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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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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. No matter how much we love dogs, entering their territory to touch their loved ones is always going to be risky.

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

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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. First responders need to have quick access to a variety of tools. Top 5 Best Men's EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics 1: 5.11

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