Posted by Sean H on August 12, 2001 at 13:34:53:
In Reply to: Re: Seattle fire medic comm posted by bobster1 on August 12, 2001 at 13:19:04:
: very good summary, i agree with that from my experience... what i'm not clear on is the difference between an aid unit and a medic unit?
Basically, Aid units are BLS units staffed by two EMTs. Medic units are ALS units staffed by two paramedics. See
http://www.cityofseattle.net/fire/photoGallery/apparatusShowcase/showcaseMenu.htm
under "Aid Units vs. Medic Units" for more info.