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PA Fire Department, Children’s Hospital Partner for Pediatric EMS Training

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Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) Sarah Gantz – The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — CPR can be lifesaving when a baby stops breathing — but only if it’s done properly. If they’re not getting high quality CPR, none of those things are going to work.” For that reason, a central focus of the training is CPR for children.

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More Elderly Americans Are Choking to Death. Are These Devices the Answer?

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Precious minutes went by as first responders were unable to help him with CPR or the Heimlich maneuver. Dr. Nathan Charlton, a University of Virginia professor of emergency medicine who advises the American Red Cross on first aid, said there is limited evidence for the products and that the Red Cross is still evaluating them.

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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

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How to stop bleeding, perform CPR, and assist breathing. First Aid and to how to respond to a cardiac arrest. Basic anatomy and physiology, what causes common diseases like diabetes and asthma, and how to treat emergencies associated with them. Many EMTs work on a 911 emergency response ambulance.

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8 Alternative Jobs to Pursue with an EMT Certification

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To become an ER Technician, you need your EMT credential, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, CPR certification, and other credentials based on the location in which you work. Emergency Dispatcher: Emergency dispatchers play a key role in the emergency response system.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities. Understanding these differences is essential for appreciating the complexity and efficiency of emergency medical care. Training for EMTs is rigorous but less extensive than that for paramedics.

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NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2025 Fire Service Achievement Awards

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The webinars are offered free of charge through ESIP to any first responder and have reached over 32,000 students in 48 states and three countries. When the proposed new OSHA Emergency Response Standard was made public in February 2024, Denniston quickly realized the negative impact it would have on the nations volunteer fire service.