I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Mohawk Ambulance Service (Glenville, NY)
Interview
You are given a series of physical tasks to make sure you are "in shape" enough to do the job. The tasks involve dragging a dummy, carrying dumb bells and doing chest compressions for 2 minutes straight. Don't worry if you're out of shape, the only way you could fail these tests are if you're actually disabled in some way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The only questions I had were when can I start and full time or part time. Other than that, I had the job already just by walking in, the company is desperate for EMTs and it shows.
I applied online. I interviewed at Mohawk Ambulance Service (Schenectady, NY) in Jun 2017
Interview
It consisted of a standard in-person interview of and review of application/resume. Then there was the physical test of carrying a certain weight a certain distance, CPR for two minutes, and dragging a sandbag or something similar. Then there was a practical skills assessment of a mock call, where you basically do the 1A or 1B sheet from the state certification test. Once that is complete, you have to schedule a free physical and drug test at a location they give you. They also have you complete a background check and check your driving record.
After all of that, you had to complete online orientation materials before attending a week of in-person orientation, before beginning on-call training.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The really basic interview questions:
-Greatest strength/weakness
-Why Mohawk?
-What are you plans for the future?
-How do you handle conflict/criticism/stress?
-Do you plan on becoming a paramedic?
-Do you have interest in becoming a driver?