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I live in Beaufort County, town of Port Royal. Some things are cheaper others aren't. Apartments here start from $500 and maxed out luxury apartments can be closer to $1000. That aside; Beaufort County lacks a full roster of EMS professionals working for them so the employees they do have it's not uncommon for up to two (2) overtime shifts per week. Some stations don't even do a call a day- easy money. That adds up to paychecks for most EMT's per period around 1200 Post Tax. EMT's and Paramedics aren't a dime a dozen (for lack of a better term) as I feel they are in New York. That's why most agencies in South Carolina have a hard time operating at full staffing levels.

Coming from someone who used to live in the Hudson Valley and worked commercial i understand how that doesn't sound very appetizing. However what most people forget is the cost of living is substantially cheaper (my luxury 2bed 2 bath apartment w/ a fireplace and a screened in porch) is $700 a month. Gas is $2.87. It's a wash. But it's a tough concept to grasp for most people in the Hudson Valley. Construction is booming in the area here and jobs are plentiful.

Beaufort County is an extremely busy county located in the southern tip of South Carolina. Beaufort County EMS is the sole provider of EMS throughout the county and has equipment based out of twelve stations throghout the county. Beaufort County is home to several well-known attractions such as Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Hilton Head Island and only 45 minutes from Savannah, GA. The county is home to 65,000 Active Duty Military personnel and is home to the Beaufort Naval Hospital which serves eligible constituents in the area. This is a very busy system with potential for growth and advancement alongside extreme diversity of call types. Title: EMT/Paramedic Salary: See below Open Until: Until Filled Full Time & Part Time - Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic: Responsible for responding to emergency calls and providing efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured. Will also provide care to patients at the scene and during transport to a medical facility. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Basic: Must have successfully completed the required basic EMT Basic course and be state certified. Also requires CPR certification (Basic Life Support).Intermediate: Must have successfully completed the EMT Intermediate course, be state certified and have one year of related experience; national registration preferred. Also requires CPR certification (Basic Life Support).Paramedic: Must have successfully completed the EMT Paramedic course, be state certified and have one year of related experience; national registration preferred. Also requires CPR certification (Basic Life Support) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS).IMPORTANT: Submit a copy of your state and national registry certification card and your driver’s license with application. Applications submitted without these items will not be considered.SALARY: EMT/Basic: $11.69 hr. EMT/Intermediate: $12.19 hr. EMT/Paramedic: $13.69 hr. (Based on 24 hour shifts) All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. EOE. Beaufort County Council Website

Bluffton Township Fire District is advertising a position for Fire Chief that closes on October 4, 2013. Bluffton is one of seven fire departments in Beaufort County, SC and is the largest district in the county covering roughly 247 square miles. Bluffton FD like every other department in Beaufort County, SC is 100% career. Title: Fire District Chief - Bluffton Township Salary: $80,000 to $102,000 DOQ Open Until: 10/4/2013 Bluffton Township Fire District Chief:Under the general supervision of the Bluffton Township Fire District Board of Directors and the Beaufort County Council, performs supervisory and administrative duties providing the Fire District with prevention and mitigation of emergencies and disasters through proper planning, public education and code enforcement. Responds to selected emergencies involving fire, medical, or environmental concerns. Minimum Qualifications: Ten(10) years of firefighting and emergency medical treatment experience with progressively increasing responsibilities, including four years of administrative experience Four years supervisory experience Bachelors degree in Fire Administration, Management, Engineering or closely related field Executive Fire Officer Certification or active pursuit of Certification Valid driver’s license Computer proficencyKnowledge of: Training and staff development in firefighting and medical emergency programsGovernmental administration to include budget, personnel management and public administrationFire and medical skills including tactics, fire behavior, fire department inspection procedures, sprinkler systems, alarm and communication procedures, operation and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment, safety procedures Mail required Beaufort County Application and resume to: Beaufort County Employee Services Division P O Drawer 1228 Beaufort, SC 29901 Or fax to 843-255-9484 Applications available at www.bcgov.net

Westchester County TransCareEmpressWEMSEMStarPutnam County TransCareEMStarDutchess County TransCareMobile LifeNDPEMStarUlster County TransCareMobile LifeEMStarOrange County TransCareMobile LifeEMStarAll in all there is more than enough business to go around. Every company has hiccups and every company manages their system status how they desire.

Date: 6/4/13 Time: 2042hrs Incident Type: HazMat / Large gasoline spill District: LaGrange Fire District Location: 1144 Route 55, Getty Gas Station (Bing Maps) Units: LaGrange FD, Arlington FD, Union Vale FD, Beekman FD, New Hamburg FD, East Fishkill FD, Pleasant Valley FD, DC HazMat Team, NYS DEC, Mobile Life Support, DC Dept Of Emergency Response Frequency: Dispatch, Response, Command, Fireground 7&8 Weather Conditions: Warm Reporters: citystation1848 Description: Large gasoline tanker leaking in front of getty gas station, command post established at the intersection of Stringham Rd and Route 55 2050 - Initial dispatch 2106 - Command requesting full first alarm assignment, Union Vale, Arlington dispatched & LaGrange redispatched 2129 - County Car 61 o/s 2140 - Mobile Life dispatched for standby at LaGrange St 2 2146 - County Car 71 o/s 2150 - DC911 advising one hour into incident 2154 - Mobile Life Medic 250 on standby at LaGrange St 2 2155 - Command requesting an engine and a tanker to relocate to LaGrange St 1 & 2 2201 - East Fishkill 1 engine to relocate to LaGrange 1, Beekman with a tanker to LaGrange #1, New Hamburg with an engine to LaGrange #2 Pleasant Valley with a tanker to LaGrange #2 2208 - New Hamburg 53-11 relocating 2209 - Command requesting 47-68 to the scene 2210 - East Fishkill 39-18 relocating to LaGrange St 1 2210 - LaGrange 47-68 responding 2211 - Pleasant Valley 56-33 relocating 2212 - Second Dispatch for Beekman 34-31 2216 - Third Dispatch for Beekman 34-31 2218 - Pleasant Valley 56-33 relocated to LaGrange St 2 2220 - 911 ascertained necessity of additional tanker, advised Beekman FD could not respond. Adv all stations have backfil 2220 - East Fishkill 39-18 arrived at LaGrange St 1 2221 - Command looking for additional EMS coverage, 911 advised one MLSS unit at LaGrange St 2 2226 - Beekman 34-31 relocating to LaGrange St 1 2236 - 911 advised that they are 1hr 45 mins on the par timer...Command continues the timer 2240 - Beekman 34-31 relocated to LaGrange St 1 2241 - 911 adv command both Station 1 & 2 are covered with an Engine and a Tanker each.

Source please?

911 doesn't even bother with dispatching Empire/Regional/Hudson Valley Paramedics/Care One on the off hours because they know they dont post a truck in the valley during those times. I quote a manager from HVP "they get what they pay for". MLSS picks up all the slack nine times out of ten

Allowing Active members a discounted gas rate could work, if done correctly. Sure, it would be a great retention tool!

A congrats for Empress for the win. Unfortunate for TransCare, but a great deal for Empress!

:lol: That's because PVFD doesn't pay for ALS after I believe 1800hrs, so Mobile Life jumps in for some fun, because Care1 doesnt keep a truck in that part of the county overnight.

Probably whatever name they're going by this week lol

Congrats to a happy and healthy baby!

Great Pictures K! What a rare move, it's great you followed them!

I too saw the truck in person at the show, very nice! Surprised with how much compartment space it had, thought the slots for the locks on the doors were funny