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Download or read book Careers as a First Responder written by Gina Hagler and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First responders are typically the first on the scene to aid victims of serious and life-threatening incidents. Whether they are emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, or search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel, first responders must act quickly and skillfully in a variety of situations, helping people in danger or medical distress. This title gives an overview of this rewarding career, including various jobs within the field and the career training and credentials needed to perform them. Quotes from first responders and dramatic color photographs of many real-life events make this book an exciting resource for anyone interested in this essential career.