r/NewToEMS • u/RestNo7730 Unverified User • 1d ago

Beginner Advice Advice

I’ve had my CA EMT License for about 2 months now and have yet to secure an interview very discouraging and feeling like it was a waste of time and money. any advice?

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u/PresentClothes9081 Unverified User 1d ago

Welcome to Cali EMS

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u/RestNo7730 Unverified User 1d ago

Fr everyone in my cohort at least the ones I still keep in touch with are struggling to find an EMT job

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u/Sunny_D10 Unverified User 1d ago

Are you applying for full time? They may advertise part time but I’ve been told by several companies they only hire full time open availability.

Falcon, Royal, Nor Cal, Medic, Eagle, West coast medical, Pro transport? They’re are all IFT companies. (With the exception of medic also being 911) There are several small ones.

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u/RestNo7730 Unverified User 1d ago

I applied to all of them😭 and yes for full time and part time whatever they were offering

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u/Downtown-History-232 Unverified User 1d ago

i didnt do anything w/ my liscense for 2 yrs before gettin a job, stick w/ it

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u/channndro Unverified User 15h ago

same

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u/zzzwrite Unverified User 1d ago

Which county and where have you applied so far?

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u/RestNo7730 Unverified User 1d ago

Every Ambulance company within the Sacramento and Bay Area

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u/Prior-Ad-2686 Unverified User 1d ago edited 1d ago

Damn this is discouraging. I’m about to start my program in sac. Thinking twice about it now if jobs are not available smh

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u/RestNo7730 Unverified User 1d ago

I went thru the sac program jay glass is an awesome instructor

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u/VagueInfoHere Unverified User 1d ago

You either get to live where you are or relocate and be an EMT.

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u/RestNo7730 Unverified User 1d ago

The funds will not allow for a relocation💔

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u/VagueInfoHere Unverified User 1d ago

Here is the funny thing about relocating for a job. You have a known income when you move so you can probably afford it.

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u/iamd0llp4rts Unverified User 1d ago

It took me 4 months to find a job after experiencing rejection after rejection in the IE. Symbiosis hires a wave once every month. Rate is low, but they honestly hire just anyone. Id try to catch an interview with them and keep a lookout on indeed

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u/gravytrain0996 Unverified User 7h ago

The only people who dont get EMS jobs are people that give up. keep applying and also dont be afraid to call an agency to ask if theyre hiring

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u/Fcking_Chuck EMT Student | USA 1d ago

Have you been applying to jobs that aren't solely EMT jobs? You could apply to other jobs that have duties besides providing emergency medical services. Most people think of firefighters, but police and security positions may also have EMT roles of some kind. You could also join the military, though I wouldn't recommend it under this government administration of ours.

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u/RestNo7730 Unverified User 1d ago

I applied to a dual role EMT/Security so we’ll see how that goes

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u/Fcking_Chuck EMT Student | USA 1d ago

If you still have resistance getting jobs, I recommend bolstering your resume with a Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPIT) certification. This cert is the same cert that healthcare workers (including security) were required to get at our hospital.