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Emergency Medical Technicians
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Emergencies
Almost everyone finds themselves in need of emergency services sometime in their life.
Accidents
Allergic reactions
Bleeding, uncontrolled
Breathing difficulty
Broken bones
Burns
Heart attack
Overdose
Stroke
Unconsciousness
Emergency Medical Service Providers
City or county government
Fire department
Hospital
Private ambulance service
Or a combination of the above
Emergency Medical Service Responders
Paramedics
EMT-I - Emergency Medical Technicians - Intermediate
EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic
ECA - Emergency Care Attendants
Emergency Medical Service Dispatchers
Calm the caller
Get needed information about the emergency
Send the Emergency Medical crew to the scene of the emergency
May give the caller instructions to help stabilize the patient until help arrives
EMS providers respond to emergency scenes in several ways:
First Responders – generally smaller, quick vehicles that can easily negotiate traffic.
Equipped with basic first aid tools.
Ambulances – Mobile ICUs. Equipped with advanced life saving supplies and equipment.
Transports patient.
Aircraft – Includes fixed-wing or helicopters.
For quick and/or long distance transportation.
Fire Engines – Carry equipment for heavy rescue and extrication.
For example: Jaws of Life®