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Management here is poor and lacking. They can't seem to make up their minds with what they want, their "protocols" are constantly changing with limited communication to field personnel. EMT's are expected to run calls for patients that require ALS transport. Even when on scene for patients meeting ALS criteria, you will not be allowed to call 911. They are only concerned about the money they can get from the transport so forget patient care. If you're looking for adequate EMT experience you are better off applying to CARE or any other company with a stronger staff. My pet goldfish has a stronger backbone than some of the managers here.

They say they're all about patient care. They're concerned with patients waiting in the ER with the crew for 3+ hours because its inhumane to have someone laying on the gurney for that long, but yet when a patient is acutely hypotensive, showing signs of acute septic shock, or any other clinical manifestation requiring ALS, expect to have no support whatsoever. 

Field experience is typical as to what you'd find with any private ambulance company. Typical ER, discharges, direct admits, 5150 calls. Ok place to get your feet wet.

The training program is a joke. Basically new people with limited field experience are being partnered with new EMT's who also don't know the ropes.  

If you need something from management, get it in writing. They will twist your words and the story to only benefit them. Be wary of this company and do not trust anything they say or tell you.

Do not work for this company under no circumstances. They do not  care about you and the management is very bad. During orientation, they present an image that the company is a good learning environment and they will support you, but do not be deceived. Management will micromanage your every move and will write you up and suspend you for any minor errors. This job also has a very toxic work environment and employees will report you to management for any inconvenience.  Cannot lift a patient by yourself even though they are more than double your size, reported. Took too much time decontaminating the ambulance in the morning, reported. This company also does not care if you have a disability and will disregard you. Management is very disrespectful towards you and will make you feel like you are the problems and will not support you. Dispatch will make sure you are never off at time and will send you to very far calls right before your off time. The workers here also have very poor morale and no one seemed to enjoy working for this company. There are better companies where you will get better experience. Please do not work for this company, they will treat you very poorly and remind you everyday how unimportant you are to them. I hope this company learns to treat their employees right.  

Do NOT work for Premier. I was completely blinded by the great appearance and front that management puts on during orientation and even during your interview. They make the company seem interesting, as though they care about you and will prioritize YOU. But that is all wrong. Dispatch and management could care less about you, your schedule and well-being. They disregard your off time, hold you over until they possibly can, they take every and any call they receive and don’t even give you a break. They micromanage you and are demeaning. Several issues have been presented to supervisors and you are told to “figure it out”. There is clear favoritism in this company based on who gets off on time, who gets held over, etc. not only that but as soon as I put in my notice to leave, I was treated extremely poorly by ALL staff, they held me over 3+ hours every shift and tried to convince me that leaving their company was a mistake. I strongly suggest working somewhere else as you can even if it’s just as a resume builder before going to a new company. They work you to the ground and have no regard for anyone’s time but upper management. This place is a MESS. 
The only good thing about this company is the direct deposits. 

I worked at Premier Ambulance as an EMT for 6 months and can honestly say that I loved it. Premier Ambulance supplies first responders with a wide variety of calls that allow everyone to grow and gain more knowledge in our field. Since, it is an IFT company, a lot of people already have made a judgement about it, however, coming from a fellow EMT, Premier is growing incredibly fast. Management is always looking to grow and improve the company. From new Mod type ambulances, to Transit ambulances, the company ensures that all our rigs are fully stocked with everything needed to deliver the best patient care. I believe the workplace culture is fairly tight knit. While the company is growing, it also finds way to be intimate.
Of course, the IMPORTANT thing everyone is asking! "How is management?"
Honestly, I've seen how many ambulance companies function and Premier is absolutely incredible. Everyone truly wants to see you succeed and grow, and also ensure quality patient care. I really reccomend Premier as an Employer and Ambulance Provider. 

