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Paramedic supply discounts: Where to shop

One of the best ways to find reliable paramedic supply discounts is to use online sites like Amazon or Bizrate

With shrinking budgets and compensation payments for services reaching new lows, EMS departments are always on the lookout for paramedic supply discounts. This goes for paramedics as well, who want to get the best prices on all of their equipment and supplies.

Locating a reliable source for paramedic supplies like bandages, shears, stretchers, penlights and stethoscopes can be a source of frustration for many EMS providers. One of the best ways to find reliable paramedic supply discounts is to use online sites like Amazon or Bizrate.

If you do a search for the item you are looking for, they will come up with a list of vendors and corresponding prices. They will also have customer reviews so you can check the product’s level of customer satisfaction.

Another way to find great paramedic supply discounts is to ask other EMS professionals where they shop for supplies and equipment. Chances are, if they have been on the job for a while, they know some great places to get the best paramedic supply discounts.

EMS and paramedic forums are another reliable source for steering you to the best paramedic supply discounts. Ask around and people will be more than happy to turn you on to the same deals they have gotten on supplies and equipment.

There are also reputable supply houses that give good paramedic supply discounts, including Dixie EMS, Emergency Medical Supply and Emergency Medical Products.

Take the time to research prices on paramedic supply discounts and you can end up saving yourself and your department tens of thousands of dollars over a short period of time.

References:

http://www.amazon.com/

http://www.dixieems.com/

http://www.top20sites.com/

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