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I've heard Grady was having budget problems and such, but its good to hear run the 911 calls. I am looking to get some big city experience. I've been working in Upstate South Carolina and want to come home Atlanta and work a big city for a while.

Is Grady a hospital based Convo only service or does it provide 911 coverage for parts of Atlanta?

I'm considering moving back to Atlanta, GA and I was wondering about EMS systems in the area. I'm an EMT-I with 3 years of experience and a college degree, so I'm not terribly worried about getting a job. I'm just curious about the systems in and around Atlanta.

Can anyone tell me about the systems? Who's got the best supervisors/management? What kind of schedules do full-timers deal with (ie. 24/48, 24/72, or 12s)? Which system will run you into the ground before giving you a break, and which system really looks out for their people?

I guess these are pretty specific questions, but I'm trying to get a feel for the area. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

i would raise hell if i was on the ambulance that responded...if PD wants an ambulance for cover, we've got a couple sitting around that are out of service, they can use those with their own personel...but if you put me unknowning in the line of danger i would raise hell

I had my first DOA the other day, it was an obvious one...rigor moris, lividity, cold to touch, and bowel movement (of course, apnea and acardia). So I was pretty confident calling it myself, as a Basic. However, it led me to wonder exactly when I'm allowed to "declare" a DOA. Mainly, what has to been there to keep me from starting CPR until a medic arrives?