I always think highly of the people who are first responders and rescuers in an accident, emergency situation, natural disaster, or medical emergency. They are often the first to arrive at the scene of an accident. They play a vital role in our society.
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It's not easy to check out the bodies or injuries involved in the unfortunate accidents and find out how much damage was done or if the person involved is still alive. Sometimes the situation is not very favorable, and they have to think quickly to save the injured or cause less damage while rescuing because their actions can significantly increase the chances of survival and recovery for those involved.
I always praise firefighters and emergency rescuers who get to the scene of an accident first and perform first aid to save lives. They have a big heart to help those suffering, providing critical assistance or care until further medical help arrives. I know it's their job, but you need empathy to be in this line of duty.
In medical emergencies like cardiac arrest, they have to provide immediate care because every moment is critical for the patient. Sometimes they are called by miserable mothers to help their choking babies, and it needs quick action as every second counts in these situations.
The training and skills essential for first responders and rescuers are:
They are trained to handle every situation calmly and efficiently. They need to be trained for a wide range of emergency situations. Some of them are mentioned here:
BLS's basic life support includes CPR, AED usage, and various other life-saving supports.
EMR is an emergency medical response. In this skill, the person learns to respond to a wide variety of medical emergencies.
For firefighters, they have to go through extensive training to tackle fire, enter burning property, and rescue people and animals. They have to understand the behavior of fire. They have to navigate through smoke-filled places and effectively use their equipment.
There is additional education on how to handle hard situations and think rationally. They need to have decision-making skills and maintain teamwork and collaboration.
They are trained to keep up with the changing technologies and techniques needed in emergencies. There are various certification courses to keep up with.
These continuous learning and keeping up-to-date skills help first responders and rescuers to be competent in their jobs and respond in emergencies efficiently, effectively, and confidently.
It's important for first responders to be prepared all the time to serve their community. Their training and education prepare them to help their community, and they are always ready to serve without a second thought.
They are our heroes, as they act selflessly and bravely and help people in the face of danger. They often put the needs of others before their own safety without hesitation and save the lives and properties of others. They should be praised and awarded awards to acknowledge their bravery and heroism.
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