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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

NCOAE

Many EMTs work on a 911 emergency response ambulance. Sometimes that is with another EMT, or it may be with a higher-level emergency healthcare provider such as a paramedic. Non-emergent medical transport is also common. Shifts most commonly are 12 or 24 hours. There are both paid and volunteer services.

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Using The Right Equipment

Mile High Ambulance

Keeping Up With The Times Mile High Ambulance is spending time and resources to update their current Wheelchair transportation fleet Riding around in a dated vehicle not only leads to issues during an non-emergent transportation trip, but it can also be stressful for the crew and the passengers.

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Top 10 Best EMT Knives and Rescue Tools

EMT Training Station

When selecting a proper tool an EMT or Paramedic, even a Medical First Responder, should think about what sort of job they do. Are they part of a trauma (911) rescue agency, or are they mostly part of a private medical transport agency? Does your unit run emergency rescue calls? Do you primarily do Medical Transports?

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