Duke University EMS currently maintains a roster of approximately 25 EMTs at any time. We have 3 levels of membership:
Crew Chiefs, Drivers, and Cadets. Crew Chiefs are senior members of the squad, and serve as shift supervisors with
responsibility for training new members. Drivers are EMTs that have been released to function indpendently, and serve
as shift supervisor in the absence of a Crew Chief. All new members go through the Cadet program, which includes
required experience running medical calls, driving the QRV while responding to calls, and spending time riding along
with Durham County EMS, the county's primary ALS transport provider. Additional details regarding the Cadet program
can be found under "Training".
The Duke EMS shift schedule is currently divided into a number of day shifts and night shifts. Night shifts are the primary training time for Cadets, as each EMT is assigned to the same "Crew" each semester. Regular night shifts are Sunday through Thursday from 6PM-8AM the following morning. These night crews rotate through weekend coverage, with 1 10AM-6PM Satuday shift every 5 weeks and 1 6PM Saturday-6PM Sunday shift every 5 weeks. We also have a regular Friday night crew that is on-call from 6PM-10AM that does not participate in the weekend rotation.
Duke EMS currently divides weekdays into 10 shifts, with a 8AM-1PM and a 1PM-6PM shift each day. Standard practice is for each night shift to be staffed by 3 EMTs and each day shift to have 2 EMTs. Each member of Duke EMS is expected to be available to staff 1 night shift and 2 day shifts each week.
Members also staff a variety of special events each semester, including Football Games, Basketball Games, 5Ks, LDOC, and club sports events.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Membership is obtained through a bi-annual competitive process. After submitting an application, prospective members will be scheduled for an interview with the Corps of Crew Chiefs, during which time they can expect to run 2 scenarios. Based on performance in the scenarios, as well as responses to a series of interview questions, the Crew Chiefs will make an acceptance decision regarding each applicant.
DUKE EMS IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS! The application can be downloaded HERE
and once complete can be returned to Duke EMS Base as outlined on the application. The application deadline is Wednesday, September 16,2009 at 6:00 PM. Please email duemspersonnel@duke.edu if you have any questions.
any questions.
The Duke EMS shift schedule is currently divided into a number of day shifts and night shifts. Night shifts are the primary training time for Cadets, as each EMT is assigned to the same "Crew" each semester. Regular night shifts are Sunday through Thursday from 6PM-8AM the following morning. These night crews rotate through weekend coverage, with 1 10AM-6PM Satuday shift every 5 weeks and 1 6PM Saturday-6PM Sunday shift every 5 weeks. We also have a regular Friday night crew that is on-call from 6PM-10AM that does not participate in the weekend rotation.
Duke EMS currently divides weekdays into 10 shifts, with a 8AM-1PM and a 1PM-6PM shift each day. Standard practice is for each night shift to be staffed by 3 EMTs and each day shift to have 2 EMTs. Each member of Duke EMS is expected to be available to staff 1 night shift and 2 day shifts each week.
Members also staff a variety of special events each semester, including Football Games, Basketball Games, 5Ks, LDOC, and club sports events.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Membership is obtained through a bi-annual competitive process. After submitting an application, prospective members will be scheduled for an interview with the Corps of Crew Chiefs, during which time they can expect to run 2 scenarios. Based on performance in the scenarios, as well as responses to a series of interview questions, the Crew Chiefs will make an acceptance decision regarding each applicant.
DUKE EMS IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS! The application can be downloaded HERE
and once complete can be returned to Duke EMS Base as outlined on the application. The application deadline is Wednesday, September 16,2009 at 6:00 PM. Please email duemspersonnel@duke.edu if you have any questions.
any questions.