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  1. Sled Driver

    What reactionary measures has your state enacted?

    New York State has taken the following actions: NYS DOH is extending the certifications of approximately 66,000 currently certified EMS providers: 1 year has been added to all current certifications: CFR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-CC & EMT-P. There is no need for person to do anything New cards will...
  2. Sled Driver

    BP Gas Stations Discount for Healthcare

    Was the code emailed from BP or from IDme ? I just got a form reply from BP saying issues take it up with IDme for vetting, which of course I already was vetted. So no help from BP.
  3. Sled Driver

    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    Many lay persons could not tell you the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic. To them its one and the same.
  4. Sled Driver

    Coronavirus Discussion Thread

    My local Mercedes Benz Dealer has reduced the hours of their Service Dept. Mechanics from 5 days per week to 3 days per week. I am sensing this year will be a good time to buy a car and do some hard business...
  5. Sled Driver

    BP Gas Stations Discount for Healthcare

    Do you have a link to find a participating BP station ? There are BP's near me. But, I am still waiting on the code from them, I applied 7 April.
  6. Sled Driver

    Any states fast tracking medics with NREMT for state cert

    If you are expired / retired and want to work. Indiana is the place to go. Good luck. https://www.ems1.com/coronavirus-covid-19/articles/ind-executive-order-allows-retired-inactive-ems-professionals-to-work-during-pandemic-66lefAqBRkSULmjf/
  7. Sled Driver

    BP Gas Stations Discount for Healthcare

    Thanks for posting this. I applied to be vetted on the IDme.com web site, was vetted but unable to continue from that point to get the code from BP to get the cheap gas. I luves me some cheap gas. ;) Any ideas on how to finish this with BP ?
  8. Sled Driver

    NYC Covid EMT surge staffing job

    I am trying to assist our out of State Brothers who are coming to my area and trying to help, who may become infected. I would hope if they do become infected, the Hospital they are working for would give them priority care, but not all will be working for a Hospital and may have no idea on...
  9. Sled Driver

    Any leads on hiring for COVID 19 stuff for EMS?

    While I know it may sound like a risk, I would just get in your truck and head for NY, with all your certs, paperwork, docs, etc. I have no doubt that you will find a job, it is only a question of how much you will be paid. Rates of pay a varying widely. Buddy of mine told me this morning...
  10. Sled Driver

    Any leads on hiring for COVID 19 stuff for EMS?

    Local Hospitals that are hiring, if you are tired of waiting for someone to get back to you, who may not if all their slots are filled. NY-Presbyterian EMT or P Holy Name Medical Center - Teaneck NJ Relode.com for EMT's NYU Langone Health - EMT's - Mineola in Nassau County, Long Island, AKA...
  11. Sled Driver

    NYC Covid EMT surge staffing job

    Would you rather be a patient at Elmhurst ?
  12. Sled Driver

    Any states fast tracking medics with NREMT for state cert

    True, a Texas Resident EMT who has signed up for a Paramedic class, will now be given a provisional Paramedic License to immediately practice on the P level. Yes, we are talking out of staters who are considering going to Texas to work. I forgot to mention the Governor of Texas so badly wants...
  13. Sled Driver

    NYC Covid EMT surge staffing job

    If you are a First Responder positive COVID-19 your best options for Hospitals are: Lenox Hill - Cornell Mt. Sinai - NYU Stay away from any Hospital in Queens, they are overflowing and have the highest PT. density with the lowest bed availability in all 5 Boros.
  14. Sled Driver

    NYC Covid EMT surge staffing job

    Unarmed Security is being hired for the Homeless shelters.
  15. Sled Driver

    NYC Covid EMT surge staffing job

    The exact wages for each level of certification are posted in one of the other threads.
  16. Sled Driver

    Any states fast tracking medics with NREMT for state cert

    I spoke to Texas. It does not sounds like they want ALS providers that badly. They will give ALS providers a BLS cert, until they can be tested for skills in Texas, which they are not doing until further notice. So to sum up, if you are an EMT-B, Texas will give you their EMT-B cert, if you...
  17. Sled Driver

    Any leads on hiring for COVID 19 stuff for EMS?

    I am trying to post up more NYC jobs, but my threads are being deleted. No organization, just lots of dupes.
  18. Sled Driver

    NYC Covid EMT surge staffing job

    Ok A friend tried to get on with Ambulanz as an EMT-B, so now I know exactly what the lousy pay actually is ... $18-20/hr. So much for hazard pay.
  19. Sled Driver

    NYC Covid EMT surge staffing job

    This thread is a dupe. Mods please merge this newer thread with the " Any Leads on hiring for COIV 19 stuff for EMS ? " Thread so we can keep all the jobs in one place, as they come in. Thanks
  20. Sled Driver

    NYC Covid EMT surge staffing job

    Here is a link to all the hourly rates for all levels of certification. https://emtlife.com/threads/any-leads-on-hiring-for-covid-19-stuff-for-ems.48315/#post-688589
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