Paramedic: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many ambulances have flashing lights and loud sirens so other drivers can see them and make room to pass.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, people who helped hurt folks often carried them on simple stretchers made of cloth and poles, because they had no motor to help.
Tools of the trade
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Oxygen mask
A soft mask that gently helps a person breathe more easily when they feel out of breath.
A day in the job
- Shift startThe paramedic checks the ambulance, makes sure the equipment is ready, and gets set to help anyone who calls.
Words to know
- Bandage
- A soft cloth strip wrapped around a hurt part of the body to keep it safe and still.
Quiz time
Paramedics only work inside the ambulance and never help people at home or outdoors.
A paramedic may use a special tool to listen to someone's heartbeat.