Contact Us:

EMERGENCY:911

Parkview Fire Station 218
726 Midway Drive
Pittsburgh,PA 15215

FireBusiness:412-781-9728
Fire Fax:412-781-5299

Parkview EMS Station 180
200 South Margery Drive
Pittsburgh,PA 15238

EMSBusiness:412-449-1080
EMS Fax:412-449-1081

Parkview Fire/EMS e-mail

FAQ’s

Where can I find a First Responder,EMT or Paramedic course ?
I know what county I live in,but do not know where to start ?

  • Please visit the PEHSC’s Educational Institutes page and simply click on your county for a list of facilities in your area
Once I become certified,is their any training associated with keeping my certification current ?

  • First Responders need 16 hours of continuing education credits in three (3) years. Eight (8) hours of that training must be medical/trauma
  • EMTs need 24 hours of continuing education credits in three (3) years. Twelve (12) hours of that training must be in medical/trauma
  • Paramedics are required to have eighteen (18) hours of continuing education every year. Nine (9) hours of that training must be in medical/trauma
How do I obtain continuing education credits to keep my certification current ?
  • There are several ways to obtain continuing education credits
    • Attend approved continuing education classes that are held throughout various parts of the Commonwealth
    • Attend EMS Conferences
    • The Learning Management System (on-line continuing education)

What type of job can I get once I complete an EMT or Paramedic course ?
  • EMT positions
    • Full-time,Part-time,Volunteer
    • Fire Department based
      • Basic Life Support unit stationed at a fire department
    • Ambulance service based
      • Basic Life Support unit stationed at an ambulance service,own separate entity
    • Volunteer vs. Career (paid)
      • Volunteer
        • An individual who volunteers their time providing care to the sick and injured
        • These individuals do not receive compensation for their time
      • Career(paid)
        • An individual who makes a career as an EMS provider
        • These individuals receive compensation for their time
  • Paramedic positions
    • Full-time or Part-time
    • Fire Department based
      • Advanced Life Support unit stationed at a fire department
    • Ambulance service based
      • Advanced Life Support unit stationed at an ambulance service
    • Hospital based
      • Advanced Life Support unit stationed at a hospital
    • Volunteer vs. Career (paid)
      • Volunteer
        • An individual who volunteers their time providing care to the sick and injured
        • These individuals do not get compensated for their time
      • Career (paid)
        • An individual who makes a career as an EMS provider
        • These individual get compensated for their time

What is the pay like for EMT’s and Paramedic’s?
  • EMT pay
    • Depends on the employment setting and geographic location
    • Depends on individuals training and experience
    • Average pay $16,090-$19,970/year (U.S. Department of Labor–http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos101.htm)
  • Paramedic pay
    • Depends on the employment setting and geographic location
    • Depends on the individuals training and experience
    • Average pay $25,310-$33,210/year (U.S. Department of Labor– http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos101.htm)
I am an expired EMS provider;can I get my certification back?
I am a provider from another state,how do I obtain a Pennsylvania Certification?