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"securityfamily" <securityfamily@bellsouth.net> wrote in message 
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> There are many reasons why Fire Depts respond with ambulances. The main 
> reason has already been stated.  Another reason is for lifting assistance. 
> If someone is obese it is harder to load them. If fire is there they can 
> help us load. Also on the man power thing, Since all EMS units are 2 
> personel to a truck unless you have a EMT student riding along. Also all 
> ambulances in the State of TN. must have a minimum of 1 EMT & 1 Paramedic 
> to maintain their A class rating. The only ambulances that run with less, 
> meaning no paramedic or have 1 driver & 1 emt are the trucks you see that 
> do nothing but nursing home runs and doctor appointments. I am a paramedic 
> and so many times we have had a long response time, we pullup and are 
> extremely to see fire dept personel already on the scene. It makes our job 
> easier and gives us extra help. Many times , especially with heart attack 
> victims it is nice to have an extra help with CPR.
>
Curious, what is the difference between an EMT and a paramedic? I thought 
they were the same thing..

Bo