Anyone who suddenly becomes ill or is injured must receive medical treatment immediately. Emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics are trained to administer on-site emergency care. They assess the patient's injuries or illness, provide emergency treatment, and transport the patient to a medical facility for further treatment.
There were approximately 248,000 EMTs and paramedics working in the U.S. in 2016. Roughly half were employed by ambulance services, with another quarter in local government. About 18% work in state and local hospitals.
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