It seems since COVID started we keep seeing articles and reports by news and social media about how little EMT’s and Paramedics get paid.
Why is it such a surprise? Looking at NYC and FDNY providers, it was reported that most members have to work 2, 3 or even 4 jobs to pay their bills.
While the pay in EMS is nothing new to us. This new attention might help with our paychecks.
But we thought that after 9/11 and it didn’t happen then.
Check out this episode, we talk about pay but also how we have seen and participated in the multiple job lifestyle.
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As the pandemic curve begins to flatten. We have to consider all that has changed for EMS during the crisis and what will be the new normal for EMS going forward the next few months and beyond.
When you are a new EMT or paramedic at an agency its hard. You don’t yet have your own “flow” just yet and you tend to fall back on your textbook type approach to patients.
Quick podcast for EMT and paramedic students. Great tips on surviving ambulance rotations. Ideas on how to get the most from your experience.
After over 40 years of providing EMS services in NJ. MONOC is closing it’s doors. 
This week the crew talks about community paramedic programs. Do they work, are they for EMS and is there a better approach to handling 911 overload?
After seeing several articles and social media discussions on the claims about EMS provider shortage. Jim and Josh jump on and ask the question “Is it truly a shortage of providers?” or maybe the continued low pay of EMS professionals is forcing qualified professionals who love the job to go into other fields with higher pay.
