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Some fire fighters are
additionally trained in EMS, emergency medical service, which
provides out-of-hospital acute care and transport to definitive
care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes
constitutes a medical emergency. |
Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of
lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Fire fighters help
protect the public against these dangers by responding to fires and a
variety of other emergencies. In addition to putting out fires, they are
frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic
accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to treat injuries or
perform other vital functions. |
