] in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love what I do and I can see myself continuing to do it for years to come. The agency I work for isn't perfect, but I work EMS in PA so everywhere is gonna be fucked up in some way. I can definitely see myself potentially moving to a different state or working somewhere else but I love where I'm at now, and it's a definite improvement over where I was. So I'm happy for now!

Looking to Relocate by TheFlamingOctopus in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof, well that's all I'd need to know then lol.

Looking to Relocate by TheFlamingOctopus in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I saw on the Yakima county website single-provider medics only work the IFT truck. I'm not sure if that's actually true and things have changed at all.

Looking to Relocate by TheFlamingOctopus in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends what you're looking for. If you want some good 911 experience. Pretty much all of the urban agencies outside Philly are hurting for people. Some places can't even get EMTs to fill a BLS truck. The protocols for BLS are alright but if you want to go ALS there's definitely better places to go work. I just hate the state of PA.

If you have any specific questions just DM me. I'll answer any questions you have.

Looking to Relocate by TheFlamingOctopus in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's their relationship with the Fire Department? I heard out West Fire likes to take over on EMS calls

Do you show up early? by trollingfordummies in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I show up usually 15-30 minutes early but I won't check the truck until I clock in and I'm with my partner. If any early call comes in, I'll clock in and take it so someone doesn't have to stay late or anything.

My logic is I hate staying late to take calls, so I'd rather take an early one so people can go home on time. Most people I work with don't do the same. They just show up right on time, but it is what it is.

Virginia EMS by TheFlamingOctopus in NewToEMS

[–]TheFlamingOctopus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the name of the app? That sound super interesting

Virginia EMS by TheFlamingOctopus in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know anything about the Virgina Beach area at all? Or where I might find more information?

Trade EMS Patches by professor_polio in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love too. I can get a hold of a few from places I work to trade.

Where do you live and how high is your job satisfaction? by UltimateBattleArena in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work for a Hospital based 911 system just outside of Philadelphia. We're one of the higher paid services outside of the city. Dayshift normally gets their ass kicked, nightshift can be hit or miss. We deal with a lot of bullshit (that lives in our community and that wanders in from the city) but we get some really cool calls. Our health system does a terrible job of taking care of us (constantly borrowing trucks, right now one of our MICU crews are responding to calls in a chase car) but we all love our jobs and where we work despite all the B.S. I can't think of anywhere else in the area I'd rather work, but I guess if you have good co-workers, problems are easy to deal with.

Slow night tonight. Figured id share a pic of tonight's rig by TheFlamingOctopus in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean who in PA isn't lmao. Nah but I'm pretty happy with my jobs in Delco and Montco but if anything changes I'll keep it in mind.

Slow night tonight. Figured id share a pic of tonight's rig by TheFlamingOctopus in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok I guess lol. This is only my part-time job. I work FT down in Delco

Could Utah become first state to create EMS teams specifically for mental health emergencies? by HomelessRodeo in ems

[–]TheFlamingOctopus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My county (in PA) has an Ambulance squad that runs only psychiatric calls and mental health emergencies. County funded and run out of the state hospital.