Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
22 Jan 2005 16:23 PST
cshl-ga,
I didn't find the number of services out there, but I did find this
information about the nubers of EMT's and their breakout by sectors:
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EMTs and paramedics held about 179,000 jobs in 2002. Most career EMTs
and paramedics work in metropolitan areas. There are many more
volunteer EMTs and paramedics, especially in smaller cities, towns,
and rural areas. These individuals volunteer for fire departments,
emergency medical services (EMS), or hospitals, and may respond to
only a few calls for service per month or may answer the majority of
calls, especially in smaller communities. EMTs and paramedics work
closely with firefighters, who often are certified as EMTs as well and
act as first responders.
Full-time and part-time paid EMTs and paramedics were employed in a
number of industries. About 4 out of 10 worked as employees of private
ambulance services. About 3 out of 10 worked in local government for
fire departments, public ambulance services, and EMS. Another 2 out 10
were found in hospitals, working full time within the medical facility
or responded to calls in ambulances or helicopters to transport
critically ill or injured patients. The remainder worked in various
industries providing emergency services.
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What additional information would you need to make for a full answer
to your question? Let us know, please.
pafalafa-ga
