-Take a deep breath. Remember to remain calm, as panicking will only add to the emergency .
-Assign yourself or someone to dial 9-1-1 and report the emergency.
-When calling 9-1-1, know the address of your location and any landmarks that might help with responders.
-Stay safe. If someone was injured, be sure to maintain yourself and others safety. Do not create more patients!
-Do not perform any interventions unless you have been properly trained or instructed to do so.
-If possible, have someone meet the emergency responders to guide them to the emergency.

First Responders (BLS)- These trainined medical providers are trained at a basic level of emergency care, intended for police officers, life guards, ski patrol, hiking guides, industrial response teams, and other personnel who might be on scene before Fire and Ambulance.

EMT-Basics (BLS)- These medical personnel are trained for operation on ambulance and fire departments. They provide a basic level of care, such as backboarding, splinting, bandaging, basic airway, respiratory and cardiac management, administeration of medications for diabetic, allerigic, cardiac, and breathing emergencies and much more.

EMT-Intermediates (ALS)- These medical personnel can provide an advanced level of medical care, in addition to what the EMT-B can provide. This includes Intervenous Therapy (IV), advanced airway management, and administeration of additional medications for various emergencies.

EMT-Paramedics (ALS)- This is the highest medically trained level for the EMS field. These personnel, in addition to what the EMT-B and I can peform, administer additional medications to both adults and pediatrics, have advanced anatomy and physiology knowledge, perform advanced trauma, respiartory and cardiac care, and coordinates with Emergency Room physicians for patient care.

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