Ride-Along Request
Thank you for your interest in scheduling a ride-along with Bell. Please review our ride-along policies - it is important you understand what is expected of you as a rider. Once you have reviewed our ride-along policies, fill out the request form at the bottom of this page and we will work on scheduling your ride-along.
RIDE-ALONG POLICIES
Documentation:
All riders MUST have a current State of Wisconsin Training Permit that shows they are an EMT Student to ride. Training Permits must be printed before you ride along and brought with you.
All parties interested in the ride-along program must be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license or state of Wisconsin identification card, and complete the “Observer Information Form.” A valid Driver’s License or a State ID must be brought to your ride-along.
Every rider must receive Bell Ambulance’s training on Hazard Communications.
Every rider must sign an “Ambulance Observer Program, Release of Liability” form.
Every rider must read and sign an acknowledgment that they understand their responsibilities and obligation to abide by HIPAA.
Uniform and Appearance Guidelines:
Riders must wear ALL black, non-slip, closed-toe shoes (any coloring besides black will not be accepted) and black socks (must cover the ankle)
Pants should be black or navy blue trousers, EMS pants, or dress pants. Scrub pants, yoga pants, and colored jeans are not allowed
T-shirts should be white or navy. If your school has a uniform shirt that is required to be worn, that is acceptable. If not, o for your shift. Jackets are also available. If you are issued a Bell polo and jacket, you must leave your DL/State Issued ID card with our office; this will be returned to you when your shift is completed and you have returned the items.
In cold weather, a white or navy turtleneck may be worn under your uniform, beanie style hats, and gloves must be black or navy blue.
Due to CDC guidelines and the need for a seal on an N95 mask, we are requiring all employees and riders who wear facial hair to keep the length below ~3/4 inch. The facial hair must pass a fit test with an N95 mask.
Jewelry should be stud-type only. For your safety, we do not allow dangling earrings. A professional, non-distracting appearance is expected
Hair should be of natural color (it can be dyed; however, unnatural colors such as pink are not allowed). Long hair should be kept up and off the shoulder.
Any questions about appearance should be addressed before your first rider experience.
Scheduling and Arriving:
Please visit the "Request Form" link below to schedule your ride time.
We do NOT accept unscheduled ride-alongs.
The ride-along shift we are offering is a thirteen-hour shift daily. It will be from 7 am – 8 pm. We schedule only two riders per day.
The shifts are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you do not receive all of your patient contacts, please complete the form again to set up another ride-along.
Please be sure you can make it to your ride-along. e scheduling with us, and if a scheduled ride-along is canceled or the rider does not show up, that date detracts from other riders. If you need to reschedule, please remember that the next date you wish to ride along may not be available.
Due to the size and scope of our operation, we can not honor requests for specific preceptors
All ride-alongs are scheduled from Station 1 at 549 E. Wilson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Please pay attention to parking signs on the streets as much of the area is 2-hour parking. We recommend parking on Graham St. or Homer St., as both offer all-day parking. One block south at the Milwaukee Public Library is a free, city-owned lot.
We are happy to offer you the opportunity to ride along for a scheduled shift based on the above, and we hope that you find it beneficial.