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These articles provide additional information on interesting topics relative to EMT-Basic care.

Weapons of Mass Destruction -- The intent of terrorism is to create chaos. To be prepared for a terrorist event, community leaders, including fire, police, and EMS officials, need to take appropriate actions to reduce the risk created by terrorism. When the proper steps have been taken, the risk to public safety personnel and others is greatly reduced.

Rural EMS -- In the United States the majority of EMTs are volunteers, and most volunteer EMTs live and work in predominately rural areas. Working as an EMT in a rural area provides its own unique challenges and considerations.

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