van driver

emergency medical technician

Tri--med-Ambulance

Tri-Med is one of the better EMS agencies to work for in Washington State. Some of the positives are getting to network with local fire departments and hospital staff, so it's a great place to work and see all the different job opportunities in healthcare.
Management seems to work well with everyone, though there is always the aspect of time is money, and they want you to clear the hospital as soon as decon is finished and risk getting run for the rest of your shift with no time to finish reports. 
Some of the more seasoned people, as with any EMS job, are in most cases, jaded or upset about pay and treatment for a career that was just meant to be a stepping stone, and depending on who you get as a partner after training, you might be learning why you shouldn't be a career EMT for more than a year or so! The most enjoyable part of the job is working with so many different people and providers and getting to learn from all of them, this is an ever evolving field and if you stay stuck in the past you will be left behind, always try to learn every day and become the best provider you can be. 
The hardest part of the job can be the long hours, dispatch is typically aware of how hard you are getting run and will try to give you breaks if there is some downtime. Also, getting stuck with a partner that you might not work well with is always a risk. Keep in mind that the 24-hour 4-platoon schedule is coveted at Tri-Med and you may be waiting months before being placed on a 24-hour car, I am currently on day 12 while waiting for a 24-hour car slot.


Tri-Med Ambulance is a great place to work, simple as that. Being a locally owned and operated business there is a welcoming and caring atmosphere from the very top down. The owner/CEO says hello to me every morning we cross paths, and as an employee that is very respectable and appreciated thing to see. They set you up for success everyday. The company has significant pride in not only the quality of services they provide, but also their employees.

I’m not going to lie, you have to work hard. Being in the emergency medical field, or even in a non emergency medical driving position they offer, it is real work but very rewarding in many ways. The job certainly won’t kill you though, you won’t blow out your back every day and it is NOT by any means soul sucking. It’s fun and cool. I meet wonderful people everyday on the job whether patients I’m transporting or peers I see and assist.

Training was solid, after the in class training sessions I was put with an experienced person in my position and was very well showed the ropes. By the time I was done with training I was confident I could get the job done in the same quality as my trainer. Plus we had a great time together during training.

I really don’t have a whole lot negative to say. I go in each morning and get to work on the road ready for transports. It can get really busy and hectic/frustrating at times but what job doesn’t? Keep a cool head and you’re set. 

If you’re familiar with the King County area, there’s a good reason you see so many Tri-Med vehicles out; they set the pace.

I love this company and the management. The staff on the inside are fun and great people to learn from as well as the EMTs and the nurses on the ambulances. The cab drivers are fun to talk to and mostly everyone has a good attitude. Just like most places there is always something to gripe about. Low pay, grumpy people sometimes, hard work, long hours, no sleep. But as a starting out company this is where you want to be. The owner of the company is frequently out at the meetings and knows everyone by name. He even knows fun tidbits about some of the employees. They do BBQs and get togethers for special occasions and even on Christmas and Thanksgiving they had a huge family style dinner and invited everyone to join. They have done charitable donations and do the kids day every year (handing out toys for children in need). Sure, the hours are long and the shifts are busy, but there are many shifts to choose from!

Experience on the job working with patients, peers, and others provided the best foundation possible for my future in EMS. Management and Supervisors do all they can to support your long term goals. I felt that my positive attitude towards helping people in need allowed me to develop close bonds with other agencies such as Fire and Medic One; which was a big help with getting hired with the Fire Department. Compared to other private agencies, most of the time I felt respected by Fire and Medics, but it’s always a two way street.

I have worked here for over a year now. It is clear that Tri-Med does not care as much about its employees as much as they claim. Firstly, the pay is abysmal. They changed the shift schedule from modified detroit to four platoon with a change in compensation, essentially shorting those on the new schedule thousands of dollars a year. Additionally, Tri-Med refuses to resolve concerning conflicts between employees despite multiple complaints. Tri-med will fire you for getting in one accident, but will more than accomodate someone who is a threat to other employees and has clearly broken company policy.

If you want to work for a company that cares about the well being and safety of its employees, this is not the place. 


My day consists of getting to work and cleaning the ambulance to get it ready for the day and heading out for our first call. I have learn a lot from this company, like building a better relationship with patients even for the short time I am with them and helping them out with their needs. Management is really good and nice they help out with most things if they're able to and listen to the employees. I would the hardest part of the job is seeing all the patients who have a hard time with things due to medical/injury conditions they have and not being able to do things themselves. The most enjoyable part of my job is that I get to help out people in need of it.

Tri-Med is a great company to start out with if you're a brand new emt. They're one of the few companies that'll actually properly train you before throwing out into the field. Generally you start in Inter-Facility Transports and then transition to a 911 truck. I would not recommend this company if you are looking for long term employment because of the call volume and garbage pay but if you're looking for experience for applying to fire departments or med school, this is the place to go.

Terrible pay, long shifts, impossible to take time off without being punished for it. This company uses and abuses its employees. But that’s okay, it’s not a career just a stepping stone. Only pros is you get lots of patient contact and co-workers are nice. 

There’s a great management team who were very understanding of whatever may be going on in your personal life. They’re affiliated with the IAFF which many employees appreciated. It’s a fun, fast-paced job with a variety of potential schedules.

Pay is average and the benefits are sub-par. I ended up leaving TRI-MED due to the benefits.

Tri-Med is a great stepping stone for any future career in medicine! People complain that you don't make enough money, but there is always overtime available. EMT-B is not a career. You should be always striving for something better whether it be firefighting, nursing or paramedic. Tri-Med's management knows this and are willing to help you go where you need to go.

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