My experience with Premier Ambulance has been nothing but a nightmare. This company treats its employees as completely disposable, making it clear that you are replaceable at any moment. They demand that you prioritize them above all else, yet they fail to extend the same courtesy when you need support or acknowledgment. Any time you ask for something—whether it's clarity on policies, a simple request, or even basic respect—you are met with silence or outright dismissal.

On top of that, the management will schedule mandatory meetings or assign tasks with absolutely no information or context, leaving you scrambling to figure out what’s expected. The lack of communication and leadership is staggering. They clearly care more about how much money they can make off of you than about the well-being of their staff. To them, you are nothing more than a glorified taxi driver, and any sense of professionalism or purpose in the job is completely eroded by their attitude.

If you’re considering working for Premier Ambulance, don’t bother. You’ll quickly realize your effort and dedication mean nothing to them, and you’ll be left exhausted, frustrated, and undervalued. Avoid this company at all costs.

My time there was longer then I hoped, The company is more suited for new EMTs rather then experienced ones. the perks to Premier is the pay since they are one of the better paying companies in Orange county only expect to get ran all over Orange and LA county. on another note, like most companies there is a lot of favoritism here, to the point that you shouldn't expect to go home on time anytime during the week even if you ask due to kids or school the real outcome is favoritism kicks in and the person in favor gets out of calls and or leaves early even if they are the nearest unit available. 
from what I learned this place is a rat ship with sensitive new EMTs who will complain and gossip to the point you will get written up, or end up being the person getting ran and blackballed ever day. you get experience if you are a new EMT, its just not suitable for experienced EMTs due to the fact you will know your protocols and standards and be able to question a transport in most cases needing to upgrade a call, seems to be something frowned upon there.

Where do I begin? Working here, the pay is decent compared to other companies, but like with many large corporations, you’ll feel like just another number. 

Orientation starts with an upbeat meeting about the mission and the impact you'll have in the field. However, within your first week, you’ll quickly realize how poorly managed and disorganized the company truly is.

Expect to be held over for up to 3 hours with calls labeled as “ASAP,” involving drives of over an hour, only to be blamed by dispatch to the higher-ups. This company is cut-throat and will fire you at the slightest inconvenience.
This place is not for the weak and goes to show how undervalued EMTs are in the field.

Be warned, Human resource is not your ally,  supervisors are not here to help you. This is a corporation, which means they’ll likely step over you at any given notice.

As an EMT Premier is a great place to be. People tend of bash IFT and think of it as unimportant but it isn't. There is so much to learn in this job as an EMT if you are motivated. There paramedic, RT, and RN shifts and all of them like to each EMTs. They will let you practice skills and impart wisdom about their jobs and healthcare. 
Obviously the hardest part can be scheduling but thats often an unfortunate part of healthcare. But premier does have tooooons of scheduling options for EMTs. There are 4 hours shifts, 8 hr, 9, 10, 11, and 24 hr so it's good for working around school schedules. The overtime after 8 hours is also a great benefit that other ambulance companies and healthcare in general don't have. 
It's also possible to become an FTO or an operations supervisor. Growth is possible. 

Upper Management has complete disregard for field staff. As soon as you begin orientation, you soon learn how Nepotism plays a huge role in this company. Upper management (scheduling, EMS Supervisors) has complete disregard for your personal life. All they care about is making sure call quotas get met. You make one minor error, and they suspend you for an entire week. They constantly check ambulance cameras to see if you're abiding by company policy regardless of field status. Over work all their employees, and you will work four to five 12/13 hour shifts per week. 
Don't be fooled by their promises. There are better Ambulance companies that pay better, have better hours/scheduling, and treat their employees better. 

Its a good stepping stone but id suggest leaving after a few months when you hopefully know the basics.
Management and HR dont have your back at all and will take advantage of you. 
There is always a shortage in basic ALS and BLS supplies during checkout. 
Almost half of the ambulance fleet are either falling apart or have problems. 
Half of the people working there think they are hot stuff and talk smack about other emts, nurses and paramedics behind their backs because of the ambulance company or hospital they work for.

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