As a first responder, they tell you that the first few seconds arriving at a scene are incredibly important. Providing accurate assessment of injury, providing first aid to victims, and stabilizing those in critical condition in a short time-frame are some of the most important things you can learn as an EMT. Those employed in the profession have talked about a moment when they arrive on the scene and survey the chaos that time seems to slow down for them as they analyze everything around them, and try to make the best decision of what to do next.

            My friends and I were driving down the Drag back towards the college dorms, in my cherry red '04 Honda Accord on a brisk October night. If you asked me, the Dr...

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