Firefighter/paramedic vs emergency response technician

Differences between firefighter/paramedic and emergency response technician duties and responsibilities

Firefighter/paramedic example responsibilities.

• Teach the public about fire safety, precept and instruct both paramedic and EMT students during there rides with the department.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities for up-keeping of EMT certifications and recent medical procedures.
• Train in HAZMAT response and perform monthly exercises.
• Provide 9-1-1- BLS and ALS attention to the residents of the city of Chicago.
• Respond to but not limit to fire, medical, haz-mat, aircraft emergency.
• Identify persons requiring immediate care, provide life-saving ALS & BLS procedures for emergency care.
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Emergency response technician example responsibilities.

• Handle booking reservations with customers; manage time and money sensitive schedule utilizing dispatch and logistics.
• Supply HAZMAT team with need equipment and supplies.
• Respond to medical, fire, and HAZMAT emergencies, assess and resolve the situation.
• Respond to all type of emergency calls and assist the EMT and medical personal where need
• Work in close conjunction with various state and federal agencies such as DNREC, OSHA, U.S. EPA.
• Provide safe and efficient operation of ambulances and other department equipment.
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