First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

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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NCOAE

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Here are eight such opportunities: Firefighter EMT: As a firefighter EMT, your job extends beyond the responsibilities as an emergency medical technician (EMT). While the positions are similar to some extent, as a firefighter EMT you not only handle medical emergencies but also fight fires.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

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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EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

ALS Standby: The Advanced Life Support (ALS) standby model involves having a dedicated EMS unit with paramedics or EMTs trained in advanced life support positioned nearby during tactical operations. On the other hand, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) adapts the principles of TCCC to the civilian setting.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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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Paramedic Training Spot

JANUARY 20, 2022

Your career will begin with obtaining a certification in basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is, which is typically offered through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. The CPR course typically takes 4 to 8 hours to complete.

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