NOTE:  GENERALLY THERE IS A 14-DAY WAITING PERIOD

Any person approved to ride along is required to be suitably dressed in a collared shirt, khaki pants, slacks, or EMS
pants and appropriate foot wear. Sandals, T-shirts, tank tops, shorts and ripped or torn clothing is not permitted. Only
approved hats and ball caps will be allowed. The Ambulance Administrator or duty Paramedic may refuse a ride along
to anyone not properly dressed.
Who Can Ride Along?

  • Participants in the program must be at least sixteen (16) years old.
  • Preference in scheduling a ride along is given to current EMT and Paramedic students.
How Do I Apply To Ride Along?

  • Applicants must fully complete the Ride Along Application.
  • To participate in the program, the General Agreement, Waiver and Release, and Accident Waiver and release
    must be signed by the applicant. If the applicant is under eighteen (18), both the applicant and their parent or
    legal guardian must sign the waivers.
  • The application and waiver forms must be submitted fourteen (14) working days before the desired ride along
    date.
  • Incomplete applications or applications without the signed waiver will be rejected.
  • Applications and waivers must be submitted for each ride along.
When Can I Ride Along?

  • Hours for individuals over the age of eighteen (18) are 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Minors under the age of eighteen
    (18) may ride from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  • We will do everything possible to allow you to ride along on the specific date you requested. However, there is
    no guarantee your request will be accommodated due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • We will contact you and let you know whether your application to ride along has been approved and the date
    you are scheduled to ride.
  • Please arrive on time for your scheduled ride time. If you are here at your scheduled time your ride along may
    be cancelled.
  • We understand that uncontrollable circumstances do occur and you will not be able to attend your scheduled
    ride along. Please let us know as soon as possible because there may be other individuals wanting to ride at
    the same time. Unexcused absences will be documented and may affect your future in the Ride-Along program.
What should I wear and Bring With Me When Riding Along?

  • Riders must wear Appropriate attire which is suitable for having public contact.
  • Shirts without collars, T-shirts, tank tops, jeans, shorts, short skirts, halter tops, sneakers, high heel shoes,
    beanies and similar attire are not permissible.
  • Clothing which is similar in any way to uniforms worn by members of the St. James Ambulance District and any
    other clothing with lettering, emblems, or similar items which might suggest the rider is a district employee are
    not permissible.
  • It is advisable to bring enough money with you to purchase any food or refreshments you might want to
    consume while you are riding along. Generally, the EMS crew(s) will have the opportunity take breaks and eat
    out while you are together. If you wish to eat or drink something during these times you are expected to pay for
    them yourself.
Rules

You must comply with the following rules. Failure to comply with these rules will result in the immediate
termination of your ride and you will not be allowed to participate in the ride along program in the future.

  • Riders are observers and you will be under the direct supervision of a SJAD employee. You must comply with
    all directions and orders given to you by any SJAD employee. You are not to become involved in any incident
    or conversation between an Ambulance employee and the public.
  • You are expected to conduct yourself in a civil, personable, and courteous manner at all times.
  • While in the ambulance you are to remained seated at all times and you must wear the vehicles seat belt
    anytime the ambulance is in motion.
  • For safety reasons, participants are not allowed to handle or use any of the equipment in the ambulance
    unless called upon by the lead Paramedic in an extreme life threatening emergency.
  • Concelled weapons are strictly prohibited.
  • You may not carry or use any audio recording device, any video recording device, or other camera while you
    are on a ride along.
  • Cellular phone use is strictly prohibitied while in the presence of a patient or while on the scene of any incident
    or emergency.
Once you have read the guideline and rules for the ride along program you may proceed to the application page by
clicking here. If you do not fully understand the terms and conditions listed above then please back out of this page
and contact the St. James Ambulance District Office and we will be glad to assist you.