How to Use paramedic in a Sentence

paramedic

1 of 2 noun
  • She's training to be a paramedic.
  • No need to bring in the paramedics.
    — Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
  • And among the dead are at least 53 paramedics.
    — Greg Dixon, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
  • He was treated at the scene by paramedics.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Both times, paramedics were there to assist.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Halfway back, the coast guard met them and two paramedics jumped aboard.
    — Nick Perry, Twin Cities, 14 Dec. 2019
  • The paramedics brought her to my parents’ house on the night of a full moon.
    — Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The paramedics arrived and went, 'Uh, no.
    — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • He was treated by paramedics but did not survive.
    — Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Among the dead was at least one child and two paramedics, the health ministry said.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • The man was brought by boat to shore, but paramedics weren’t able to revive him.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
  • Once the ambulance came, the paramedics tried to calm me down.
    — Beth Spotswood, SFChronicle.com, 18 Mar. 2020
  • The girl was treated at the station and cleared by paramedics.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Deputies and paramedics arrived and found a woman with stab wounds.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The girl was treated at the scene by paramedics, the agency said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 July 2023
  • On the shore, paramedics gave him life support treatment.
    — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • Gridlock ensued and paramedics were forced to cross the bridge on foot.
    — Ephrat Livni, Quartz, 10 Jan. 2020
  • The actress grabbed a neighbor, who then called the paramedics.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • King said the insult against the paramedics came without proof.
    — Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The children told paramedics that none were wearing seat belts.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Police shot the man, who was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2019
  • Wilson had his arms wrapped around the girl, waiting for the paramedics.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • Perry was brought to shore by paramedics via jet ski and pronounced dead at the scene.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 June 2024
  • Perry was then brought to shore by paramedics via jet ski and pronounced dead at the scene.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 24 June 2024
  • Vazquez was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics and the dog that was struck later died.
    — Fox News, 17 Aug. 2019
  • Fire paramedics can be seen taking Rees’ nephew in a gurney.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Hinsdale paramedics were not called to the crash, Lillie said.
    — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, 3 July 2018
  • Martin was shot in the back of the head, according to paramedics.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025

paramedic

2 of 2 adjective
  • Wu wants to get his paramedic certification, then work as a paramedic in college.
    — Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Residents were asked to avoid the downtown area during the search, and there was a large police and paramedic presence at the scene.
    — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • And the baby boy, mother, father and MDA paramedic team live on to tell an all-timer.
    — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • When the show premiered, there were 12 paramedic units in all of North America.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026
  • He was accused of treating over 100 patients and lying about his criminal history to get a paramedic license.
    — Austen Erblat, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The boy, wearing a paramedic uniform, was killed along with a 23-year-old colleague while on a motorcycle delivering food to civilians.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The ambulance flipped over, ejecting paramedic Ashley Moore, who was tending a patient in the back of the vehicle, officials said.
    — Mark Price july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • Within 10 years, more than half of all Americans were within 10 minutes of a paramedic rescue or ambulance unit.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026
  • Riggott said the blood is stored in one of the intercept paramedic vehicles that can meet EMS or neighboring ambulance crews.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Valparaiso Fire Department firefighter and paramedic Robert Cree pulled no punches.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and paramedic Adam Finseth.
    — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Emergency crews, including an advanced life support ambulance and two paramedic firefighters, responded to the scene and began treatment.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Firefighter and paramedic Stephen Reeves died after suffering a medical emergency over the weekend.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Martin's family believes that the long paramedic response time, as well as restraint asphyxia caused by Oakland police officers, caused Martin's death.
    — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Though details about his role haven’t been revealed, Jocelyn Hudon, who plays paramedic Lyla Novak, previously teased to E!
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
  • According to paramedic groups, three consecutive Israeli strikes targeted the Lebanese rescue workers, killing four and injuring six others.
    — Will Clark, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The 78-year-old grandmother has taken an ambulance ride before — just never one that apparently ended with a bill for paramedic services 1,350 miles away.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Revenue such as sales taxes, hotel fees, utility franchise fees, paramedic fees, building permits, parking meters, grants and state aid weigh heavily in the budget conversation, but the city has far less control over their ups and downs.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 June 2026
  • On the southern portion, near an Ada County paramedic station, the Assessor’s Office said overhead photography showed no agricultural use.
    — Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
  • His attempt to get another paramedic certification in 2022, using a false birthday and lying about his criminal history, is what triggered the investigation that led to his indictment.
    — Austen Erblat, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • In his son's memory, Frank Urrutia is establishing two scholarships in Ezekiel's name at Miami Dade College's firefighter and paramedic schools.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • As gunfire sprayed around them, Rajab’s cousin, 15-year-old Layan Hamada, called the Palestinian Red Crescent paramedic center, telling them that a tank was approaching and her family had been killed.
    — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • By fall, Sierra College plans to expand enrollment capacity in its emergency medical technician, advanced EMT and paramedic programs.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
  • First responders treated Lindsay Clancy for a potential opioid overdose while she was being transported to the hospital, Pembroke firefighter and paramedic Robert Costanzo said.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The list included salaries and benefits for 15-18 starting teachers for a year, mobile health clinics, 10-12 entry level firefighter or paramedic salaries for a year and property tax relief for hundreds of homeowners.
    — Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Many patrol members hold EMT or paramedic certifications or certifications in specialized evacuation techniques.
    — Austen Erblat, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Previously, these firefighters could perform paramedic duties only when working at the UCFD location at UConn Health in Farmington.
    — Mike Enright, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Aura’s new slate — which included Trap House, the paramedic buddy comedy Code 3 with Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the comedy K-Pops!
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The department also expects to save $164,500 in one-time recruitment and training costs this fiscal year because the new EMT and paramedic recruits will undergo a shorter, less expensive training program.
    — Haley Parsley august 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Orange County Fire Authority’s paramedic Truck 59 responded to Frith, who was transported to Mission Hospital.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026

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