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EMT001 quote me if im wrong and I am sure your in the field already and know more than I but, If your working 24's not all the time your on a call and your resting, but I am sure some nights are very hectic though. And say you work 3 '24' hour shifts a week? You still have 4 days off and thats twice as much as any other american?

When you say 160-180 hours you mean you work an average of 80-90 hours per week? Thats exactly what I am looking for! Thanks for your help!

Wow guys such helpful info! Thanks!!! :wink: Didnt say provider had to meet the whole criteria! Guess www.swambulance.com is about the best I am going to find then!

Hoping to get some help on here. First of all I am going to an accelerated EMT-B school in Indiana in a few weeks (www.emtinc.net). I am wanting to find employment that will offer the best (like anyone else). I have many employment offers but I want to get in and stay put. I dont mind relocating anywhere in the US. Here is what I am looking for. 1. Nice starting EMT-B pay ($10hr +) 2. Nice family medical benefit package. 3. Prefer 24 hour or 48 hour shifts. 4. Prefer a company offering lots of overtime (would like to work atleast 3 "24" hour shifts a week) 5. Hoping to get lucky and find a civil or private company with a paid pension plan. I have been offered a county job with retirement in 27 years. But I have seen Southwest Ambulance has a pension in 20 years. 6. Most importantly looking for an agency that will provide in house training for me to become an EMT-P. 7. Dont mind a large metro area as long as they are some family friendly towns nearby. I know this is alot but a career choice is very important to all of us and I am sure they are alot of newbies that would like the same info. Best I have found is www.swambulance.com although I do not know their starting pay for EMT-B's. Your suggestions and info is greatly appreciated! Dan Ohio

Will be beginning my new career as an EMT-B in the upcoming weeks. Seems like I may have alot of choices on who to start work for. Would you guys suggest AMR, Rural/Metro, MedCorps, county EMS agencies or what? I am not just looking at pay but prefer working 24 hour shifts with great family benefits and good retirement plans! Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! (Subject Line Modified For Clarity - Admin)