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What Do EMTs Do?

T hroughout a person’s life, anything can happen, including medical emergencies. The first responders to these medical emergencies are EMTs , emergency med- ical technicians, or paramedics. An EMT cares for and treats sick or injured people in emergency situations and settings. On a normal call, 911 operators send an ambulance to the scene of the incident with two to four EMTs or paramedics , depending on the gravity of the emergency. Upon arrival, EMTs work hand and hand with police officers and firefight- ers to treat and help everyone who is injured at the scene. These scenes can range from a house fire to an automobile accident. Not only do EMTs respond and offer treatment in emer- gency situations, they also transport patients from the site of

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