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EMS Gives Life | EMT Dave and Wife Kelly Need Your Help

American Ambulance Association

Dave and Kelly’s Inspiring Journey Meet Dave Raymond, a dedicated firefighter EMT, and his wife, Kelly, who has been on a courageous four-year quest to find a kidney donor. In […] The post EMS Gives Life | EMT Dave and Wife Kelly Need Your Help appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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A Mother’s Journey: Navigating Volunteer Firefighting and Motherhood

NVFC

“I remember being very little, kindergarten or first grade, and having the fire department come to the school and me telling a firefighter that I was going to be a firefighter one day — and him laughing at me and telling me girls could not be firefighters,” Sokol says. That did not go over very well.” How wrong he was.

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EMTs Come to the Rescue in Natural Disasters

NCOAE

The stronger the storm became, the greater the responsibilities of local Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). From organizing for the possibility of extensive evacuations to offering essential treatment in hazardous and uncertain settings, EMTs were at the ready. But they also require the dedication and expertise of EMTs.

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What Can You Do as an EMT?

Chicago EMT Training

The majority of our students come from a premedical background but there are a few with other career choices such as firefighter, paramedic, law enforcement, etc. Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) This was unheard of for me when I was an EMT. But recently, I’ve seen EMTs become ER techs straight out of school.

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Serving the Whole Community: Recruiting and Retaining Minority Firefighters

NVFC

Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community By Larry Conley The American firefighter has many faces and backgrounds. Though the paid firefighter receives the most attention through media, movies, etc., most firefighters in America are volunteers. The numbers are less in the volunteer rural communities.

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15 Life-Changing Reasons to Become an EMT: More Than Just a Job

EMT Training Station

Imagine being the person who answers the call in the darkest hours – that’s what Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) do every day. We are going to look at 15 reasons why you should consider a career as an EMT. EMTs often say they feel a calling to help others. No two days are the same in this field.

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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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