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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

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. For instance, donations can fund thermal imaging cameras that allow firefighters to see through smoke and locate individuals in burning buildings.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

More specifically, you have three fundamental job responsibilities: Assessment and stabilization of the patient’s condition Basic life support Transportation In this post, we bring you up to speed on the different levels in emergency medicine and credentialing while explaining the basic education and skills required to become an EMT.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

They cannot administer any type of medication, and aren’t usually working on an ambulance; rather, some EMRs are police officers, firefighters, and safety officers for larger corporations. Their goal is not to treat the person, it is to prevent further illness or injury in the patient until a higher level of care arrives, such as the EMTs.

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