Recent content by SanDiegoDude

San Diego is one of the most expensive in the country but for some reason all public saftey jobs, (EMT,Police,Fire) all get paid like crap.

What's the overtime situation like at most these companies? Is there enough overtime to make a decent amount to live off of? SDD

Yeah I realize that its not very well paid but its a path I need to go down with the ultimate goal to be a firefighter. Just want to get an idea of the pay by company to see where I should be looking. I will worry about the medic pay once I get past that hurdle. :) SDD

Can anyone that works here in SD for these companies post how much the currently salaries for particular companies is right now. I tried searching around but its like Top Secret info or something :rolleyes: Thanks Everyone. SDD

I just found out Southwestern College has an EMT program, I am going to start that as soon as I can.

Hello everyone, I am looking to go to EMT school in May; some where in San Diego (Still deciding on school). I have read, I believe every single thread with the word San Diego in it but haven't found the current information I'm looking for yet. I'm curious as to what the pay scale...

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum. I have recently decided to become an EMT with the end goal to be a firefighter. I'm currently looking for EMT-B Schools in the San Diego area.