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EMT

American  

  1. emergency medical technician: a person who is trained to give emergency medical care at the scene of an accident or in an ambulance.

EMT British  

abbreviation

  1. emergency medical technician

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EMT and paramedic work in South Central Los Angeles, where if you don’t have a plan, you’re going to have a really bad day.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

But Dean Kessler, a former cross-country coach and EMT who also attended the action, suggested that he's more forgiving.

From Salon • May 7, 2025

As if on cue, the EMT team came into the courtroom and carted Joe Brill out.

From Slate • Sep. 4, 2024

Unified requires the home team to supply an EMT or athletic trainer before the game starts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

He turned to the closest EMT for a second opinion.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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