What is the difference between a First Responder and a Firefighter?
Actually, there is usually very little. Since the 1970’s, fire departments all across America have also included Emergency Medical Services. All firefighters are trained in basic life supports skills such as CPR and First Aid. Many other firefighters are EMT’s, Paramedic and even Registered Nurses. First Responders are usually sent to medical emergency calls to assist the patient until an ambulance arrives.
