Boo! [emoji1475]
I got forced for 17-straight four times last year due to medic need. Got the ol’ 10-day at least another four. None due to staffing patterns [emoji851]
Aprz, I hear some of that. Every system has the overzealous badass medic who tries to intimidate trainees... not my style, but not uncommon. Every system has those who don’t math very well. And as for whether people know the calculations or use an appropriate and functional shortcut... as long...
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Long week (48) and short week (36)
Paid every 2 weeks
OT after 40 hrs
Shift are either same 3 days + 1 on long (e.g. SMT/SSMT)
Or modified so you get every other weekend off (e.g. MWS/STHF)
Aprz, what didn’t you like about it? I’m glad you found a better fit in Santa Clara. I am accredited in both Alameda and Santa Clara Counties and (hands down) prefer Alameda.
Maybe you should be more specific before making such a (non) recommendation?
FALCK is new to the County and this is...
As a medic unit at scene, you have more important things to do than insist on running the show after a Company Officer or BC has arrived. It makes sense for the first due ambulance to run treatment and transport while the firefighters work triage and the officer takes over as IC.
I would also...
I know a guy who left EMS and became a safety consultant. He now basically works with companies to figure out best practices for on-site safety.
You can take that part of you that likes to solve problems and have an audience who wants to hear your input; whether it’s because they actually want...