A few? So what, may I ask, makes so many more 911 medics good medics? Before you say that you never said that, that's exactly what you implied. Because most of the 911 medics I've worked with are far from what I would deem as superior. In fact, I'd love to see a 911 handle a really sick medical patient some way other than a "diesel bolus"
Wow!! Looks like I struck a nerve. Why does anyone care about a post made against private EMS on a website forum? Is my opinion that important to you? RELAX!! It's an OPINION! Do you think I care what you think about fire-based EMS?
Just chill out. Personally, I haven't been that impressed with the private kids. That's my opinion. Nothing more. Not everyone can be a firefighter. It's cool.
Maybe people care because you're spouting off a bunch of BS? You're being insulting and that is what isn't cool. Has it ever crossed your mind some people don't want to be firefighters? It isn't a matter of can't. Talk about drinking the IAFF kool-aid.
A long time ago, when I was a fire based medic, I had the same opinion. What I didn't realize is how ignorant and based on a superiority complex it was.
Just for the record, I worked for a private before getting into fire. So believe me, I actually miss some of the patient interaction. It was a great job.
But like I said, quite a few of the people I worked with hated the job. Obviously, present company excluded.
So, my apologies if you were offended by my post. But a few of you are way too sensitive.
Or we are sick and tired to heard FFs go on about how awesome they are and how private EMS isn't "true" 911 and that anything that isn't fire based is crap.
It has nothing to do with your name. Usalsfyre is from Texas and has a lot of information on the clinical quality of different EMS systems there, hence his opinion about HFD.
The rest of us are irritated at someone who felt the need to belittle private EMS for no apparent reason aside from the fact that private EMS isn't fire based.
It has nothing to do with your name. Usalsfyre is from Texas and has a lot of information on the clinical quality of different EMS systems there, hence his opinion about HFD.
The rest of us are irritated at someone who felt the need to belittle private EMS for no apparent reason aside from the fact that private EMS isn't fire based.
No, when I first joined And posted a 'hello ' thread, the first guy to reply just told me How much hfd sucked.
I never meant to imply one was superior to another. It was only my opinion that 911 would be good for someone just starting out because I think it offers more of a learning opportunity. That's been my experience so far, at least. Some of my rotations at the transports we didn't do a thing all day, except Maybe for a few errands.
And then people started complaining about my suggestion to hfd...
So since I work for a private service, I don't do true 911? Even though we are the only paramedics in a rural county, and usually respond to 911 calls as both the transport authority and the first responders when the vollies are too lazy to get out of bed? Nice! You've really set me straight and stopped my lying to myself.
Next post is back on topic or you're all grounded.
Edit- for the record my interactions with HFD have all been very good. They get called out to my condo building about every 3 months.
You might look at Cypress Creek, they have some busy stations and are an EMS only service which I think has it's advantages. They also have some relatively progressive protocols as compared to HFD. They've had some growing pains in the last 5 years or so but they seem to be getting a hande on them. Also if you can't get on with 911 right away you can work IFT for a while and volunteer with CCEMS to get some 911 experience under your belt. Their volunteer program also had some issues for a bit but they have a new volunteer director who seems to be bringing it back on track.
ESD 11 also seems to be a good outfit.
Bellaire fire department was hiring basics and medics recently but I think they may have filled the spots. Might be worth looking into.
I will be moving to Houston in June and have a couple years of experience including with a primary 911 company, what are the biggest 911 providing companies in Houston and surrounding areas? Thank you in advance for your help.
I will be moving to Houston in June and have a couple years of experience including with a primary 911 company, what are the biggest 911 providing companies in Houston and surrounding areas? Thank you in advance for your help.
Houston Fire, cypress creek EMS, Montgomery county, ESD 1, Harris county hospital district off the top of my head. Lots of privates as well. You can't throw a rock without hitting an ambo here.
If I wanted to work doing calls that weren't primarily 911, which company would best suit me? I like the transfer calls, and don't mind them being more routine.
Any suggestions for companies in or surrounding Houston would be appreciated.
I'd also like your rationale as to why these companies are your choice.
Thanks.
