What is an EMT?
An emergency medical technician is a first responder who works on the front line of emergency medical services. EMTs assist with patient care and provide safe transport to the hospital in an ambulance.
What is the Hall EMT Academy?
EMS Careers Start Here! The Hall EMT Academy is an accelerated on-the-job training program that prepares you for a career with Hall Ambulance as an EMT.
How Much Does an EMT Make
The starting wage for a new EMT is $46,025.60/year, plus an extensive health, wellness, and benefits plan.
Do you Dream of a Career Change
You’ve been thinking about making a change—something more meaningful, something with purpose. But the idea of going back to school while juggling work and bills feels overwhelming. You’re not alone. A lot of people dream of a fresh start but worry about how to make it work. That’s where the Hall EMT Academy comes in. It’s designed for people just like you—offering hands-on training, a clear path to employment, and the support you need to succeed without putting your life on hold. A new career in EMS is closer than you think.
On-the-Job Training to Become a Hall EMT in About 10 Weeks
The Hall EMT Academy provides on-the-job training as you prepare to become an emergency medical technician (EMT) working in the Hall Ambulance 9-1-1 system.
In just a few weeks, you’ll learn real emergency skills, train with pros, and be ready to start saving lives. No student debt. No years in school. Just a direct path to a paid position with Hall Ambulance and a career that’s fast, challenging, and full of purpose. If you’re ready to do something real—this is it.
Fast Track Your New Career
The Hall EMT Academy is not a school but an accelerated pathway to starting your career at Hall Ambulance as an EMT.
Training occurs at our state-of-the-art training facility, the Harvey L. Hall EMS Academy in Bakersfield.
Weekly lectures are supplemented with hands-on skills assessment, quizzes, and exams.
- Weeks 1 and 2: Company orientation, employee onboarding, and Healthcare Provider CPR course
- Weeks 3 through 10: EMT Course
- EMT Preparatory (Safety, Wellness, Medical/Legal, Anatomy, physiology)
- Patient Assessments
- Airway Management
- Pharmacology
- Shock & Resuscitation
- Medical Emergencies
- Trauma Emergencies
- OB, Neonates, and Pediatrics
- Mass Casualty Incidents,
- Rescues, Hazmat, and EMS Operations
(Hands-on skills are held weekly and coincide with the classroom lectures)
- Week 11: Test with the National Registry of EMTs
- Week 12: Apply for State and County EMT certificate
- Week 13: Begin five weeks of on-the-job field training with a qualified field trainer.
How to Join the Hall EMT Academy: Your 6-Step Path to a Career in EMS
Applying for and being accepted into the Hall EMT Academy involves a six-step process. Each step is dependent on successfully completing the previous to proceed.
Step 1: Apply for the Hall EMT Academy
- If you meet the minimum requirements, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation. Click the link and choose a date and time you want to attend.
Step 2: Orientation and Basic Skills Exam
- Orientation provides an overview of the Hall EMT Academy and what a career as an emergency medical technician is like.
- The basic skills exam is based on an 8th-grade level. HINT: Be sure to brush up on your reading, writing, and arithmetic skills in advance of attending orientation and taking the exam! You must score 73/95 or higher to proceed to the next step in the process.
Step 3: First Interview with Recruiter
- This is your opportunity to shine and allow us to get to know you.
Step 4: Ambulance Ride-along
- You’ll spend a shift riding along with an EMS crew on an ambulance to get a first-hand view of what it is like to help those in need of medical aid as a Hall EMT.
Step 5: 2nd Interview with Operations Manager
- This is a much more in-depth interview that will allow us to decide whether you would be a good match for the Hall EMT Academy and a career in EMS with Hall Ambulance.
Step 6: Acceptance into the Hall EMT Academy
- Congratulations, and get ready to embark on your new career where you will make a difference for your community!
Make a Difference for your Community, Family & Yourself
Open recruitment for Class 51 of the Hall EMT Academy begins on June 6, 2025. The last day to apply is July 11, 2025. Training is scheduled to begin on September 15, 2025.
Click the Apply Now button to learn more and begin the application process to become a Hall Ambulance EMT!