Worst place ever to work - Field Paramedic AMR Employee Review

1.0
25 Aug 2015
Recommend
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Pros

-You meet some great people, make really good friends and experience things you normally would not at a regular 9-5 job. - Benefits are not to bad, could be better. - Union shop; good at times bad at others.

Cons

-"0" appreciation for the work you do. You will never hear a simple "thank you" or "good job" from management. -You start off at around minimum wage. -Your ideas and suggestions are ignored by Ops manager -Equipment is old and unreliable. -Very long hours; they always want you to work more and more but never say thank you. -Supervisors and up only make real money, some six figures. -Union dues are expensive! $100 month -Our manager is clueless as to what he is doing, micro manages, does not allow his supervisors to do the job they were hired to do, puts money above the well-being of the crews and has NO previous management experience. -Terrible morale, mainly because of the Ops managers poor management abilities.

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5.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

Career growth opportunities, supportive coworkers, opportunities to learn and develop, ability to advance if you stay engaged and work hard

Cons

Healthcare/EMS can be demanding, long hours at times, stressful days, and workload can be heavy depending on staffing and operations. These things aren’t specific to AMR, that’s our industry in general.

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AMR Response
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Thank you for the 5‑star review! We’re glad to hear you’ve found strong growth opportunities, supportive coworkers, and room to develop. We also recognize the challenges that come with the demands of EMS, and we appreciate your commitment through it all. Your advice on continued investment and open communication is valued and will be shared.
5.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

AMR San Mateo is making huge strides in changing the Old Boy culture of EMS. The operation is collaborative, cares for its employees, and acts with accountability.

Cons

Although it's much better than it was, AMR San Mateo still deals with staffing issues, primarily for medics, and forced mandation is still in play.

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