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First Responders & First Responses

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

Patients may have waited anxiously for hours, so they’re highly observant for our first responses in words, facial expression and body language. Working as a paramedic, medic, EMT, prehospital care provider or any other type of first responder differs vastly from any other role in those first seconds or minutes of arrival.

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The 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics Recommended by Veteran EMT

EMT Training Station

Updated for 2024 A good pair of pants is essential in order for EMTs and Paramedics to perform at their best while on the job. First responders will spend a lot of time in a single pair of pants and in a variety of environments. Most companies will buy their employed medical responders a new pair as needed.

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Stand Down Fido, We’re First Responders, Not Food

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

Most paramedics, police officers, firefighters, first responders, community midwives, district nurses, health visitors, mobile GPs, vets, social workers and other health or public service providers like dogs. Call takers advise "Put all pets away behind closed doors before paramedics arrive." A lot of us love them.