Pros
Interaction, support of, and training with dedicated co-workers, fellow emergency response workers in the field and flight crews provides valuable knowledge and certifications. Phenomenal teamwork with dedicated co-workers. Communication and organization of emergency response crews is well developed and meticulously maintained. Public service student loan forgiveness eligible. 24-hour shifts provide scheduled overtime pay. Facinating variety of medical cases and hands-on experience. Humor and high ability to adapt to changes/improve operations. Fun community events.
Cons
"Ground-crew" is characterized in a disparaging way, despite high preformance compared with similar roles of competitor companies. 24-hour shifts clash with onsite salaried office personnel. Office workers pressure hourly EMS to do office workers jobs in addition to 24-hour emergency response duties. Punitive approach to stretching 24-hour personnel task responsibilities relative to salaried. Office workers lack accountability onsite, and act accordingly. State minimum wage pay for hourly emergency response, positions, with no tips, bonuses, stocks etc. For-profit model, minimal anthropological support built into company model regardless of many tax-deductible opportunities, and eager staff.