This day they were able to return to the station where we continued learning about the different types of training required. There are different levels of EMT s with various depths of training required and there is always the required training for certification updating. You will find Emergency Medical Technicians with varying degrees of training, from the Basic EMT to what we know as Paramedics with Cardiac and Intermediate Technicians in between. Basic EMT s are qualified to provide basic life saving techniques and if they desire can continue their education . While the Cardiac and Intermediate focus more on the heart problems and the more complicated things that may occur.
Paramedics are able to provide many additional life saving techniques.
This day found 2 JR EMT s on duty with 2 other EMT s and others that where going off duty or on duty throughout the time we were there. In the early afternoon the rescue squad received another call. This call not only disbursed an ambulance but the fire department and the police to one of the Fredericksburg industrial areas. Thankfully it was a false alarm but all personnel needed to respond just in case it wasn t and quick action was needed. The comradery I witnessed not only between the other emergency personnel but also among themselves was obvious and appeared to be a very necessary part of providing such an important service to the community.