emergency medical technician

noun

: emt

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But neighbor Jody Taylor, a former emergency medical technician who witnessed the incident, raised questions about the dangers of engaging the teen in such a chase. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 More than 300 firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics arrived at the home. Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 Two emergency medical technicians who were on board as passengers volunteered to assist, working alongside flight attendants and crew members to deliver the baby mid-flight, news outlet KOIN 6 reported. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Two emergency medical technicians on board as passengers helped deliver the baby, along with flight attendants and crew members, KOIN reported. Adam England, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emergency medical technician

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emergency medical technician was in 1980

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“Emergency medical technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergency%20medical%20technician. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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emergency medical technician

noun
: emt

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