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    Careers Home First Responder (Police/Fire/EMS/Security)

    Career Overview

    Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are very likely in the future. With a
    11% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    261,300

    2030 Employment

    289,900

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • Postsecondary certificate
    • No work experience
    • 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

    What does a typical day look like?

    NA

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.