paramedic

noun

variants also paramedical
Definition of paramedicnext
as in EMT

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Recent Examples of paramedic His big break came when he was cast as LAFD paramedic John Gage in Emergency, which was executive produced by Jack Webb and played like a fire department take on Dragnet. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 July 2026 Firefighter paramedic Eric Paul was handed the baby wrapped in a sweatshirt with his umbilical cord and placenta still attached. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The release says a 29-year-old man became combative with first responders, and a paramedic shot him. — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026 Participants include this year’s grand marshal, BSO firefighter/paramedic Richard George, along with community and performing groups, fire trucks and police vehicles. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for paramedic
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  1. EMT
  2. nurse
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  • 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
  • Melanie Ayala, an off-duty Brooklyn EMT, rushed from her place in the crowd to help the man after realizing that there didn't appear to be any medical staff on hand.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of EMT
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  • The son of a nurse and school caretaker, the values instilled in him by his parents and older brother were crucial to building a strong work ethic.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Worthwhile brands take pride in third-party testing, as well as first milking collection, which ensures the colostrum was collected within 24 hours after the calf nurses.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of nurse

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