Academy Life
The Paramedic Academy is an intense and rigorous accelerated program requiring dedication, focus, and motivation. Recruits are held to a high professional, physical, and academic standard in a paramilitary structure similar to police, military, and fire departments. Recruits are expected to arrive at their assigned locations on time and with all required items necessary to perform their duties. Recruits will receive a salary, benefits, and paid tuition, with all necessary books and academic materials provided by the EMS division. Recruits will be working as full-time employees, enrolled in paramedic school on a 35-hour workweek (Monday-Friday) with some flexibility required (at-home assignments and/or studying is not included in the 35-hour work week schedule, additional personal time should be allotted). Recruits are required to participate in daily physical fitness activities as outlined by academy staff. Once the Paramedic Academy is completed and recruits have obtained their required National Registry Paramedic Certification, Recruits will be assigned to a field training officer (FTO) to complete their training in the capacity of Paramedic Candidates. Once they have completed their Field Training and have been recommended for certification by their field training officers, candidates will be assigned to Field Operations on one of four platoons.
