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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care. EMT: The Frontline of Emergency Care An EMT, on the other hand, is a specific role within the EMS.

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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

NCOAE

Just obtaining an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license opens a world of career possibilities both inside and out of the medical field. Sure, you have to put in the effort, but the opportunities are as diverse as our EMT students here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE).

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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

NCOAE

Regardless of the frequency with which you see them, you may be wondering — what exactly does an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) do? EMTs are not just “ambulance drivers,” although that’s certainly a critical part of their occupation. For EMTs and patients, an ambulance is more than transportation to the hospital.

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Here’s What You Should Know About Becoming an EMT

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Since an emergency is always uncalled for, and it can strike anywhere, acting appropriately at the moment can save a person’s life. This is where the role of an EMT comes in. An EMT official is trained to provide CPR, administer medications, wrap wounds, stabilize the neck and head injuries and even drive an ambulance.

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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

In communities across the nation, first responders are on the front lines, ensuring our safety and responding to emergencies with speed and expertise. These brave individuals—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics—rely not only on their training and dedication but also on the support they receive from their communities.

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NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2025 Fire Service Achievement Awards

NVFC

When the proposed new OSHA Emergency Response Standard was made public in February 2024, Denniston quickly realized the negative impact it would have on the nations volunteer fire service. He later worked as a reserve firefighter/EMT with the L.A. Chapter of the American Red Cross at age 16.