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paramedic

[par-uh-med-ik] / ˌpær əˈmɛd ɪk /
NOUN
emergency medical technician
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He said the situation was extremely frustrating but he was hopeful that there may be a paramedic job available for him in Canada.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"I had full intention of working in Wales and serving the Welsh communities. None of us will have the opportunity to serve anywhere in Wales as a paramedic," they said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Mr. Hazzard, a journalist, television writer and former paramedic, has written two other books about the proud subculture—the stoic commitment, the mordant humor—of front-line medics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Hypothermia and frostbite on limbs are common, said Nastya, a paramedic with the Da Vinci Wolves brigade.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

"We've got a runner down! Is there a doctor or a paramedic anywhere around here? This man needs help!"

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi