EMTs are employed by many organizations, public and private, emergency and nonemergency. These include ambulance companies, fire departments, recreational facilities, law enforcement, hospitals, educational institutions, care centers, search and rescue squads, transfer services, and others. While Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) act as first responders, they must also take precautions to ensure that their safety isn’t at risk. Rules and regulations can usually be gleaned through EMT basic training, but others are learned through experience in the field. SCENE SAFETY FOR EMTS/PROCEDURES  Scene safety is paramount in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) profession. When EMS providers arrive at the address of an emergency, they […]