PULSE Magazine | February 2019 Issue

PIO DOCUSERIES CASTING AUDITIONS Austin-Travis County EMS has been engaged in discussions with 44Blue Productions, a Los Angeles, California based media Production Company. This is the same production company that produced the docuseries “Nightwatch Nation” for A&E. They have now been commissioned to produce a docuseries for the Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) titled “ First Responders Live on FOX ”. Unlike “Nightwatch Nation” where the series only followed the overnight shifts of field EMS profes- sionals, this program will contain live activity and emergency response from Police and Fire depart- ments from across the country, however they will ONLY air some live components of EMS activity that does not include patient care or contact. Per the production company “ Any EMS calls with patients will be pre-recorded, pre-cleared and packaged into the live broadcast ”, up to three (3) months prior to the live broadcast, and the “ Live EMS portions will be with Paramedics and EMTs in their environment (inside the cab, at the station, driving, etc.), potentially before a call and/or after a call discussing the aspects of what is about to or has happened .” As a result, the department is now accepting letters from interested Field Medics to participate in their casting auditions.  By submitting a letter of interest to participate in this project, candidates are agreeing to fully commit to maintaining flexibility in their work assignments and understand that should you be selected as a character role your current shift assignment may be temporarily modified for the duration of the filming period in order to accommodate the shooting schedule and/or other depart- ment logistics.  Must be willing to commit to providing and participating in interviews through the primary produc- tion shooting period and any potential pickup (additional) interviews that may be required after the primary production wraps and are several months into the editing process.  Must be willing to sign an Appearance Release and adhere to strict non-disclosure agreements about the project, including social media.  Must understand there will be no additional compensation or expected benefit for participation.  Individuals who have long-term vacation or other scheduled and approved benefit leave through the filming period may be excluded.  It is requested that all interested candidates maintain a reasonable commitment to limit any sched- uled or unscheduled leave during the filming period.  Additional eligibility for participation includes all of the following: * Must be current on all Department and OMD continuing education * Must have attained an overall successful rating in their most recent annual Performance Evaluation (if applicable) * Must not be on probation for disciplinary action(s) * Must not be involved in an Individual Performance or other Improvement Process. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Participation Considerations:

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Must attend a casting interview:

* An approximately 20-45 minute process with casting directors and/or producers (Includes a 15 minute prep and 20-30 minute face-to-face) * Participation must be conducted off-duty, on a volunteer basis, and will not be compensated. * Uniform for the interview will be your Class C: Utility uniform.

 Must maintain strict adherence to City and Department policies, procedures and timelines on a consistent basis.

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