Is AMR a good company to work for as a EMT-Basic?

EMT-Basic professionals working at AMR have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 265 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of AMR employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open EMT-Basic Jobs at AMR now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked EMT-Basic interview questions at AMR .

Does AMR pay EMT-Basic employees well?

EMT-Basic professionals rate their compensation and benefits at AMR with 2.4 out of 5 stars based on 265 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 31.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about EMT-Basic salaries at AMR.

How happy are EMT-Basic professionals working at AMR?

46% of EMT-Basic employees at AMR would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 5% in the past 12 months. EMT-Basic professionals have also rated AMR with a 2.7 rating for work-life-balance, 3.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.5 rating for culture and values and 2.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AMR?

EMT-B (583) , Paramedic (471) , EMT-Basic (250) , Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (132) , EMT (112) , Emergency Medical Technician (80) , Field Paramedic (49) , Dispatcher (46) , Advanced EMT (20) , Operations Supervisor (18) , EMT Basic (15) , Firefighter/Paramedic (13) , 911 Dispatcher (12) , Paramedic NREMT Certified (11) , Critical Care Paramedic (9)

What are the pros of working at AMR according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and supplies" ((in 107 reviews)); "Steady work always busy and great coworkers" ((in 93 reviews)); "Benefits are good not great" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good company if you're supervisors like you" ((in 38 reviews)); "flexible schedule and can be fun if you like your partner for the day" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AMR according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for working a lot of hours in an area that is expensive to live in." ((in 278 reviews)); "Poor management and not market oriented." ((in 269 reviews)); "Long hours and having to deal with other employees was the worst" ((in 70 reviews)); "Poor training and poor mentoring." ((in 33 reviews)); "Upper management looks out for each other and always put fault on employee." ((in 28 reviews))

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AMR EMT-Basic reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(265 total reviews)

Ted Van Horne

23% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.4

Compensation and benefits

EMT Basic employees have rated AMR with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 265 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most EMT Basic professionals have a good working experience there. AMR is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by EMT Basic professionals compared to other employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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265 reviews

3.0

Jul 25, 2025

Good for experience

Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good calls, great varied experience

Cons

Potentially toxic work environment and work culture

AMR Response

11mo

Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you found the role valuable for gaining experience. We take concerns about workplace culture seriously and will share your feedback with leadership.

5.0

Jul 12, 2025

Feels like home

Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment, super friendly, always willing to help newbies

Cons

Organization and leadership is unstable, high turnover ratepayers

AMR Response

11mo

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re glad to hear you feel supported by your team. We appreciate your feedback and your continued contributions.

3.0

Jun 15, 2025

Good stepping stone

Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experiences, exposure, knowledge, job stability,

Cons

Drama, management at times, favoritism

AMR Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear you're gaining valuable experience, and we encourage you to bring up any team concerns with your HR representative - they are here to help!

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