Muskogee County EMS

[kevintlau]

I was just wondering if anybody knows any information about Muskogee County EMS, in Oklahoma. I am currently thinking about applying there as a Paramedic and was wanting some insight information or just any information about the service. Thanks.

P.S. I already tried search, nothing.

[Scaramedic]

Couple of things I do know.

The don't smoke Marijuana in Muskogee.

They don't their trips on LSD.

They don't burn their draft cards down on Main street.

Oh yeah they have a Castle that has a really great Ren Fair.

[Doug]

The program must be good there because "...the kids there all respect the college Dean."

[Ridryder 911]

Muskogee County is a more aggressive EMS in Oklahoma. It actually covers more than Muskogee county, as it covers other parts of surrounding counties, and as well it has a V.A. contract.

Most of the Paramedics are Critical Care rated especially for inner hospital transports. A busier system, than one expects as it covers a large area.

Here is their web site..

http://www.mcems.us/

[kevintlau]

I been to their website already. I was just trying to get more information about their protocols, how well they treat their employees, benefits, starting pay, etc. Thanks.

[Ridryder 911]

I been to their website already. I was just trying to get more information about their protocols, how well they treat their employees, benefits, starting pay, etc. Thanks.

Their protocols are in their web site. Never heard anything bad about them. I have taught a few classes for them. They appear to have fewer turnover than most, pay is average for a Paramedic service in Oklahoma. They do not make any differential in level of Paramedic, and I understand they have as much O.T. you want.

I suggest you check into local pay. Most Paramedics make about early $30k to $40k a year. Remember, the costs of living is much cheaper also. As well most work 24 hour shifts or few 12 hour tours. Although, there is a Paramedic shortage, I have never heard of them being short handed, as well as Tulsa is not that far from them also.

You can contact their associate director and discuss any questions, they are a nice group of folks.

[Leener77]

I live in Tulsa and work for EMSA. I see Muskogee Co. ambulances from time to time at the hospitals.....usually at either St. Johns or St. Francis. I've never really talked to anyone that works there....just the passing 'hello'.......but I can ask them next time I run into them at the hospital.

[kevintlau]

Yeah if you could that would be great thanks.

[Ridryder 911]

I know their director is in D.C. at the AAA (American ambulance association) meeting (she is with my boss) but I probably will see her next week. I will try to get more info as well.

R/r 911

[Arkymedic]

I was just wondering if anybody knows any information about Muskogee County EMS, in Oklahoma. I am currently thinking about applying there as a Paramedic and was wanting some insight information or just any information about the service. Thanks.

P.S. I already tried search, nothing.

Muskogee is a pretty great service with a lot of good medics. They are very rigid and structured in their organization just like the military. You do your job and you do it right the first time. They also have a detailed orientation process and lately have been in a hiring freeze. If you want to play with Muskogee you must have your shit in order.