emergency medical services

Looks at the work done by emergency medical technicians and the tools they use to do their jobs.

Describes how emergency medical technicians responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and other emergencies.

Discusses careers in the emergency field such as, firefighter, rescue specialist, and dispatcher.

Discusses the origins of paramedics in the United States and the life-saving emergency work that they do.

Provides an introduction to the safety and security industry; describes various careers, each with information on salary range, educational requirements, and employment outlook; offers advice to students on how to prepare for a safety or security job; and includes resources.

Describes emergency medicine, those who provide it, a variety of emergency situations, and possible prevention tips.

Presents a career guide that explores opportunities in public safety, with profiles of occupations in the field, and advice on how to prepare for one of these jobs.

"A Thomas Dunne book." Recounts stories from the Emergency Department of a New York City hospital.

Describes the parts of an ambulance, how it operates, and the work it does.

Describes the work of emergency medical personnel, including various duties, education and training needed, and equipment used.