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paramedic

[par-uh-med-ik] / ˌpær əˈmɛd ɪk /
NOUN
emergency medical technician
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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

Nasser Ajram, a paramedic for a local NGO in Sidon, was gripped by anxiety despite his determination to continue his humanitarian mission.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

She said a paramedic walked past, so the pair tried to get his attention as the woman "appeared to be in distress and was making grunting noises" but "did not appear to be receiving attention".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"The fear is everywhere and the fear is constant," said paramedic Héctor Torres, 53, from the front seat of the ambulance in Culiacán.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

They wheeled her off for X-rays, and the female paramedic showed me where to wait.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry