The agreement includes wage increases for EMTs, with a starting pay of $33 per hour for new hires.
July 25, 2023
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the city’s Mayor Michelle Wu have reached a new collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Police Patrolman Association’s EMS Division.
The agreement represents 355 emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, lieutenants, and captains of Boston EMS.
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It includes wage increases for EMTs, with a starting pay of $33 per hour for new hires, along with overtime opportunities, raises, and longevity bonuses.
The contract also includes a three-year temporary suspension of the residency requirement to address staffing challenges.
In addition, the agreement incorporates a Mobile Integrated Health Care (MIH) adjustment, allowing 911 call transfers to behavioural health clinicians, on-scene treatment, and transportation to non-hospital destinations.
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The goal is to increase access to care, reduce avoidable emergency department visits, prioritise resources for critical patients, and improve patient care coordination.
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Boston EMS is providing hundreds of EMT course scholarships through their City Academy programme to attract non-certified EMTs.
The department aims to enhance the delivery of and make a positive impact on the well-being of Boston residents.
The new contract represents a step towards redefining emergency medical services in Boston.
Chief of department James Hooley said: “The men and women of Boston EMS have adapted to new clinical standards, expectations, and innovations over the years, through a commitment to doing what is in the best interest of our residents and our patients. MIH has been no exception.”
