Philadelphia FD EMS

[masterofmetal85 10]

Just did the application online for philly medic can anyone comment on the hiring process what they ask and what's required and then post hire what they put you through . Also any info on Philly ems operations 12 vs 8 hr shifts where the busier stations located? Etc I'll take any and all information on the Philly FD ems

[RPM3311 3]

I live in a suburb of Philly, when it comes to busy they are BUSY! It is not uncommon for every medic unit in the city to be unavailable multiple times a day. Last I heard they have no priority system so if someone stubs their toe and a minute later in the same local someone codes, that person with the stubbed toe gets priority because they called first. Look at Philly Fire News they had a forum I'm not sure if they still do though. Good Luck!

[masterofmetal85 10]

Thanks so much! I know they're one of the busiest systems in the country. I understand they're pretty well paid as well though. Do they run 12 hr shifts or 8? Is there an academy like FDNY EMS when you're hired ? Is the pre hire testing similar just want to know what I'm heading into

[RPM3311 3]

I'm not a member of the PFD so I can't confirm the shifts. There is an academy like the FDNY and pay is just about equal to the FDNY. Something to consider is that you MUST live within the city limits and it is not the greatest city so make sure you do your research! A lot of PFD and PPD guys live in Northeast Philly so that would probably be a half decent place to live. Look on Philly Fire News and see if they still have forums

and testing is your standard civil service test