Paramedics

People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics (EMTs with additional advanced training to perform more difficult pre-hospital medical procedures. Automobile accidents, heart attacks, drownings, childbirth, and gunshot wounds are examples of incidents that would require emergency medical care. EMTs and paramedics provide this vital attention as they care for and transport the sick or injured to a medical facility. Depending on the nature …

…of EMTs and Paramedics were $22,460 in 2000. The middle 50% earned between $17,930 and $29,270. The lowest 10% earned $14,660 and the highest 10% earned more than $37,760. Average yearly salaries in the business employing the largest number of EMTS and paramedics in 2000 were: Local government......................................$24,800 Hospitals ......................................................$23,590 Local and suburban transportation.........$20,950 Sources http://www.smackhead.com http://www.acinet.org/acinet http://www.naemt.org Occupational Outlook Handbook Bureau of Labor Services Copyright 2000 Interview: Paramedic at the West Chester Fire Department David Ashley