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The US doesn't, we have dedicated EMTs. But firefighters might have first aid training too, and are more likely to be available on a random night.
by nerdponx 4y ago
The US doesn't, we have dedicated EMTs. But firefighters might have first aid training too, and are more likely to be available on a random night.
- JshWright 4y agoThe US absolutely does, it just depends on the agency. I'm a firefighter/paramedic who sometimes rides a fire truck, sometimes rides an ambulance, and sometimes switches from one to the other mid-call as the situation warrants.
- ejb999 4y agoYes the US does - it varies by state and even by town/city. Many of the towns near me you need to actually be a paramedic to become a firefighter and vice-versa - can't be one without the other in some areas. Not sure I necessarily agree with this, but it does happen. I see the benefit, but also think there are a lot of people that would be good firefighters, but may not have the willingness or ability to do the classroom and testing required to be pass a full paramedic course.