Job positions (3)

Details

Created: 16 November 2017

Now accepting applications for the following positions. 

EMT's  Advanced EMT's and Paramedics

West County Paramedic Association has openings for :

2 Full-Time Paramedics night shift Pitman Schedule 

1 A-EMT night shift Pitman Schedule

3 Full-Time EMTs' day and night positions open

The full-time position will offer medical, dental, and vision insurance after a 60-day probationary period.  STD/LTD and life insurance policy after 90 days. PTO is awarded during the first year of employment.

To apply: https://form.jotform.com/242605896197167

Job Description: These staff positions shall respond to all types of emergencies and non-emergencies that the West County Paramedics are dispatched to.  They will also conduct regular maintenance duties, attend public relations functions, and perform safety training for the community as needed.  

Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have a valid driver's license.  Must be certified as an EMT, A EMT  or higher with EVOC and EMSVO current.  

Membership

Details

Created: 06 June 2017

 West County Paramedic Association

2024-2025 Membership Drive

Dear West County Resident,

   
Please join us by becoming members of the West County Paramedic Association (WCPA) for 2024-2025
membership year. Your membership is critical to our ability to continue to provide life-saving emergency medical
services (EMS) to the residents of western Erie County.WCPA was formed as a non-profit organization in 1979 to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) services when a
higher level of medical care is needed to assist the volunteer fire departments that provide Basic Life Support
(BLS). ALS care is needed on over 50% of all 9-1-1 emergency medical calls.

In January of 2024, WCPA was reorganized to ensure its long-term sustainability. Representatives from the Boroughs of Girard, Lake City, and Platea and the Townships of Fairview, Girard, and Springfield became members of the WCPA Board of Directors. These municipalities made a financial commitment to support WCPA to ensure that these vital services would
continue for our residents.

Currently, WCPA is the only ALS provider located in the West County region. It staffs two ambulances 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. WCPA is the primary EMS provider for Platea and Springfield Township and provides primary ALS and backup BLS services to the remainder of the volunteer departments in Western Erie County. 

 To fully fund WCPA’s operations, we rely on insurance company reimbursement, patient billing, municipal subsidy, and members like you. Unfortunately, insurance reimbursements cover less than half of the cost of running
each call, which leaves our organization in an operational deficit. To help support this operational deficit, some municipalities enacted an EMS tax to assure that when you need an ambulance, one will be there for you.

These taxes help support vital services provided by the local volunteer fire departments and WCPA but do not
cover the shortfall in the annual operating costs of these lifesaving non-profit organizations. Therefore, local volunteer fire
departments and WCPA must continue to rely on community support through annual fund drives, fundraisers, and
membership campaigns. WCPA is committed to keeping membership fees as low as possible, and the cost for 2024 will remain the same as last year.

Membership Options and Benefits:

•  The Household membership covers all residents living at your address
•  It grants a 50% discount for any emergency transport provided by the West County Paramedic Association, whether you are insured or not.
• This discount applies to copays, deductibles, cost shares, etc., and there is no limit on the number of transports during the membership year.

                                                                          $50.00 Individual
                                                                         $75.00 Household

Please be advised that memberships will not waive patient refusal charges and other surcharges.
Please complete the membership form below, front and back, and return it in the enclosed envelope.

Visit us online at www.westcountyparamedics.org
Or on Facebook at Westcountyparamedics

West County Paramedic Association offers Non-emergency stretcher transports as an additional service to you. Please call our office or check our website for rates on these services. 

                         Non-emergency services are NOT covered under your membership.

West County Paramedic Association Board of Directors:

•  Mark Gennuso Fairview Township
• Jeff Eaton SpringfieldTownship
• Doug Wright Girard Borough
• Lindy Platz Girard Township
• Tom Eberle Lake City Borough
• Stan Freeland Platea Borough

Education

Details

Created: 06 June 2017

• November 23rd, 8-4 pm, free to the public.
• Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to register. 

• Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information

First Aid, CPR, CPR-AED Classes Available

• Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up a class.