On thin ice - Dispatcher Rural Metro Employee Review

2.0
Nov 1, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Nationwide transfer opportunities Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time* (see cons) Free Ambulance Rides The policies change so often you never get bored.

Cons

The chain of command is filled with blurred lines and its members are periodically fired and replaced right before the holiday season. It's entirely too common to receive several amended policies per week regarding a system that has already been in place for years. All employees are expendable, and the culture of the company makes this very clear. Regarding paid sick time: Employees are allowed to call out four times per year. At the fifth call out, the employee is placed on corrective action and is immediately fired at the eighth call out.

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5.0
Mar 21, 2025
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Pros

Straightforward with their expectations of you leading up and going into the academy.

Cons

There is no room for error. If you’re not in good physical condition and think you’ll improve while in the academy you’re wrong. You need to already be in good shape or they will run you ragged for it. It’s either you’re ready or you’re not and if you’re not then they will make it as miserable as possible to test you and either you quit or they fire you.

4.0
Sep 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers, great managers, fun work environment

Cons

Supplies, patients, cliquish, patients, hospitals on diversion

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