In the early 2000s, the employees of American Legion Ambulance disbanded from SEIU to form the American Legion Ambulance Employees’ Association (ALAEA). Recognized by the National Labor Relations Board as a collective bargaining unit, ALAEA has been represented by Operating Engineers Local 3 Union since March 2022. The association’s primary purpose is to advocate for the rights, health, safety, and longevity of its members.
ALAEA provides representation at all levels of the grievance procedure and in any disciplinary actions. Before each contract expiration, a negotiation team collaborates with American Legion Ambulance (ALA) representatives to address workplace issues, including wages, benefits, safety, scheduling, and representation. Additionally, ALAEA provides gift cards for crews working on Thanksgiving and Christmas to help fund their meals. The association also serves as a steward for its members, offering guidance on new policies, welcoming new employees, forming the Health & Safety Board, and hosting membership meetings to conduct association business.
American Legion Ambulance Service, with a long-standing tradition of service to the community since 1929, is actively seeking self-motivated individuals with a strong desire to serve. The organization is committed to developing team members through a culture of education, recognition, and opportunity. Leadership is fostered by recognizing and promoting individuals who embody the mission to provide the highest quality care to the community. ALA sponsors EMTs through medic programs of their choice, providing internships and scheduling support to ensure their success. Paramedics and EMTs have opportunities to grow into field training officer roles, with paramedics also having the chance to excel in alternate supervisor and lead shift supervisor positions.
Working with American Legion Ambulance offers the opportunity to serve in the beautiful Sierra Foothills, with a lower call volume than valley and bay area agencies. The service operates exclusively in Amador and Calaveras counties, serving a population of 80,000 over 1,400 square miles, ranging from 200 to 9,400 feet in elevation. The organization staffs eight 24-hour units and one 12-hour unit daily, providing ALS and BLS response to 911 calls and interfacility transports. All units share the 911 and interfacility assignments equally, offering a diverse range of calls that challenge and strengthen skills.
Full-time employees work a 48/96 schedule, responding out of fully equipped ambulance stations. The zone coverage areas allow stations to be used as posting sites instead of public places. Salary is based on a 56-hour workweek, with 40 hours paid at regular time and 16 hours at time and a half.
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