SEPA Call Volume/Volunteer Woes

[mikepud]

This is a 2 part question. Does anybody know of a website or sites that lists the call volume for specific ambulance companies in Pennsylvania counties? I have been going to specific station websites but the task is quite daunting. I start EMT training in May and would like to volunteer asap, and would like to find the busiest stations to do so. So far SARS, Plymouth, and Narberth have the higest call volumes of those I have researched. Just looking for other options.

Also I need some advice on volunteering. I have had little response from the stations I have contacted. If you drive past most stations around here you will see a big sign in front saying " we need volunteers" yet nobody really seems interested in getting back to me. Any advice?

The lack of follow through seems to be the norm with ambulance co's. Guess it is something I will have to get used to?

Sorry that this kind of turned into a rant, but I am just so excited/anxious to get my new career rolling!

 

[94H]

I think your best bet is to just show up at the station one evening or to call the officer in charge of recruiting.

As for the calls done per year, I think your just going to have to read all of their year end reports

 

[Cup of Joe]

First, Check with your local volunteer (if your district is volunteer) FD or ambulance company. Its easier to make a required volume (if they have a required minimum to be active) if you live in district and can respond from home.

Also, a busier district means being responsible for responding to more calls than another department with the same required minimum percentage. (Just a thought, don't want to discourage you)

Also, they may pay for your EMT class and allow you to ride on their ambulance during EMT school after you obtain your CPR card.

As far as the no response from the stations, you just have to keep trying. I had to contact the person in charge of recruiting for over 2 months before I was even able to get an application. These people have day jobs, families, and they're usually active members of that department (if not chiefs). They aren't usually on top of their emails.

Good luck!