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What is a third-service EMS system?
Some municipalities provide emergency medical services to the community through their fire department. Others have a separate EMS department. An independent EMS department is known as a "third-service" department because stands alongside the municipality's police and fire departments.
How does The fire department affect the EMS?
The Fire Department and the Emergency Medical Services work together in providing care to the injured before getting to the hospital. The EMS consists of ambulances and can get to the hospital quick when needed.
What is the motto of New York City Fire Department?
The motto of New York City Fire Department is 'EMS Motto:'.
Who is number is this 215-972-8300?
Philadelphia Fire Department EMS billing service
Why do the police sometimes respond to the scene of a fire or disaster?
They need to find the source of the disaster, interview witnesses, crowd control, & traffic control. Fighting crime isn't the only function of the police. AND:The police respond to an incident because they handle police duties. The fire department handles fire/rescue duties and the EMT's redpond for EMS duties. Most places have the fire and EMS together to save on staffing,resources, etc. If there is a shooting you need police to stop the shooter, control the crowd, investigate the crime. The Fire/EMS are there to take care of the victim of the shooting. At an auto accident the police direct traffic, investigate, etc. The fire department treats people with injuries, removes safely from vehicles etc.. There are 2 distinct roles and you can divide Fire/Rescue and EMS into two different groups also.
Which emergency services does Med Alert notify in an emergency?
Med Alert notifies the local authorities, the local EMS, and your local fire department in case of an emergency. Depending on what the emergency is one of the three (or all of the three) services will be sent to your location to help you.
What is the different between EMS and EMT?
An EMT is an Emergency Medical Technician who is a worker in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS).
How much money does an EMT make in VA?
The range can be from 9 dollars a hour up to 15 per hour if you can get into a city fire department working only EMS calls
Which rank is higher in fire dept captain or lieutenent?
Yes. Unlike the military, a Lieutenant in a police, fire department, or EMS will have to rise up through the ranks to achieve that rank.
How are cell phones helpful in emergencies?
you can call for help (fire department, police department, etc;)
Did George Whitefield help start a fire department?
No, Benjamin Franklin did.
Is EMS shipping UPS?
In some places, the international EMS department also has UPS, TNT, DHL, and FedEx shipping methods, which they send from the local agency.
