EMT Basic @AMR OLYMPIA - EMT/Dispatcher/Field Training Officer AMR Employee Review

4.0
Aug 10, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Minimum of 9 days a month. Make 40k+ a year working extra shifts Mandatory rate of double time. Have the option of working 9hr, 12hr, 24hr shifts with an adjusted rate to make same salary at end of year. Good management Union Can get raise in pay by becoming field training officer or crew chief.

Cons

Paid minimum wage (no raises) for Olympia area Average 56 hours a week, sometimes 72 sometimes 48 depending on when 24 hr shift fall. Run inter-facilities

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Good working conditions Chance to advance

Cons

Fleet units are old and AC not working well

3.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There’s a good workforce here with employees who are well united on issues a strong sense that the company is actually pushing toward a positive future in terms of operations. Ambulance fleet seems to be getting good upgrades and call volume (in most areas) is manageable. There is also a good amount of OT available with bonuses/incentives available. Matching 401k is nice and health benefits are very reasonable.

Cons

For being such a large operation, the pay rate seems to be lacking as of right now. Most employees with adult responsibilities are having to rely heavily on overtime/incentives just to have a semi-comfortable lifestyle outside of work. Uniforms definitely need improvements and training for new EMTs seems a bit lackluster. The morale can be low at times also due to the company being write-up happy (for lack of a better term). Lack of 24 hour units and proper posting locations makes for a somewhat harsh work day as well.

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