EMS Solutions

Where is my motivation to go to school for an EMS career? Get my BA, BS etc. and then get paid $12-$22 per hour. There has to be some incentive other than "helping my fellow man" for EMS to grow and be the job it can and was meant to be. As long there are volunteers willing to do my paid job, the salary/beneifts wont improve and people will continue to take the shortest route available to obtain the paramedic title and get that $12 per hour. In addition,where am I finding all this time to get my masters when I am so busy getting my CEU's to maintain my current certification, working a second job and trying to spend some time with my family and fix my house? I look at salaries nationwide and see the dogs wages we are getting paid for a job description that runs 3 pages and puts much more responsibility on the employee that a $12 per hour payscale should be allowed, never mind expected to do. I dont care about lawyers, doctors, nurses, garbage men or ditch diggers. We need to stop this hypothetical ranting and start taking steps to change EMS from a stepping stone job to PD or Fire and into a professional career that is known and respected by the public. With pay and benefits meeting the job description and responsibilities. Education is key, but there has to be an incentive for people to get that education. $12 just wont do it.

The Flag Code states it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flag staffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. The American Legion interprets " proper illumination" as a light specifically placed to illuminate the flag (preferred) or having a light source sufficient to illuminate the flag so it is recognizable as such by the casual observer. So, if worse comes to worse, you may still have it but will just have to take it down each day. Perhaps, once people have to do this they will opt for a 24 hour showing and the light. With our brothers and sisters dying overseas, the least your organization can do is spring for light.

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OK NYCntg - I have one word for you... Get a Contrera Pouch - Ok thats more than one word. It fits, penlight, sheers, O2 wrench, gloves and radio. Plus still has room for one more item along those lines. I actually have one of those fancy wanynu o2 wrneches and put that on my key ring. Leaving two extra slots on the contrera pouch. plenty of rom for that multi wrench and window punch. BTW - I never carried a multi tool but have at times needed one. Also - try taking your belt off between calls. I used to leave it on all the time and I think it gave me restless leg syndrome. Last - ex- combat engineer? I saw your sig in the last post. Stay safe

Never heard of an EMT-S. What state are you in?

Hi, I am creating a report that will be free to vivitors and members of my website. It is on the subject of intubations and tips, tricks and techniques. I am looking for input from this forum as well as placing this poll as part of the report. All feedback is welcome. send it to info@ems-safety.com

Maybe this will motivate some people to be more professional. Iron a shirt, shine some shoes etc. I have seen plenty of ems personnel with filthy shoes, untucked shirts, grossly wrinkled pants etc.

I recommend "On The Job Uniforms". They are in Staten Island.

Take a look at our free study and testing tips download. we put a NREMT specific tips in it, since so many people are always asking about it. I hope it helps a little. Click here

Take a look at this report - How to become an EMT/paramedic in NYC Click here