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First Responders & First Responses

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

Working as a paramedic, medic, EMT, prehospital care provider or any other type of first responder differs vastly from any other role in those first seconds or minutes of arrival. Patients may have waited anxiously for hours, so they’re highly observant for our first responses in words, facial expression and body language.

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Stand Down Fido, We’re First Responders, Not Food

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

There are hardly any statistics around first responder dog bites, particularly in prehospital care providers, although some research has addressed the issue in other industries, with high numbers reported every time. As a starting point, check out Safety & Health Magazine's article on avoiding dog bites (3).

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The 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics Recommended by Veteran EMT

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5 CHECK LATEST PRICE 5: Propper Women’s Critical Response EMS Pant Propper is a company that has manufactured uniform articles for the US Military as well as public safety organizations across the country. Do your pants have snaps that allow you to secure your trauma shears or other EMS tools (link knife article)?

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